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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2021 Nissan Armada recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2021 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
2
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
13
Latest campaign
Jul 15, 2026

Recall summary by component2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Equipment1Jul 15, 2026
Fuel system, gasoline1May 20, 2021

Safety recalls2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Jul 15, 2026Latest campaign
Jul 15, 202626V455000

Equipment: other labels

An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 26V455000
What's wrong
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2026 Nissan Armada, 2011-2013 Infiniti QX56, and 2014-2027 QX80 vehicles equipped with 22" wheels. The Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) listed on the certification label is incorrect, which can allow the vehicle to be overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Risk
An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install new labels, free of charge. Additionally, Nissan will mail replacement labels to owners. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed September 2, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated Fall 2026. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's numbers for this recall are R26B1 and P6A13/4. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 16, 2026.
Campaign
NHTSA 26V455000 · Jul 15, 2026
May 20, 202121V373000

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery fuel pump

Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 21V373000
What's wrong
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Nissan Armada and 2020-2021 INFINITI QX80 vehicles equipped with V8 engines. The impeller can swell and bind within the fuel pump module, causing it to fail.
Risk
Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 4, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R21A2. Owners may contact INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200. INFINITI's number for this recall is R21A3.
Campaign
NHTSA 21V373000 · May 20, 2021
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).

Owner complaints by component13

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
13Complaints filed
1Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
1Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Fuel/propulsion system431000
Electrical system323000
Forward collision avoidance323101
Engine323000
Power train215000
Unknown or other215000
Back over prevention18000
Air bags18101
Service brakes18101

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

  • Fuel/propulsion system

    “Stalling out in traffic, and have to keep restarting. Very dangerous”

    Filed 07/27/2026 · ODI 11752971
  • Electrical system

    “The contact owns a 2021 Nissan Armada. The contact stated that while driving, the engine overheated and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was jump-started.”

    Filed 04/28/2026 · ODI 11734259
  • Forward collision avoidance

    “My emergency breaking will come on and almost stop my vehicle driving down the road with no one near me. It’s very scary and it happens frequently. I will put my most recent incident below”

    Filed 03/30/2026 · ODI 11728005

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2021 Nissan Armada recall questions

How many recalls does the 2021 Nissan Armada have?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2021 Nissan Armada. The most recent, 26V455000 (reported July 15, 2026), concerns equipment. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2021 Nissan Armada?

Fuel/propulsion system is the most-reported component, named in 4 complaints out of 13 filed with NHTSA (31%). 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 2021 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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