2021 Nissan TITAN: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
55 owner complaints analyzed
5 distinct recall campaigns
14,900 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2021 model year. Data snapshot: . 9 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Power Train is the most frequently named component, appearing in 25 of 55 complaints (45.5%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and shifting | 19 | 34.5% |
| Braking behavior | 10 | 18.2% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 7 | 12.7% |
| Steering behavior | 3 | 5.5% |
| Engine operation | 2 | 3.6% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 25 |
| Electrical System | 10 |
| Unknown Or Other | 8 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 5 |
| Service Brakes | 4 |
| Engine | 3 |
| Suspension | 3 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 |
Power Train: 25; Electrical System: 10; Unknown Or Other: 8; Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking: 5; Service Brakes: 4; Engine: 3; Suspension: 3; Fuel/Propulsion System: 2
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 5 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 3 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 5; 25,000 to 49,999: 3; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (5). 46 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 |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 12 |
| 2022 | 21 |
| 2023 | 8 |
| 2024 | 3 |
| 2025 | 5 |
| 2026 | 5 |
2020: 1; 2021: 12; 2022: 21; 2023: 8; 2024: 3; 2025: 5; 2026: 5
Pattern summary
Power Train leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 19 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 10 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 7 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 11382905 · 2020-12-10 (December 10, 2020)
LEFT REAR U-BROKE
Owner-reported narrative. 1,200 miles reported. Look up ODI 11382905 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11403235 · 2021-03-16 (March 16, 2021)
BRAKES WILL NOT HOLD PRESSURE
Owner-reported narrative. 500 miles reported. Look up ODI 11403235 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11403956 · 2021-03-19 (March 19, 2021)
THE NISSAN CONNECT SERVICES APP TELLS ME DAILY THAT THE VEHICLE HAS LOW OIL PRESSURE WARNING. THE VEHICLE ITSELF DOES NOT GIVE ANY INDICATION OF LOW WARNING. NISSAN DEALERSHIP SAID THIS HAPPENS WITH A LOT OF NISSAN VEHICLES AND THE APP IS THE PROBLEM. NISSAN CUSTOMER SERVICE SAID THE FIX WAS TO DISABLE NOTIFICATIONS. I STILL GET THIS NOTIFICATION FROM THE APP ON A DAILY BASIS ON A 2 WEEK OLD VEHICLE AND AM CONCERNED THAT THERE REALLY IS A LOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE SITUATION. THE NOTIFICATION APPEARS AFTER THE VEHICLE HAS SAT STATIONARY FOR MORE T…
Owner-reported narrative. 330 miles reported. Look up ODI 11403956 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11412919 · 2021-04-19 (April 19, 2021)
WITHIN FIRST 5000 MILES LEFT REAR LEAF SPRING STARTED TO UNCOIL AND HAD TO BE REPLACED FOLLOWED BY RIGHT REAR. VEHICLE WAS MAKING SQUEAKING AND GRINDING NOISES.
Owner-reported narrative. 5,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11412919 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11418974 · 2021-05-29 (May 29, 2021)
Truck shows a message when started and while driving/running. (Key System Error) Also the warning light icon stays lite but sometimes it does go off, other times not
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11418974 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11428641 · 2021-08-11 (August 11, 2021)
The digital readout for miles to empty never resets after a fill up and the fuel gauge takes an excessive amount of time to show full after a fill up. Not trusting what the fuel gauge says I have in the tank. Sound like the sending unit or the float is sticking but not accurate.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11428641 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11430665 · 2021-08-26 (August 26, 2021)
The infotainment screen has a very bad glare to it. When backing up and the sun hits it you cant even see the display. While driving and the sun hits the screen the glare is so bad that you cant see anything on the display. My side windows are tinted and that doesn't help. I took it to the dealership and they acknowledged the issue but said there was no resolve for the issue. I have contacted Nissan customer service and they say there is nothing they can do for it. This is a very dangerous problem that can be distracting while you are driving a…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11430665 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11432012 · 2021-09-07 (September 7, 2021)
My 2021 Titan, which I bought new in June of 2021 had a sidewall crack while driving. I did read, when I googled Continental/General tires that there has been a recall on Titan and Altima tires due to sidewall blowouts and cracks. The dealership said they never received anything about tires, however, My Titan had a 2 inch crack develop while driving, and I only have 3K miles on the truck. I do not feel real safe with the other 3 on it. This should be looked into.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11432012 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
5 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
21V169000 · Tires:Sidewall | Tires
Reported: 2021-03-11 (March 11, 2021)
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.
Consequence: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗21V471000 · Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal:Bulbs
Reported: 2021-06-23 (June 23, 2021)
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.
Consequence: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗22V457000 · Power Train:Automatic Transmission
Reported: 2022-06-24 (June 24, 2022)
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.
Consequence: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗22V671000 · Power Train:Automatic Transmission
Reported: 2022-09-07 (September 7, 2022)
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.
Consequence: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗24V580000 · Air Bags: Air Bag/Restraint Control Module
Reported: 2024-08-05 (August 5, 2024)
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.
Consequence: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗