Nissan 2020-2027 QX80 Recall: Overload Risk from Incorrect Weight Label
Nissan recalls certain 2020-2027 QX80 vehicles with incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating labels that could lead to vehicle overload and crash risk. Owners will receive free label replacements and interim safety notices.
Use caution until it’s fixed
An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
Contact the company
What happened, in plain English
Nissan is recalling specific 2020-2027 QX80 models due to incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating labels that could allow the vehicle to be overloaded. This increases crash risk, so owners should check their vehicle's label and follow the provided steps. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/79683-nissan-2020-2027-qx80-recall-overload-risk-from-incorrect-weight.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/79683-nissan-2020-2027-qx80-recall-overload-risk-from-incorrect-weight · Updated September 23, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #26V455000
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“Nissan 2020-2027 QX80 Recall: Overload Risk from Incorrect Weight Label.” GovInfoNow, updated September 23, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/79683-nissan-2020-2027-qx80-recall-overload-risk-from-incorrect-weight. Based on NHTSA recall #26V455000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V455000).
Why it’s dangerous
The vehicle's Gross Axle Weight Rating label shows an incorrect weight capacity, which can allow the vehicle to be overloaded. Overloading increases the risk of a crash, especially when the vehicle is carrying heavy loads or driving on uneven surfaces.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2020-2027 Nissan QX80 vehicles with 22-inch wheels are affected. Drivers who frequently carry heavy loads or use the vehicle in mountainous terrain may face higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for a certification label with the vehicle's Gross Axle Weight Rating. The recall covers 2020-2027 QX80 models with 22-inch wheels. VINs for affected vehicles became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 16, 2026.
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What to do — step by step
Check Vehicle Label
Look for the Gross Axle Weight Rating label on your vehicle's certification label to confirm if it's affected.
Contact Nissan
Call Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 to confirm your vehicle's status and receive replacement labels.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 49 days.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Interim owner letters mailed
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Contact Nissan
We’ve drafted a message you can send Nissan to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 26V455000 — Nissan 2020-2027 QX80 Recall: Overload Risk from Incorrect Weight Label Hello, I own a Nissan 2020-2027 QX80 Recall: Overload Risk from Incorrect Weight Label that is covered by recall 26V455000 from Nissan. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #26V455000 (July 15, 2026)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on September 23, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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