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2020 Nissan Titan

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

Transmission Automatic (S9)

The 2020 Nissan Titan Overview presents the truck’s body, platform and powertrain specifications, noting an automatic‑shift transmission and EPA fuel‑economy ratings of 16 city, 22 highway and 18 combined mpg. Its power‑train, the most frequently cited area in owner complaints, is associated with five recalls and a total of 21 complaints reported across the model’s lifespan. In the broader complaint history from 2004 to 2020, the 2020 figure of 21 complaints represents a dramatic drop from the 1,046 complaints recorded in 2004 and draws near the historic low of 10 complaints seen in 2014, indicating a marked improvement in reliability for this year. Consequently, the 2020 Titan serves as a contemporary benchmark within the model’s reliability trajectory.

Model year202420232022202120202019201820172016

Quick specs

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

EPA fuel economy16/22/18 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI NS · 720 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 NS · 720 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnTURNOEM · verified
Tire sizeP275/70R18 116SOEM · verified
Wheel / rim8 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter152089E01A
Engine air filter16546EZ31A
Spark plug224011LA1C
Front wiper blades288909CA0A alt 28890EZ00A
Serpentine belt11720EZ30B
Thermostat11062EZ30A alt 21250EZ31A
Cabin air filter27277VX01A

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S9)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length226.4 in
Overall width80.7 in
Overall height77.2 in
Wheelbase139.8 in
Curb weight5816 lb
Track (front / rear)70.5 / 70.5 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)58/42

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined16 / 22 / 18 mpg
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelPremium Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

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

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

6.3–7.7 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.30 sec — 2020 SV King Cab (6'6.7" Bed)
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2020SV King Cab (6'6.7" Bed) 5.6L V86.30 sec14.90 sec400 hpRWD
2020PRO-4X Crew Cab (5'7" Bed) 5.6L V87.30 sec15.60 sec400 hp4x4
2020XD SL Crew Cab (6'6.7" Bed) 5.6L V87.40 sec15.70 sec400 hp4x4
2020XD Platinum Reserve Crew Cab (6'6.7" Bed) 5.6L V87.60 sec15.90 sec400 hp4x4
2020SL Crew Cab (5'7" Bed) 5.6L V87.70 sec16.00 sec400 hp4x4
2017SV Single Cab (8.2 ft Bed) 5.6L V85.90 sec14.60 sec390 hp4x4
2017SL Crew Cab (5.6 ft. Bed) 5.6L V86.00 sec14.90 sec390 hpRWD
2017PRO-4X Crew Cab (5.6 ft. Bed) 5.6L V86.40 sec15.20 sec390 hp4x4

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

The firing order is 1-8-7-3-6-5-4-2.

Engine torques

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

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-8-7-3-6-5-4-2
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)600 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)±50 rpm
Spark Plug ManufacturerNissan
Spark Plug Gap.043 in
Spark Plug Torque14 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity5.10 oz
Standard BCI Cranking Performance720 cca

Service checks

RPM65.0

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

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
122.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: Loosen all connecting rod bolts., Step 3: 15.0 ft. lbs., Step 4: 90°22 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1151.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°-96°151 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) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace)
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.

The 2020 model year represents the maturation point of the second-generation Titan, with federal complaints declining to just 21 units—half the volume seen in 2019 and a dramatic drop from the 172 complaints recorded during the problematic 2017 launch year. While complaint volume has steadily decreased since 2017, recall activity remains elevated at five campaigns, exceeding the four recalls issued for both 2018 and 2019 despite the lower complaint count. Technical Service Bulletins remain numerous at 161, indicating continued manufacturer attention to service issues, though the data shows no open federal investigations for this model year. With only three powertrain and three electrical complaints respectively, and minimal crash or fire reports, the 2020 Titan demonstrates the generation's reliability improvement trajectory. This is a strong year to buy, offering the lowest complaint incidence in the modern generation while carrying the refinement of late-production cycle updates.

5
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
161
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
21
Owner complaints
1 involved a crash · 1 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 21 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train3
Electrical System3
Engine1
Suspension1
Forward Collision Avoidance1
Unknown Or Other1
Power Train,Electrical System1
Air Bags,Vehicle Speed Control,Forward Collision Avoidance1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 5 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

21V169000TiresReported 11/03/2021

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Altima and 2018-2021 Titan vehicles equipped with Continental tires. On the affected vehicles, it is possible that one or more tires were cured for too… Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires, and replace them as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 11, 2021. Owners may…

20V759000Electrical System:Wiring:Front UnderhoodReported 08/12/2020

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020 Titan and Titan XD pickup trucks. The engine wiring harness could contain an exposed wire that can cause an electrical short or arcing if it contacts another… Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine harness, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 27, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 161 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…
NTB19-042F2025-02-20Electrical SystemAUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING WARNING LIGHT BLINKING APPLIED SYSTEMS: Vehicles equipped…
NTB19-033G2025-02-20Forward Collision AvoidanceINTELLIGENT CRUISE CONTROL INOPERATIVE AND AEB/FEB WARNING LIGHT ON OR RADAR OBSTRUCTION…
NTB23-023B2025-02-19Power TrainFLUID LEAK FROM THE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL CASE ACTUATOR MOTOR PLASTIC THREADS SERVICE…

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 Titan have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Titan get?

EPA figures are 16 city / 22 highway / 18 combined mpg.