Parts for your 2020 Nissan Serena-Power steering pump

2020 Nissan Serena: Is there a power steering pump on this model?

Short answer: a traditional power-steering pump isn’t fitted to the 2020 Nissan Serena (C27). This model uses a column-type Electric Power Steering (EPS) system, which provides steering assist via an electric motor and control unit rather than a hydraulic pump and fluid. This is documented in the Nissan Serena C27 Electronic Service Manual (ST – Steering System: Electric Power Steering System, System Description), supported by Nissan’s model information noting EPS fitment on the C27 generation, and reflected in C27 parts catalogues that list no hydraulic pump, reservoir, pressure hoses or steering fluid for the steering system.

Why there’s no pump on a 2020 Serena comes down to efficiency, packaging and technology integration. EPS only draws power when assist is needed, saving fuel and reducing load on the engine (or on the DC-DC system in e-POWER variants). With no fluid, hoses or pump, there’s less routine maintenance, no fluid leaks to chase, and fewer wear items. EPS also pairs neatly with driver-assistance features used on the C27 platform, such as lane-keeping interventions and ProPILOT-style steering support, because the control unit can command the electric motor directly—something a hydraulic pump can’t do without extra hardware.

What owners should do instead of “power-steering-pump” servicing: check the basics that keep EPS healthy. Good battery voltage and charging performance are critical, as the EPS motor and control unit rely on clean power. Keep tyres correctly inflated and aligned to reduce steering load. If the EPS warning lamp appears or the steering feels heavy or inconsistent, avoid looking for fluid leaks—there aren’t any—and instead have the system scanned for EPS fault codes, inspect fuses and connectors, and verify the condition of the steering column, intermediate shaft and rack boots. A workshop with Nissan diagnostic capability (CONSULT) can perform torque sensor checks and steering angle calibrations. In short, the 2020 Serena doesn’t need pump or fluid servicing because it simply doesn’t use them.

Technical sources referenced: Nissan Serena C27 Electronic Service Manual (ST – Steering System, Electric Power Steering System), Nissan model technical literature for C27 noting EPS, Nissan C27 parts catalog listings showing no hydraulic steering pump/reservoir/hoses.

• No hydraulic pump, no fluid: nothing to top up or replace.
• EPS depends on solid 12V power—battery and charging system matter.
• For steering concerns: scan EPS, check electricals and alignment, not fluid.

Popular questions

Does the 2020 Nissan Serena have a power steering pump or fluid?
No. The C27 Serena uses Electric Power Steering, so there’s no hydraulic pump, reservoir, or power-steering fluid to check or change. Steering assist comes from an electric motor on the column managed by an EPS control unit.

Why did Nissan use EPS instead of a hydraulic pump on the 2020 Serena?
EPS improves efficiency, trims weight and noise, reduces maintenance, and integrates smoothly with driver-assist features. It only draws power when needed and allows the control unit to apply precise steering assist for systems like lane support.

The steering feels heavy or the EPS light is on—what should be checked?
Start with battery health and the charging system, then fuses and connectors for the EPS. Have a diagnostic scan performed for EPS fault codes and verify wheel alignment and tyre pressures. There’s no fluid or pump to inspect on this model.