Every 2021 Nissan Titan recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Power Train · NHTSA 22V671000
Jul 9, 2022Power Train:Automatic Transmission
- Problem
- 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
- A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 22V671000 →Power Train · NHTSA 22V457000
Jun 24, 2022Power Train:Automatic Transmission
- Problem
- 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
- A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 22V457000 →Tires · NHTSA 21V169000
Nov 3, 2021Tires
- Problem
- 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
- 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.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 21V169000 →Exterior Lighting · NHTSA 21V471000
Jun 23, 2021Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal:Bulbs
- Problem
- 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
- Inoperable front turn signals cannot alert on-coming drivers and/or pedestrians that the vehicle will be turning, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 21V471000 →
2021 Nissan Titan complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 57 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Nissan Titan, reporting 3 crashes, 3 fires, 1 injuries. Nissan has issued at least 136 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Power Train26
- Electrical System10
- Unknown Or Other8
- Forward Collision Avoidance6
- Engine4
- Service Brakes4
Service bulletins by component
- Electrical System (151)
- Equipment (44)
- Power Train (30)
- Structure (20)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (19)
- Forward Collision Avoidance (17)
Read Nissan Titan owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 57 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Nissan Titan. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Fire
“2021 Nissan Titan XD was being driven. I was listening to an audio book through android auto. I began to hear a noice I can best describe as a beep or squeal like you might hear from an electronic toy with a battery about to die.”
2021 NISSAN TITANJul 10, 2026 · TX
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11749498
Crash
“NHTSA I own a 2021 Nissan Titan. I am deeply concerned that I have defective Air Bags. I have had 2 collisions in my vehicle at high rates of speed and none deployed either time. I now fear that this vehicle will not protect me in the unfortunate case of another collision.”
2021 NISSAN TITANJun 8, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11665619
Fire
“My Titan had no real indicators or trouble codes but failed into limp mode and began to smoke and caught on fire! Nissan refused to investigate as they claimed the 2021 was unaffected but shares the same manufacturer plant and engine harness from the 2020.”
2021 NISSAN TITANMay 11, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11660246
Injury reportedCrash
“The contact owns a 2021 Nissan Titan. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH, another vehicle turned in front of their vehicle, causing the contact's front end to hit the other vehicle's passenger side. The air bags failed to deploy.”
2021 NISSAN TITANDec 19, 2024
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11631551
Fire
“Vehicle stalled earlier in the day and displayed Service AT. Symptoms included loss of power, fluctuating service lights, but no DTC codes. Shortly after powering off and starting vehicle functioned as intended with slight smoke when activating ac.”
2021 NISSAN TITANMar 30, 2024
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11580199
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