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2015 Nissan Armada recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2015 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 3
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 21
Latest campaign: Mar 30, 2020

Recall summary by component3

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Air bags	1	Mar 30, 2020	20V188000
Seat belts	1	Aug 10, 2015	15V501000
Power train	1	Dec 19, 2014	14V803000

Safety recalls3

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Mar 30, 2020Latest campaign


Mar 30, 202020V188000	Air bags: frontal driver side An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. DetailsHide details for campaign 20V188000 What's wrong Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2012-2017 NV Cargo and NV Passenger Van, 2013-2015 Titan and Armada and 2011-2012 Infiniti QX56 vehicles. Due to a manufacturing issue, the air bag inflator may not function properly or may rupture during deployment. Risk An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. Remedy Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driver air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began May 7, 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or Infiniti customer service at 1-800-662-6200. Campaign NHTSA 20V188000 · Mar 30, 2020
Aug 10, 201515V501000	Seat belts: front buckle assembly A seat belt that does not properly latch would not restrain a user, increasing their risk of injury in the event of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 15V501000 What's wrong Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2015 Nissan Armada vehicles manufactured April 30, 2015, to June 5, 2015. The affected vehicles may have been built with driver or front passenger seat belt assemblies that may not properly latch or that may not unlatch when the release button is pressed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and number 209, " Seat Belt Assemblies." Risk A seat belt that does not properly latch would not restrain a user, increasing their risk of injury in the event of a crash. A seat belt that does not properly unlatch when the release button is pressed may prevent the occupant from quickly exiting the vehicle in a emergency, such as after a crash, increasing their risk of injury. Remedy Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the both front seat belt buckle assemblies, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on September 14, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261. Campaign NHTSA 15V501000 · Aug 10, 2015
Dec 19, 201414V803000	Power train: automatic transmission This condition may allow the vehicle to move with the shifter in the "Park" position, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 14V803000 What's wrong Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2015 Nissan Armada vehicles manufactured September 15, 2014, to October 14, 2014. Due to interference between the parking rod and the transmission housing, the parking pawl may not fully engage. Risk This condition may allow the vehicle to move with the shifter in the "Park" position, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. Remedy Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the casting date stamp on the transmission housing and replace the affected transmissions, free of charge. The recall began January 19, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1- 800-647-7261. Campaign NHTSA 14V803000 · Dec 19, 2014

Mar 30, 202020V188000

Air bags: frontal driver side

An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

DetailsHide details for campaign 20V188000

What's wrong: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2012-2017 NV Cargo and NV Passenger Van, 2013-2015 Titan and Armada and 2011-2012 Infiniti QX56 vehicles. Due to a manufacturing issue, the air bag inflator may not function properly or may rupture during deployment.
Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driver air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began May 7, 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or Infiniti customer service at 1-800-662-6200.
Campaign: NHTSA 20V188000 · Mar 30, 2020

Aug 10, 201515V501000

Seat belts: front buckle assembly

A seat belt that does not properly latch would not restrain a user, increasing their risk of injury in the event of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 15V501000

What's wrong: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2015 Nissan Armada vehicles manufactured April 30, 2015, to June 5, 2015. The affected vehicles may have been built with driver or front passenger seat belt assemblies that may not properly latch or that may not unlatch when the release button is pressed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and number 209, " Seat Belt Assemblies."
Risk: A seat belt that does not properly latch would not restrain a user, increasing their risk of injury in the event of a crash. A seat belt that does not properly unlatch when the release button is pressed may prevent the occupant from quickly exiting the vehicle in a emergency, such as after a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the both front seat belt buckle assemblies, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on September 14, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Campaign: NHTSA 15V501000 · Aug 10, 2015

Dec 19, 201414V803000

Power train: automatic transmission

This condition may allow the vehicle to move with the shifter in the "Park" position, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 14V803000

What's wrong: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2015 Nissan Armada vehicles manufactured September 15, 2014, to October 14, 2014. Due to interference between the parking rod and the transmission housing, the parking pawl may not fully engage.
Risk: This condition may allow the vehicle to move with the shifter in the "Park" position, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the casting date stamp on the transmission housing and replace the affected transmissions, free of charge. The recall began January 19, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1- 800-647-7261.
Campaign: NHTSA 14V803000 · Dec 19, 2014

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Nissan recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component21

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

21Complaints filed

1Involving a crash

0Involving a fire

1Injuries reported · 2 deaths

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Injuries
Air bags	8	38	1	1
Seat belts	4	19	0	0
Exterior lighting	2	10	0	0
Electrical system	2	10	0	0
Steering	2	10	0	0
Suspension	2	10	0	0
Unknown or other	2	10	0	0
Seats	1	5	0	0
Wheels	1	5	0	0
Structure	1	5	0	0
Electronic stability control (ESC)	1	5	0	0
Visibility/wiper	1	5	0	0

An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Air bags
“Air Bag indicator Light on, failed clockspring. Checked and verified by two certified dealers: C&E Tire and Auto on 10/17/25 estimated repair: $2,024.28 Nissan of Clearwater, FL on 10/28/25 estimated repair: $1,842.31…”
Filed 12/04/2025 · ODI 11702939
Air bags
“The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Armada. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and occupied, the air bag warning light illuminated. An independent mechanic was contacted.”
Filed 10/27/2025 · ODI 11695789
Exterior lighting
“nothing specific happened to cause one rear reverse light to not work anymore. changed light bulb and checked spark plugs nothing has fixed the issue. there is also an airbag recall i need taken care of.”
Filed 07/12/2025 · ODI 11673097

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2015 Nissan Armada recall questions

How many recalls does the 2015 Nissan Armada have?

NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2015 Nissan Armada. The most recent, 20V188000 (reported March 30, 2020), concerns air bags. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2015 Nissan Armada?

Air bags is the most-reported component, named in 8 complaints out of 21 filed with NHTSA (38%). Across all complaints, owners reported 1 crash and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2015 Nissan Armada?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Nissan recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Nissan dealer.

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