2021 Nissan Titan recalls, problems & safety ratings
NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2021 Nissan Titan and 58 owner complaints. The most-reported problem areas are power train (26), electrical system (11), unknown or other (8). EPA-rated fuel economy is about 18 mpg combined.
The 2021 ranks #10 of 13 Titan model years for fewest complaints (2012–2024), with more complaints than the average year (53). It has 5 recalls vs. an average of 3.1 per model year.
Recalls 5
Every recall NHTSA lists for the 2021 Nissan Titan. Not every recall applies to every vehicle, so check your VIN. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
Air bags · air bag/restraint control module
Problem: 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.
Risk: An unsecured ACU can prevent or delay air bags from deploying as intended, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Fix: 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.
Power 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.
Power 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.
Exterior 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.
Tires
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.
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 owns a 2021 Nissan Titan. The contact stated while in a grocery store parking lot, the vehicle failed to start. The contact called her husband, who replaced the battery; however, the failure recurred at a later date. The contact stated that the battery was replaced four times since 2021 due to the same failure, but the issue persisted. Additionally, the battery gaug…
My 2021 Nissan Titan has rolled away on several occasions, when the shift lever is in the parked position. I needed to use the foot parking brake and wheel chucks to stop and secure the vehicle.
Vehicle has on a handful of occasions stalled or has no throttle response, when taking off from a stop light. The last 2 times this happened the truck engine was till running, but had no throttle response. I had to shift to neutral and pump gas with no input to throttle. Vehicle is very dangerous to drive. Dealership has had numerous repair attempts while vehicle was still unde…
Safety ratings
2021 Nissan Titan King Cab PU/EC 4WD
2021 Nissan Titan King Cab PU/EC RWD
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for common configurations of the 2021 Nissan Titan.
Titan 2WD
Auto (S9) · 8 cyl · 5.6 L
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Titan 4WD
Auto (S9) · 8 cyl · 5.6 L
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Other model years
Questions
How many recalls does the 2021 Nissan Titan have?
NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2021 Nissan Titan, most recently for air bags · air bag/restraint control module (08/05/2024). 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 2021 Nissan Titan?
Based on 58 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported areas are power train (26), electrical system (11), unknown or other (8).
Is the 2021 Nissan Titan safe?
NHTSA hasn't published an overall 5-star rating for the 2021 Nissan Titan.
Is the 2021 a good year for the Nissan Titan?
The 2021 ranks #10 of 13 Titan model years for fewest complaints (2012–2024), with more complaints than the average year (53). It has 5 recalls vs. an average of 3.1 per model year.
What gas mileage does the 2021 Nissan Titan get?
The 2021 Nissan Titan is EPA-rated at about 18 mpg combined.
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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 KING CAB, TITAN CREW CAB, Titan.