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2015 Nissan Armada

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

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Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
21
Latest Dec 4, 2025
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
3
Latest Mar 30, 2020
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
0
Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
1
1 injuries, 2 deaths reported

Overview

Our database contains 21 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2015 Nissan Armada, most frequently naming the airbags, seat belts and exterior lighting categories. 3 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 87 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Airbags832.0%
  • Seat belts416.0%
  • Exterior lighting28.0%
  • Electrical28.0%
  • Steering28.0%
  • Suspension28.0%
  • Other / unspecified14.0%
  • Body & structure14.0%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

3 campaigns cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
20V188000

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Mar 30, 2020
216,678 units potentially affected
The defect: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2012-2017 NV Cargo and NV Passenger Van, 2013-2015 Titan and Armada and 2011-2012 Infiniti QX56 vehicles. Due to a manufacturing issue, the air bag inflator may not function properly or may rupture during deployment.
The risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driver air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began May 7, 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or Infiniti customer service at 1-800-662-6200.
Nissan North America, Inc.View on NHTSA.gov
15V501000

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

Aug 10, 2015
1,554 units potentially affected
The defect: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2015 Nissan Armada vehicles manufactured April 30, 2015, to June 5, 2015. The affected vehicles may have been built with driver or front passenger seat belt assemblies that may not properly latch or that may not unlatch when the release button is pressed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and number 209, " Seat Belt Assemblies."
The risk: A seat belt that does not properly latch would not restrain a user, increasing their risk of injury in the event of a crash. A seat belt that does not properly unlatch when the release button is pressed may prevent the occupant from quickly exiting the vehicle in a emergency, such as after a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
The remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the both front seat belt buckle assemblies, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on September 14, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Nissan North America, Inc.View on NHTSA.gov
14V803000

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Dec 19, 2014
194 units potentially affected
The defect: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2015 Nissan Armada vehicles manufactured September 15, 2014, to October 14, 2014. Due to interference between the parking rod and the transmission housing, the parking pawl may not fully engage.
The risk: This condition may allow the vehicle to move with the shifter in the "Park" position, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
The remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the casting date stamp on the transmission housing and replace the affected transmissions, free of charge. The recall began January 19, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1- 800-647-7261.
Nissan North America, Inc.View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

View all 21
Airbags
Filed Dec 4, 2025

Air Bag indicator Light on, failed clockspring. Checked and verified by two certified dealers: C&E Tire and Auto on 10/17/25 estimated repair: $2,024.28 Nissan of Clearwater, FL on 10/28/25 estimated repair: $1,842.31 This model has recalls for airbags, but NOT my VIN#. Please answer why the 2015 Nissan Armada has recalls with its airbags, my 2025 Nissan Armada has a failed airbag, and my 2015 Nissan Armada is not covered?

NHTSA ID
11702939
Incident
Oct 17, 2025
Airbags
Filed Oct 27, 2025

The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Armada. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and occupied, the air bag warning light illuminated. An independent mechanic was contacted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed, and determined that the air bag system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V188000 (AIR BAGS); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was 106,229.

NHTSA ID
11695789
Incident
Oct 1, 2025
Mileage
106,229 mi
AirbagsExterior lighting
Filed Jul 12, 2025

nothing specific happened to cause one rear reverse light to not work anymore. changed light bulb and checked spark plugs nothing has fixed the issue. there is also an airbag recall i need taken care of.

NHTSA ID
11673097
Incident
Jul 1, 2022
Electrical
Filed Jan 8, 2025

While the car is running the speaker/radio goes out. When it goes out we can’t control the heat/ac.

NHTSA ID
11634980
Incident
Oct 16, 2023
AirbagsInterior & seats
Filed Dec 17, 2023

Airbag light went on. Took it to the Nissan dealer in Naples, Florida paid to have diagnostics done to determine the problem. The drivers seat airbag is defective. Per the diagnostics, The dealer service department said it was a safety issue.

NHTSA ID
11560568
Incident
Nov 30, 2023
Exterior lighting
Filed Feb 1, 2022

It is very easy to mistake turning on the wipers by turning off the lights while driving at night. This is very dangerous if performed at night. There is no lighting on the right or left function arms. This mistake has happened to all 4 drivers in my household. It should seriously be looked into as a safety recall.

NHTSA ID
11449718
Incident
Jan 31, 2022
Electrical
Filed Oct 20, 2020

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 NISSAN ARMADA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DEFROST WOULD FUNCTION INDEPENDENTLY BUT NO LIGHT INDICATED THAT THE DEFROSTER WAS ON. THE AIR CONDITIONER WOULD BLOW AND TURN OFF INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT WHEN SHE ENTERED THE VEHICLE, THE AIR CONDITIONER WOULD START TO BLOW AT FULL BLAST INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT ABLE TO START WHILE ATTEMPTING TO DRIVE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT SHE WAS UNABLE TO UNLOCK THE DOORS. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT SHE CHANGED THE VEHICLE BATTERY THREE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO PREMIER NISSAN OF METAIRIE (6636 VETERANS MEMORIAL BLVD, METAIRIE, LA 70003) WHERE THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE BUT MENTIONED TO THE CONTACT THAT THERE WAS AN UNKNOWN CODE POPPING UP HOWEVER, HE WAS UNABLE TO FIGURE OUT THE CODE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT PICKED UP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE NEXT DAY WHEN SHE OPENED THE DOOR OF THE VEHICLE, THERE WAS A 45 SECOND DELAY FOR THE DOME LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START WHILE ATTEMPTING TO DRIVE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT SHE HAD THE VEHICLE JUMP STARTED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT AN ELECTRICAL FAILURE GOING ON WITH THE VEHICLE AND THE DEALER COULD NOT FIND A FAILURE CODE AND WAS CONCERNED FOR HER AND HER FAMILY'S SAFETY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND REMAINED AT THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND PROVIDED A CASE NUMBER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 40,899. *DT*JB

NHTSA ID
11365349
Incident
Sep 23, 2020
Mileage
40,899 mi
Airbags
Filed Sep 1, 2020

AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON AND FLASHES STRANGE PATTERN. NO WRECKS OR BUMPS IN VEHICLE.

NHTSA ID
11352453
Incident
Sep 1, 2020
Mileage
120,000 mi

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

NTB09-131C

STRUCTURE:BODY

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 available from Nissan by request if certain criteria are met. This bulletin lists the criteria and provides an application form for such replacements. · The “VIN Plate/Label” (metal plate or vinyl label) is attached to the instrument panel or body on the driver side at the base of the windshield (see Figure 1). · The “Certification Label” (vinyl adhesive label) is located on the lower area of the driver side B-Pillar (see Figure 1).

NTB09-131C

STRUCTURE:BODY

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 available from Nissan by request if certain criteria are met. This bulletin lists the criteria and provides an application form for such replacements. · The “VIN Plate/Label” (metal plate or vinyl label) is attached to the instrument panel or body on the driver side at the base of the windshield (see Figure 1). · The “Certification Label” (vinyl adhesive label) is located on the lower area of the driver side B-Pillar (see Figure 1).

NTB10-066C

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

CAN COMMUNICATION CODES – DIAGNOSTIC TIPS AND GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

NTB13-107G

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

VEHICLE KEY NOT DETECTED / AUTHENTICATED, ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

NTB13-027D

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

CAN COMMUNICATION – NETWORK DIAGNOSTIC FLOW CHART This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

NTB09-081K

VISIBILITY/WIPER

WINDSHIELD CRACKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Nissan Armada by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2026720—
2025192059.9
2024410—
2023510—
2022810—
2021132056.0
2020272055.4
2019731043.3
2018731043.8
2017810041.2
2016100—
2015Viewing213051.8
2014121030.7
2013172050.3
2012171040.4
2011401039.8
2010485048.1
2009234051.3
20081617051.9
2007863043.9
20062665160.6
20053735254.8
20044633154.1

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.