2020 Nissan ARMADA: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
27 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
58,500 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2020 model year. Data snapshot: . 2 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 9 of 27 complaints (33.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 10 | 37.0% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 6 | 22.2% |
| Transmission and shifting | 2 | 7.4% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 3.7% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 3.7% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 9 |
| Unknown Or Other | 7 |
| Service Brakes | 6 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 5 |
| Engine | 4 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
Electrical System: 9; Unknown Or Other: 7; Service Brakes: 6; Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking: 5; Engine: 4; Exterior Lighting: 2; Fuel System, Gasoline: 2; Air Bags: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 1 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 25 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3 |
| 2022 | 4 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2024 | 3 |
| 2025 | 9 |
| 2026 | 3 |
2021: 3; 2022: 4; 2023: 5; 2024: 3; 2025: 9; 2026: 3
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 10 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 6 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 2 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11421088 · 2021-06-15 (June 15, 2021)
I feel that there should be a more visible notification or warning if the headlights are not on at night. While driving at night on the highway a car in front of me rapidly switched lanes to avoid exiting the highway and nearly caused a major high speed accident. He didn’t see us because the headlights weren’t on. All of the dashboard lights come on even though the headlights are off- so it gives you a false sense that the headlights are on. There is a very small green light that comes on when the headlights are on, but there should either be n…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11421088 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11435183 · 2021-10-02 (October 2, 2021)
My car had the recall work completed about a month ago, just for your information. Yesterday, while out with a friend ,I noticed, and made comments aloud about “ is my car in drive?”…”my car feels like it’s ‘pulling’ or something, almost like the emergency brake engaged …(but it was NOT) periodically I continued to mutter these same types of statements intermittently. I had decided, if the vehicle continued, I would call dealership for appt. It is still under complete warranty and just turned 16,000 miles. Later that afternoon, at about 5:30 pm…
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Owner report 11440270 · 2021-11-12 (November 12, 2021)
The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Armada. The contact was informed by the dealer that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V373000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconn…
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Owner report 11454364 · 2022-02-27 (February 27, 2022)
On multiple occasions, when I stop on stop sign or light and then start hitting gas the car won’t move , engine turn off almost to the point where no sounds come off the engine. This happened on multiple occasions on high ways, in town and keeps happening. I took to Nissan service and I was told everything is fine . Then it keeps happening creating huge safety risks .
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Owner report 11455722 · 2022-03-08 (March 8, 2022)
The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Armada. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, there was oil leaking onto the ground. The dealer and Jenkins Nissan of Leesburg (8865 US-441, Leesburg, FL 34788) were made aware of the failure. Jenkins Nissan of Leesburg informed the contact of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V373000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) associated with the VIN and scheduled an upcoming appointment for diagnostic testing. Both dealers informed the contact that parts were on backorder. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was m…
Owner-reported narrative. 43,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11455722 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11475940 · 2022-07-26 (July 26, 2022)
The 2020 Nissan Armada Platinum began with a BCI Malfunction notification on the dash, as well as multiple other warning lights illuminating on the same time on the dash. As well the low windshield washer fluid light came on after just changing the oil and checking fluids in mid-June. Reservoir was filled with additional washer fluid, the notification went off, but returned 30 minutes later despite the reservoir being full. Later in the day, the gear shift would not immediately engage to allow me to put the car into drive. While sitting at a…
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Owner report 11487330 · 2022-09-30 (September 30, 2022)
BCI Malfunction - caused brakes to seize up while driving. The first time I received this warning, in August 2022, it only caused my car not to start. After multiple attempts to start the vehicle, I finally was able to get it started and I scheduled repair at Nissan. When I took it in for repair, the Service Advisor said since the warning light was not actively illuminating, they were not able to pull codes and therefore not able to diagnose or repair. They sent me on my way and instructed me to return when the warning was displayed again. …
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Owner report 11519711 · 2023-04-30 (April 30, 2023)
THERE MANY TIMES EATHER ONE BACKING UP THAT BREAKS COME ON OR IF I DRIVEING AND SOMETHING JUST SLIGHTLY IN MY LANE BRAKES COME ON THIS CAN CAUSE HUGE PROBEMS. 1) IT CAUSE CAR TO WRECK 2) IT WARES BREAKS DOWN FASTER AS IT APPLYING BRAKES WHEN NOT NEEEDED NOTE IN CURSE CONTROL GOING DOWN A HILL CAR IS UNABLE TO KEEP IT SPEED THE SAME NO PROGRAMING FOR THIS WAS DONE, TWO CRUSE CONTROL HAS BE ON FOR ANY OF SAFTY FEACHERS WORK 3 IF U COMEING UP ON CAR FAST BREAKS WILL NOT COME ON IN SHORT U WILL HIT CAR IN FRONT U THERE IS HUGE PROGRAMING PR…
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Recall history
2 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
21V373000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump:Control/Drive Module
Reported: 2021-05-20 (May 20, 2021)
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.
Consequence: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗26V455000 · Equipment:Other:Labels
Reported: 2026-07-15 (July 15, 2026)
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."
Consequence: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗