2021 Nissan Armada Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2021 Nissan Armada, and owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2021 Nissan Armada
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Labels (equipment)
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…
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…
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Fuel system, gasoline: control/drive module
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.
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…
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2021 Nissan Armada have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 34,000 miles. Complaints peaked in 2025 with 7 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Stalling out in traffic, and have to keep restarting. Very dangerous”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 27, 2026 · Fuel/propulsion 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”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 28, 2026 · Electrical system
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2021 Nissan Armada (Armada 2WD, Armada 4WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 15–16 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 13–14 / 18–19 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Engine | 8 cyl, 5.6 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S7) |
Compare Nissan Armada model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Nissan Armada model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Nissan Armada | 1 | 464 |
| 2005 Nissan Armada | 3 | 373 |
| 2006 Nissan Armada | 3 | 266 |
| 2007 Nissan Armada | 2 | 86 |
| 2008 Nissan Armada | 6 | 161 |
| 2009 Nissan Armada | 3 | 23 |
| 2010 Nissan Armada | 4 | 48 |
| 2011 Nissan Armada | 1 | 40 |
| 2012 Nissan Armada | 1 | 17 |
| 2013 Nissan Armada | 2 | 17 |
| 2014 Nissan Armada | 1 | 12 |
| 2015 Nissan Armada | 3 | 21 |
| 2016 Nissan Armada | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 Nissan Armada | 0 | 81 |
| 2018 Nissan Armada | 1 | 75 |
| 2019 Nissan Armada | 1 | 78 |
| 2020 Nissan Armada | 2 | 27 |
| 2021 Nissan Armada | 2 | 13 |
| 2022 Nissan Armada | 1 | 9 |
| 2023 Nissan Armada | 1 | 5 |
| 2024 Nissan Armada | 1 | 4 |
| 2025 Nissan Armada | 2 | 21 |
| 2026 Nissan Armada | 2 | 8 |
Checking a specific 2021 Nissan Armada
How do I know if my 2021 Nissan Armada has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2021 Nissan Armada; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Nissan dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 21V373000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Nissan models
- Altima15,472 complaints
- Pathfinder7,355 complaints
- Rogue7,322 complaints
- Maxima6,955 complaints
- Murano5,958 complaints
- Sentra5,954 complaints
- Frontier3,357 complaints
- Versa3,325 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.