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US recalls (2)
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 overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Risk and remedy
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: delivery, fuel pump
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 and remedy
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.
Canadian recalls (2)
Show 2 Canadian recalls
Label
2026-07-15 · campaign 2026-344
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the compliance label may list the wrong gross axle weight rating (GAWR) information. This could lead you to overload the vehicle and cause poor handling or a tire failure.
Note: This recall only affects models equipped with 22-inch wheels.
Safety Risk:
Poor handling or a tire failure could cause a loss of vehicle control and result in a crash.
Corrective Action:
The company will notify owners by mail and provide you with a new compliance label. If you'd like help to install it, you can contact a dealer to have it installed free of charge.
Fuel system
2021-05-21 · campaign 2021-314 · 726 vehicles
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the fuel pump could fail. If this happens, the engine could stall while driving.
Safety Risk:
A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
The company will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the fuel pump module.
Owner complaints (13)
Owners filed 13 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Nissan Armada (1 crashes, 1 injuries reported). Among 23 model years of this model, it ranks #17 for the most complaints (median 23).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 4 | |
| Forward collision avoidance | 3 | |
| Engine | 3 | |
| Electrical system | 3 | |
| Unknown or other | 2 | |
| Power train | 2 | |
| Service brakes | 1 | |
| Air bags | 1 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2021 Nissan Armada.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2021 Nissan Armada SUV RWD | – | – | – | 3★ |
| 2021 Nissan Armada SUV AWD | – | – | – | 3★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2021 Nissan Armada version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Armada 2WD 5.6 L Automatic (S7) | 14 | 19 | 16 | $5,150 |
| Armada 4WD 5.6 L Automatic (S7) | 13 | 18 | 15 | $5,500 |
| Armada 4WD 5.6 L Automatic (S7) | 13 | 18 | 15 | $5,500 |
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Recalls updated 2026-10-30.