Recalls ·2021 Nissan Armada 4WD

2021 Nissan Armada 4WD recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2021 Nissan Armada 4WD; the most frequently affected component is equipment — labels. Owners filed 13 complaints, most often about fuel/propulsion system. Among the 21 model years of this model in the database, 2021 ranks #10 for number of recalls.

Recalls2
Complaints13
Crashes reported1in stored complaints

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Recalls (2)

Equipment — LabelsCampaign 26V455000 · 15 Jul 2026

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."

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 — Control/drive moduleCampaign 21V373000 · 20 May 2021

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.

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.

What owners complain about

Share of the 13 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Fuel/propulsion system4 · 31%
Engine3 · 23%
Electrical system3 · 23%
Forward collision avoidance3 · 23%
Unknown or other2 · 15%
Power train2 · 15%
Back over prevention1 · 8%
Air bags1 · 8%

When complaints were filed

20223
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From owner complaints

I purchased this vehicle about a month ago and when trying to activate the Nissan Connect Services to get the advanced safety and convivence features I was told that I cannot do so because the Armada is a Canadian vehicle. The SUV I purchased in USA was built for Canada and the connect service that does some of the…

Unknown or other · Dec 2022 · NHTSA complaint record

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…

Engine · Dec 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

Loud engine noise like military tank. RPM rapidly up and down between 1000 and 3000 with noise.

Engine · Sep 2022 · NHTSA complaint record

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…

Power train · Sep 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.