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2021 Nissan Titan 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: 5
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 58
Latest campaign: Aug 5, 2024

Recall summary by component5

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Power train	2	Sep 7, 2022	22V671000 22V457000
Air bags	1	Aug 5, 2024	24V580000
Exterior lighting	1	Jun 23, 2021	21V471000
Tires	1	Mar 11, 2021	21V169000

Safety recalls5

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Aug 5, 2024Latest campaign


Aug 5, 202424V580000	Air bags: air bag/restraint control module An unsecured ACU can prevent or delay air bags from deploying as intended, increasing the risk of injury in a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 24V580000 What's wrong Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021 and 2024 Titan vehicles. The Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) may be missing a spacer, which can allow the fastener to loosen and result in an unsecured ACU. Risk An unsecured ACU can prevent or delay air bags from deploying as intended, increasing the risk of injury in a crash. Remedy Dealers will replace the ACU, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 19, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PD120. Filed under Titan Campaign NHTSA 24V580000 · Aug 5, 2024
Sep 7, 202222V671000	Power train: automatic transmission A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 22V671000 What's wrong Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Titan, 2020-2022 Frontier, and 2023 Z vehicles. The transmission parking pawl may not engage when the vehicle is shifted into park, which can result in a vehicle rollaway. Risk A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash. Remedy Owners are advised to apply the parking brake every time they park their vehicle. Dealers will perform the applicable repairs below, free of charge: Model Year 2020-2022 Frontier vehicles: reprogram Transmission Control Module (TCM) Model Year 2020-2022 Titan vehicles: reprogram TCM and Engine Control Module (ECM) Model Year 2023 Titan vehicles: reprogram TCM Model Year 2023 Z vehicles: reprogram TCM. Owner notification letters were mailed October 28, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Filed under Titan Campaign NHTSA 22V671000 · Sep 7, 2022
Jun 24, 202222V457000	Power train: automatic transmission A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 22V457000 What's wrong Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Frontier and Titan vehicles. The transmission parking pawl may not engage when the vehicle is shifted into park, which can result in a vehicle rollaway. Risk A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash. Remedy Owners are advised to apply the parking brake every time they park their vehicle. Dealers will replace the transmission parking pawl pin, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 2022. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R22A2 R22A3. Filed under Titan Campaign NHTSA 22V457000 · Jun 24, 2022
Jun 23, 202121V471000	Exterior lighting: turn signal bulbs Inoperable front turn signals cannot alert on-coming drivers and/or pedestrians that the vehicle will be turning, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 21V471000 What's wrong Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Titan, Titan XD, and Versa vehicles. The front right and/or left turn signal bulb can crack and fail to illuminate. Risk Inoperable front turn signals cannot alert on-coming drivers and/or pedestrians that the vehicle will be turning, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will inspect and replace the bulbs as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 20, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's numbers for this recall are PM986 and PC811. Filed under Titan, Titan Xd Campaign NHTSA 21V471000 · Jun 23, 2021
Mar 11, 202121V169000	Tires Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall, resulting in sudden air loss or belt edge separation which could lead to tread/belt loss. DetailsHide details for campaign 21V169000 What's wrong 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 long during tire production. Risk Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall, resulting in sudden air loss or belt edge separation which could lead to tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. 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 contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC798. Filed under Titan Campaign NHTSA 21V169000 · Mar 11, 2021

Merged from NHTSA model names: Titan, Titan Xd. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.

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 component58

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

58Complaints filed

3Involving a crash

3Involving a fire

1Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Power train	26	45	0	0	0
Electrical system	11	19	1	3	0
Unknown or other	8	14	0	0	0
Forward collision avoidance	5	9	1	0	0
Engine	4	7	0	0	0
Service brakes	4	7	1	1	0
Fuel/propulsion system	3	5	0	0	0
Suspension	3	5	1	0	0
Vehicle speed control	2	3	0	0	0
Back over prevention	2	3	0	0	0
Steering	2	3	0	0	0
Structure	1	2	1	0	0
Air bags	1	2	1	0	1
Lane departure	1	2	0	0	0
Tires	1	2	0	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, merged from NHTSA model names Titan Crew Cab, Titan King Cab.

Latest reports

Electrical system
“The contact owns a 2021 Nissan Titan. The contact stated while in a grocery store parking lot, the vehicle failed to start.”
Filed 10/14/2026 · ODI 11771066
Power train
“My 2021 Nissan Titan has rolled away on several occasions, when the shift lever is in the parked position. I needed to use the foot parking brake and wheel chucks to stop and secure the vehicle.”
Filed 10/05/2026 · ODI 11769068
Vehicle speed control
“Vehicle has on a handful of occasions stalled or has no throttle response, when taking off from a stop light. The last 2 times this happened the truck engine was till running, but had no throttle response.”
Filed 10/01/2026 · ODI 11768277

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2021 Nissan Titan recall questions

How many recalls does the 2021 Nissan Titan have?

NHTSA lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2021 Nissan Titan. The most recent, 24V580000 (reported August 5, 2024), concerns air bags. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2021 Nissan Titan recalls for?

The largest group is power train, with 2 campaigns. Others: air bags (1), exterior lighting (1), tires (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

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

Power train is the most-reported component, named in 26 complaints out of 58 filed with NHTSA (45%). Across all complaints, owners reported 3 crashs and 3 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2021 Nissan Titan?

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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