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2020 Nissan NV

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2020 NV.

Transmission Automatic (variable gear ratios)

The 2020 Nissan NV pairs an automatic transmission with variable gear ratios to deliver an EPA-rated fuel economy of 24/26/25 mpg. Looking at its reliability history, this model year stands out as a particularly stable chapter, recording only a single owner complaint categorized under "Unknown Or Other" and "Back Over Prevention." With zero recalls issued, this minimal issue profile means researchers can view the 2020 NV as a notably trouble-free entry in the vehicle's lineage.

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Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Lug nut torque131 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy24/26/25 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 27F W/TOW PKG. · 710 W/TOW PKG. CCA battery, OE oil filter 152089E01A. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 27F W/TOW PKG. · 710 W/TOW PKG. CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnLAMPOEM · verified
Tire sizeLT245/70R17OEM · verified
Wheel / rim7.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter152089E01A
Engine air filter16546EZ31B alt 165467S000
Spark plug22401ZE01B alt 224011LA1C
Battery24410ZZ50B
Serpentine belt11720EZ30B
Thermostat110625ZM0A alt 13050ZA000

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (variable gear ratios)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length240.6 in
Overall width79.9 in
Overall height83.9 in
Wheelbase146.1 in
Curb weight5807 lb
Track (front / rear)68.9 / 68.9 in

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined24 / 26 / 25 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the NV of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

7.5–8.4 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 7.50 sec — 2017 3500 HD SL V8 Cargo Van (HR)
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
20173500 HD SL V8 Cargo Van (HR) 5.6L V87.50 sec15.90 sec317 hpRWD
20122500 HD SV V8 Cargo Van (HR) 5.6L V88.40 sec16.60 sec317 hpRWD
20122500 HD SV V8 Cargo Van (LR) 5.6L V88.40 sec16.40 sec317 hpRWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

Torque lug nuts to 131 ft-lbs.

Engine torques

Engine Flywheel Bolts65.0 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts65.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs96.0 inch lbs. ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs97.0 inch lbs. ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts131 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Standard BCI Group Number27F W/TOW PKG.
Standard BCI Cranking Performance710 W/TOW PKG. cca
Optional BCI Group Number24F W/OUT TOW PKG.
Optional BCI Cranking Performance650 W/OUT TOW PKG. cca
Standard BCI Group Number27F W/TOW PKG.
Standard BCI Cranking Performance710 W/TOW PKG. cca
Optional BCI Group Number24F W/OUT TOW PKG.
Optional BCI Cranking Performance650 W/OUT TOW PKG. cca

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Bolts 9-1217 in
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
117.0 inch lbs., Step 2: 52.0 inch lbs., Step 3: 96.0 inch lbs.17 in
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
114.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°14 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
122.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: Loosen all connecting rod bolts., Step 3: 15.0 ft. lbs., Step 4: 90°22 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Bolts 17-2416 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Bolts 1-1029 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs at 105,000 mi; coolant at 105,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 105,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,500 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 15,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Differential (inspect fluid level)
Every 30,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect)
At 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
At 105,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 180,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

Owner complaints about the 2020 Nissan NV dominate in one area — the unknown or other,back over prevention, 1 of 1 reports (100%), well ahead of the next concern. NHTSA has issued no recalls for this vehicle, so these are owner-reported concerns only. 0 of the reports describe a crash and 0 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the unknown or other,back over prevention pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
46
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
1
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 1 complaints on record, top 1 components.

Unknown Or Other,Back Over Prevention1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 46 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
NTB09-131C2026-04-13StructureCERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision…
NTB09-131C2026-04-13StructureCERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision…
NTB13-107G2024-05-20Electrical SystemVEHICLE KEY NOT DETECTED / AUTHENTICATED, ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been…
NTB13-027D2024-05-20Electrical SystemCAN COMMUNICATION – NETWORK DIAGNOSTIC FLOW CHART This bulletin has been amended. See…
NTB10-066C2024-05-20Electrical SystemCAN COMMUNICATION CODES – DIAGNOSTIC TIPS AND GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

Does the 2020 NV have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the NV get?

EPA figures are 24 city / 26 highway / 25 combined mpg.