2020 Nissan Armada problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (5) · Electrical System (5) · Fuel System, Gasoline (2)
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Safety recalls (2)
Equipment:other:labels 2026-07-15 · campaign 26V455000 · 168,149 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Fix: 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 Ju
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump:control/Drive Module 2021-05-20 · campaign 21V373000 · 24,140 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (77)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Structure:body 2026-04-13 · NTB09-131C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
certification label and vin plate replacement service information because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “certification label” or “vin plate/label” may be needed. hint: certification label = fmvss (federal motor vehicle safety standards) label. these items may be availabl
Structure:body 2026-04-13 · NTB09-131C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
certification label and vin plate replacement service information because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “certification label” or “vin plate/label” may be needed. hint: certification label = fmvss (federal motor vehicle safety standards) label. these items may be availabl
Electrical System 2026-03-30 · NTB15-049CC · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
telematics service information hint: this bulletin applies to vehicles equipped with a 4g network compatible tcu. tcus compatible with 3g network only are no longer supported. service information the applied vehicles that come equipped with a factory installed sos switch, located near the overhead m
Service Brakes 2025-02-20 · NTB19-042F · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
automatic emergency braking warning light blinking applied systems: vehicles equipped with a lane camera (see figure 1) service information if the automatic emergency braking (aeb) warning light or is blinking (but not illuminated steadily) or the customer states it is blinking, and there are no rel
Service Brakes 2025-02-20 · NTB19-033G · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
intelligent cruise control inoperative and aeb/feb warning light on or radar obstruction message displayed with dtc c1a16 or c2582 if you confirm important: the purpose of action (on the next page) is to give you a quick idea of the work you will be performing. you must closely follow the entire ser
Air Bags 2024-09-19 · NTB19-071D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
dtc b00a0-00 stored this bulletin has been amended. see amendment history on the last page. please discard previous versions of this bulletin. if you confirm dtc b00a0-00 (occupant detection sensor unit) is stored, and ocs zero point reset cannot be performed, (continued on the next page)
Showing the 6 most recent of 77 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-08-10 · Electrical System · 🔥 fire“safety defect complaint – 2020 nissan armada i am reporting a serious safety concern involving my 2020 nissan armada with approximately 90,000 miles. on august 6, 2026, the right/passenger-side exterior mirror suddenly became extremely hot and then exploded/broke. the failure also caused damage to the surrounding area near the side of the windshi…”
2026-06-15 · Exterior Lighting“in the 35 months that i have owned this vehicle i have had to replace a faulty brake light switch 9 times. i find this extremely unsafe as brake lights are a major saftey feature. this problem has been reproduced and confirmed by the dealer. i do not know if the component has been inspected by the manufacturer. there were warning lights with the…”
2026-05-15 · Electrical System“purchased this vehicle in august 2024. a month later car wouldn’t start and the battery died. the dealership replaced it. 14 months later (october 2025) the car wouldn’t start again. engine light came on. we took it to warranty approved shop and they told us the battery had died. again. 7 months later the car won’t start. engine light turned on. to…”
2025-12-18 · Air Bags · 💥 crash“on 12/13/25 at 2:30pm our vehicle slid on ice and we crashed into the front of a barrier. no deployment of airbags occurred but the impact was so severe it damaged the frame/suspension/radiator. our insurance adjusted/police and tow yard were surprised that the airbags did not deploy.…”
2025-08-02 · Electrical System“here’s a full response you can paste into the nhtsa.gov form text box that directly answers all of the questions shown in your screenshot: ⸻ component/system: the battery and electrical charging system on my 2020 nissan armada have repeatedly failed. the vehicle experiences sudden and unexplained battery drain even after regular driving. the vehi…”
2025-08-02 · Fuel/Propulsion System“absolutely. here is the revised, anonymous version of your nhtsa complaint about the acceleration and incline issue—with all identifying info removed: ⸻ component/system: engine performance and drivetrain. my 2020 nissan armada experiences repeated loss of power when accelerating, especially on inclines or under load. the rpms spike erratically, …”
2025-07-25 · Electrical System“what component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? the electrical system and battery/charging system of my 2020 nissan armada have repeatedly failed. the vehicle experiences unexplained battery drain, even after extended driving. the issue is ongoing and the vehicle is currently connected to a trickle…”
2025-07-24 · Unknown Or Other“when driving home from work my car disengage cruise controlle and started flashing in my center concel bci malfunction. since i makes it hard to start my car from time to time and it will randomly continue to flash bci malfunction …”
2025-06-16 · Unknown Or Other“component/system: ignition system (brake switch/start button malfunction) and power door locks available for inspection: yes, both issues are ongoing and can be demonstrated at any time. description of the problem: my 2020 nissan armada platinum is experiencing two serious and well-documented issues that i believe pose a clear safety threat, especi…”
2025-06-01 · Suspension“no warning messages or signs. it has happened twice now. the rear suspension airbag leveling system has blown out. two separate times. the suspension is now out on the rear of the vehicle which is a safety concern. also, when the air bag does blow, it is loud and startling. when driving and it blows up, it is very startling and then you are d…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.