2013 Nissan Titan recalls, problems & safety ratings
NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2013 Nissan Titan and 11 owner complaints. The most-reported problem areas are air bags (2), engine (2), power train (2). EPA-rated fuel economy is 14–15 mpg combined, depending on configuration.
The 2013 ranks #3 of 13 Titan model years for fewest complaints (2012–2024), with fewer complaints than the average year (53). It has 3 recalls vs. an average of 3.1 per model year.
Recalls 3
Every recall NHTSA lists for the 2013 Nissan Titan. Not every recall applies to every vehicle, so check your VIN. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
Air bags · frontal · driver side · inflator module
Problem: 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.
Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: 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.
Service brakes, hydraulic · foundation components · master cylinder
Problem: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013 Titan and Armada vehicles manufactured February 22, 2013, through May 3, 2013. The affected vehicles have a brake master cylinder which may intermittently reduce the pressure supplied to the front brakes.
Risk: If the front brake pressure is reduced there would be less braking power, requiring a longer distance to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Nissan has notified owners, and dealers will replace the master cylinder, free of charge. The recall began on October 21, 2013. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
Power train · automatic transmission · lever and linkage · column shift
Problem: Nissan is recalling certain model year 2013 Titan trucks manufactured from January 22, 2013, through February 20, 2013; and model year 2013 NV vehicles manufactured from December 17, 2012, through February 20, 2013 and equipped with steering column-mounted transmission shift levers. Chemicals used in the manufacturing of the shift lever assembly may result in the malfunction of the brake shift interlock allowing the transmission shift lever to be shifted out of Park without depressing the brake pedal.
Risk: If the vehicle is unintentionally shifted out of park, it could roll away and lead to personal injury or a vehicle crash.
Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will remedy the vehicles, free of charge. The recall began on April 15, 2013. Owners may contact Nissan Customer Service at 1-800-647-7261.
Common problems
From complaints owners filed with NHTSA. Complaints aren't verified, but patterns across hundreds of owners point to known weak spots.
Most-reported problem areas
By the numbers
Recent owner reports
The contact owned a 2013 Nissan Titan. The contact stated the vehicle was serviced under NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V188000 (Air Bags) however, the contact's husband was driving at 55 mph, where the driver saw a deer in the road and swerved in order to avoid hitting the deer but the vehicle hit a driveway covert which caused the vehicle to flip several times and hit a utility pol…
The 2013 nissan titan randomly shuts off. Started this year sometime in march and has continued through the year. It will start back up when you put the truck and neutral and turn the key back over. And will run like nothing happened. The majority of the time it shuts off when accelerating from a stop light, stop sign. It is random and may only happen once a week or could happe…
While on a road trip to tennessee, 1.5 hours away from our destination we stopped at a gas station. We took the key out of the ignition of the truck and the truck kept running. All of the warning lights also came on at once. We could not turn the car off by disconnecting the battery because the alternator kept the car running. A check of the computer at an o'reilly auto parts…
Safety ratings
2013 Nissan Titan Crew Cab PU/CC 4WD
2013 Nissan Titan Crew Cab PU/CC RWD
2013 Nissan Titan King Cab PU/EC RWD
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for common configurations of the 2013 Nissan Titan.
Titan 2WD
Auto 5-spd · 8 cyl · 5.6 L
Regular
Titan 2WD
Auto 5-spd · 8 cyl · 5.6 L · FFV
Gasoline or E85
Titan 4WD
Auto 5-spd · 8 cyl · 5.6 L
Regular
Titan 4WD
Auto 5-spd · 8 cyl · 5.6 L · FFV
Gasoline or E85
Other model years
Questions
How many recalls does the 2013 Nissan Titan have?
NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2013 Nissan Titan, most recently for air bags · frontal · driver side · inflator module (03/30/2020). Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer. Enter your VIN to check whether a recall applies to your vehicle.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Nissan Titan?
Based on 11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported areas are air bags (2), engine (2), power train (2).
Is the 2013 Nissan Titan safe?
NHTSA hasn't published an overall 5-star rating for the 2013 Nissan Titan.
Is the 2013 a good year for the Nissan Titan?
The 2013 ranks #3 of 13 Titan model years for fewest complaints (2012–2024), with fewer complaints than the average year (53). It has 3 recalls vs. an average of 3.1 per model year.
What gas mileage does the 2013 Nissan Titan get?
EPA ratings for the 2013 Nissan Titan range from 14 to 15 mpg combined, depending on configuration.
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Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings APIs; EPA fueleconomy.gov. Data retrieved November 2, 2026. NHTSA model names used: TITAN, Titan.