Vehicle has 130k miles. Engine light for Intake Camshaft Retarded code occurred while driving. Clicking of valves hitting pistons can be heard. Car now requires engine replacement, with quotes for repair between $4-6,000 dollars for install, and rebuilt engines costing $2,000. The Nissan dealership quoted $10-$12,000 for them to repair. I purchased the car just over a year ago at 118K miles.
The worst 2020 Nissan NV200 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Fuel system1
- Transmission1
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Recalls 1
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump: control/drive module
- What is wrong
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2013-2021 NV200 Van, 2014-2017, 2019 NV200 Taxi, and 2015-2018 Chevrolet City Express vehicles. The Fuel Tank Temperature (FTT) sensor harness may have been incorrectly routed, damaging wires and causing a short circuit in the fuel pump fuse.
- Risk
- A blown fuel pump fuse can cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and reroute the FTT sensor harness or replace the fuel pump assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 2, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800‑647‑7261. Nissan's number for this recall is PMA56. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on October 10, 2025.
Recall number 25V676000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2020 Nissan NV200 66
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Wiring harness repair information
- Certification label and VIN plate replacement service information
- DTC B00A0-00 stored
- CVT/TCM calibration data “write” procedure
- CAN communication codes – diagnostic tips and guidelines
- CAN communication – network diagnostic flow chart
- Vehicle key not detected / authenticated, engine will not start
- Windshield cracking
- Removing foreign material from the window glass
- Window glass warranty information
What 2020 Nissan NV200 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
My vehicle received a Nissan recall repair for a fuel pump/fuel tank temperature (FTT) sensor harness defect that can short-circuit and blow the fuel pump fuse, causing a stall. About three weeks and 350 miles after that repair, the engine stalled unexpectedly while driving on a public road, creating a crash risk. An independent shop diagnosed it: fuel pump fuse blown, FTT sensor fault code present, no fuel pump activity on key-on-engine-off test. Replacing the fuse got it running, but the fault code stayed pending, meaning the underlying issue wasn't fully resolved. This is the exact failure mode the recall was meant to prevent, occurring right after the recall repair — suggesting the repair was done incorrectly or not fully completed. No warning lights appeared beforehand. The dealership was shown this diagnosis but has not inspected or repaired the vehicle since, only asking that it be driven in. The blown fuse and vehicle are available for inspection, and I have written documentation from both the independent shop and the dealership's recall repair order.
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Questions about the 2020 Nissan NV200
Is the 2020 Nissan NV200 reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2020 Nissan NV200, fewer than a typical NV200 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2020 Nissan NV200?
Fuel and propulsion system, with 1 complaint. Next is transmission (1).
How many recalls does the 2020 Nissan NV200 have?
1 recall, covering fuel system, gasoline.
Was there a recall on the 2020 Nissan NV200 fuel system?
Yes, 1 recall: 25V676000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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