Model year
2021 Nissan Armada
NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 13 complaints for the 2021 Nissan Armada (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (4), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (3), ENGINE (3). NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 15–16 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $5,150–$5,500, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2005 373 complaints
- 2006 266 complaints
- 2007 86 complaints
- 2008 161 complaints
- 2009 23 complaints
- 2010 48 complaints
- 2011 40 complaints
- 2012 17 complaints
- 2013 17 complaints
- 2014 12 complaints
- 2015 21 complaints
- 2017 81 complaints
- 2018 75 complaints
- 2019 79 complaints
- 2020 27 complaints
- 2021 13 complaints
- 2022 9 complaints
- 2023 5 complaints
- 2024 4 complaints
- 2025 21 complaints
- 2026 9 complaints
Recalls
26V455000 · Jul 15, 2026
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
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…
21V373000 · May 20, 2021
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP: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.
Complaints
13 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 1, fire flag on 0, injury field 1, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
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Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | 3 · possibility 0.219 | — |
| SUV RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | 3 · possibility 0.237 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armada 2WD · 5.6L · Automatic (S7) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 14 | 19 | 16 | — | — | $5,150 |
| Armada 4WD · 5.6L · Automatic (S7) · 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 13 | 18 | 15 | — | — | $5,500 |
| Armada 4WD · 5.6L · Automatic (S7) · 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 13 | 18 | 15 | — | — | $5,500 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2021 Nissan Armada at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.