2020 Nissan Armada recalls

2 safety recalls, 10 owner complaints and a 4-star NHTSA crash rating. Official NHTSA data.

2Recalls
10Complaints
2Crashes & fires reported
4/5NHTSA overall rating

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2020 Nissan Armada recall list

Equipment recall

26V-455
July 16, 2026 · Nissan North America, Inc.
Problem
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."
Safety 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.

Fuel System, Gasoline recall

21V-373
May 20, 2021 · Nissan North America, Inc.
Problem
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.
Safety 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.

2020 Nissan Armada owner complaints

10 complaints filed with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 1 fire, 1 injury and 0 deaths.

Problems by component

Electrical System5
Forward Collision Avoidance3
Service Brakes2
Exterior Lighting1
Air Bags1
Fuel/Propulsion System1
Unknown or Other1

Recent complaints

August 10, 2026Electrical SystemFire

Safety Defect Complaint – 2020 Nissan Armada I am reporting a serious safety concern involving my 2020 Nissan Armada with approximately 90,000 miles. On August 6, 2026, the right/passenger-side exterior mirror suddenly became extremely hot and then exploded/broke. The failure also caused damage to the surrounding area near the side of the windshield/side guard. This happened unexpectedly and created a serious safety concern. I am concerned that an electrical or heating problem with the mirror may have caused it to become excessively hot and break. I am also concerned that this could happen to other Nissan Armada owners. I am requesting that this incident be investigated as a possible safety

June 15, 2026Exterior Lighting

In the 35 months that I have owned this vehicle I have had to replace a faulty brake light switch 9 times. I find this extremely unsafe as brake lights are a major saftey feature. This problem has been reproduced and confirmed by the dealer. I do not know if the component has been inspected by the manufacturer. There were warning lights with the vehicle forward looking radar for cruise control and swerve control. This first happened on August 9, 2023.

May 15, 2026Electrical System

Purchased this vehicle in August 2024. A month later car wouldn’t start and the battery died. The dealership replaced it. 14 months later (October 2025) the car wouldn’t start again. Engine light came on. We took it to warranty approved shop and they told us the battery had died. Again. 7 months later the car won’t start. Engine light turned on. Took it to warranty approved shop and they said the battery had died again. The shop owner said it was related to a smart battery charger and it was draining our battery even when off. He mentioned this was common for 2020 Nissan Armada and the only solution was to keep replacing batteries every few months.

December 18, 2025Air BagsCrash1 injury

on 12/13/25 at 2:30pm our vehicle slid on ice and we crashed into the front of a barrier. No deployment of airbags occurred but the impact was so severe it damaged the frame/suspension/radiator. Our insurance adjusted/police and tow yard were surprised that the airbags did not deploy.

August 2, 2025Electrical System

Here’s a full response you can paste into the NHTSA.gov form text box that directly answers all of the questions shown in your screenshot: ⸻ Component/System: The battery and electrical charging system on my 2020 Nissan Armada have repeatedly failed. The vehicle experiences sudden and unexplained battery drain even after regular driving. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request. Safety Risk: This issue has caused my vehicle to fail to start on at least five separate occasions over the past month. I have been stranded in public places, including with my children, and now must carry a battery jump starter at all times. This is a safety concern, especially if the failure happens at

2020 Nissan Armada crash test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2020 Nissan Armada SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2020 Nissan Armada SUV RWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Driver aids on the tested 2020 Nissan Armada: electronic stability control standard, forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning optional. Rollover risk: 21.9%.

2020 Nissan Armada recall FAQ

Does the 2020 Nissan Armada have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2020 Nissan Armada. The most recent, filed July 16, 2026, concerns the equipment.

What are the most common 2020 Nissan Armada problems?

Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported area is electrical system (5 reports), followed by forward collision avoidance.

Is the 2020 Nissan Armada safe?

The 2020 Nissan Armada earned up to a 4-star overall safety rating in NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program crash tests.

How do I get a recall fixed on my 2020 Nissan Armada?

Contact any authorized Nissan dealer. Recall repairs are free, even if you are not the original owner or the warranty has expired.