2021 Nissan Armada recalls

2 safety recalls, 13 owner complaints. Official NHTSA data.

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2Recalls
13Complaints
1Crashes & fires reported
N/ANHTSA overall rating

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2021 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.

2021 Nissan Armada owner complaints

13 complaints filed with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 0 fires, 1 injury and 0 deaths.

Problems by component

Fuel/Propulsion System4
Electrical System3
Forward Collision Avoidance3
Engine3
Power Train2
Unknown or Other2
Back Over Prevention1
Air Bags1
Service Brakes1

Recent complaints

July 27, 2026Fuel/Propulsion System

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

April 28, 2026Electrical 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. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with a low-voltage battery. The battery was replaced. After the battery was replaced, there was battery acid leaking from the battery. The battery was replaced a second and a third time; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 34,000.

March 30, 2026Forward 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

December 18, 2025EngineFuel/Propulsion System

My family and I traveled to Ohio to visit family. After stopping for fuel, 6hrs into our drive, our 2021 nissan Armada started bucking, skipping, and eventually stalled 50 yards from the fuel station. Several attempts at restarting the vehicle resulted in a sputtering idle and stall. This put my family is grave danger as we were beginning our acceleration onto the interstate at 11pm eastern standard time. After some research, our vehicle doesnt fall under the recall for faulty pump. The pump assembly is $900 as well as a $700 tow bill. This is very dangerous and its evident their's more Armadas with the faulty pump than nissan originally recalled. My wife and I are extremely disappointed and

September 15, 2025Power Train

On April 5, 2023, I purchased a used 2021 Nissan Armada SL with 74,429 miles on it. On August 29, 2025, I took the vehicle in for front & rear differential and transmission fluid services. On August 31, 2025, I drove the SUV to Boston MA. The vehicle began a jerking motion and slow acceleration. I assumed it was due to a possible low grade of gas. I filled the vehicle with 93 octane gas. The issue continued. On September 15, 2025, I took the vehicle into Nissan for a further look and was told I needed to replace the entire transmission! After speaking with Nissan's Consumer Affairs, I was told there was nothing that can be done for this issue. The vehicle is less than 5 years old. I have own

2021 Nissan Armada crash test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2021 Nissan Armada SUV AWDNot ratedNot ratedNot rated★★★★★
2021 Nissan Armada SUV RWDNot ratedNot ratedNot rated★★★★★

Driver aids on the tested 2021 Nissan Armada: electronic stability control standard, forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard. Rollover risk: 21.9%.

2021 Nissan Armada recall FAQ

Does the 2021 Nissan Armada have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2021 Nissan Armada. The most recent, filed July 16, 2026, concerns the equipment.

What are the most common 2021 Nissan Armada problems?

Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported area is fuel/propulsion system (4 reports), followed by electrical system.

Is the 2021 Nissan Armada safe?

NHTSA has not published an overall crash test rating for the 2021 Nissan Armada.

How do I get a recall fixed on my 2021 Nissan Armada?

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