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US recalls (5)
Air bags: air bag/restraint control module
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021 and 2024 Titan vehicles. The Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) may be missing a spacer, which can allow the fastener to loosen and result in an unsecured ACU.
Risk and remedy
Risk: An unsecured ACU can prevent or delay air bags from deploying as intended, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the ACU, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 19, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PD120.
Power train: automatic transmission
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Titan, 2020-2022 Frontier, and 2023 Z vehicles. The transmission parking pawl may not engage when the vehicle is shifted into park, which can result in a vehicle rollaway.
Risk and remedy
Risk: A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Owners are advised to apply the parking brake every time they park their vehicle. Dealers will perform the applicable repairs below, free of charge: Model Year 2020-2022 Frontier vehicles: reprogram Transmission Control Module (TCM) Model Year 2020-2022 Titan vehicles: reprogram TCM and Engine Control Module (ECM) Model Year 2023 Titan vehicles: reprogram TCM Model Year 2023 Z vehicles: reprogram TCM. Owner notification letters were mailed October 28, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
Power train: automatic transmission
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Frontier and Titan vehicles. The transmission parking pawl may not engage when the vehicle is shifted into park, which can result in a vehicle rollaway.
Risk and remedy
Risk: A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Owners are advised to apply the parking brake every time they park their vehicle. Dealers will replace the transmission parking pawl pin, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 2022. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R22A2 R22A3.
Exterior lighting: turn signal, bulbs
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Titan, Titan XD, and Versa vehicles. The front right and/or left turn signal bulb can crack and fail to illuminate.
Risk and remedy
Risk: Inoperable front turn signals cannot alert on-coming drivers and/or pedestrians that the vehicle will be turning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the bulbs as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 20, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's numbers for this recall are PM986 and PC811.
Tires: sidewall
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Altima and 2018-2021 Titan vehicles equipped with Continental tires. On the affected vehicles, it is possible that one or more tires were cured for too long during tire production.
Risk and remedy
Risk: Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall, resulting in sudden air loss or belt edge separation which could lead to tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires, and replace them as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 11, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC798.
Canadian recalls (3)
Show 3 Canadian recalls
Powertrain
2022-09-08 · campaign 2022-502
Issue:
On certain trucks, the transmission parking pawl may not engage when you shift to park. If this happens, the truck could roll away, if the parking brake isn't used.
Safety Risk:
A parked vehicle that moves unexpectedly could create the risk of an injury or a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Nissan will notify owners by mail. The corrective actions for this recall are under development. To reduce the safety risk, Nissan recommends that you should always use the parking brake when you park.
Powertrain
2022-06-27 · campaign 2022-341
Issue:
On certain trucks, the transmission parking pawl may not engage when you shift to park. If this happens, the truck could roll away, if the parking brake isn't used.
Safety Risk:
A parked vehicle that moves suddenly could create the risk of an injury or a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Nissan will notify owners by mail. The corrective actions for this recall are under development. To reduce the safety risk, Nissan recommends that you should always use the parking brake when you park.
Tires
2021-03-12 · campaign 2021-140
Issue:
Certain vehicles were built with tires that may have been cured too long. As a result, the sidewall could crack or the tread and belts could separate. This could lead to a sudden loss of air pressure and could cause a tire failure.
Note: This recall only affects certain Continental tires, with specific date codes and mold numbers.
Safety Risk:
A tire failure could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Nissan will notify the owners by mail and instruct them to take the vehicle to a dealer to inspect and replace the tires, if necessary.
Owner complaints (58)
Owners filed 58 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Nissan Titan (3 crashes, 3 fires, 1 injuries reported). Among 20 model years of this model, it ranks #8 for the most complaints (median 47).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Power train | 26 | |
| Electrical system | 11 | |
| Unknown or other | 8 | |
| Forward collision avoidance | 5 | |
| Service brakes | 4 | |
| Engine | 4 | |
| Suspension | 3 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2021 Nissan Titan.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2021 Nissan Titan Crew Cab PU/CC RWD | 4★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ |
| 2021 Nissan Titan Crew Cab PU/CC 4WD | 4★ | 4★ | 5★ | 3★ |
| 2021 Nissan Titan King Cab PU/EC RWD | – | – | – | 4★ |
| 2021 Nissan Titan King Cab PU/EC 4WD | – | – | – | 4★ |
| 2021 Nissan Titan XD Crew Cab PU/CC 4WD | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2021 Nissan Titan version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Titan 2WD 5.6 L Automatic (S9) | 16 | 21 | 18 | $4,550 |
| Titan 4WD 5.6 L Automatic (S9) | 15 | 21 | 18 | $4,550 |
| Titan 4WD PRO-4X 5.6 L Automatic (S9) | 15 | 20 | 17 | $4,850 |
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