Does the 2012 Nissan Armada have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2012 Nissan Armada, the most recent reported on April 4, 2012 (Equipment: other, labels). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2012 Nissan Armada?

Owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is service brakes (4 complaints), followed by structure (4).

How many 2012 Nissan Armada complaints mention a crash or fire?

0 of 17 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 1 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2012 Nissan Armada recalls and problems

1 recall and 17 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2012 Nissan Armada.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2012 Nissan Armada recalls

Equipment: other, labels

NHTSA campaign 12V143000 · reported April 4, 2012 · NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. · 26,626 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Nissan is recalling certain model year 2012 titan and armada vehicles, manufactured from august 12, 2011, through march 13, 2012. The part 567 certification labels on the vehicles do not contain rim size information. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, tire selection and rims.
The risk: The omission of the rim size may lead to an incorrect tire/wheel combination which may increase the likelihood of a crash.
The fix: Nissan will supply owners with a new label and instructions on how install the label or the owner will have the option of taking their vehicle to a nissan dealer to have the new label installed free of charge. The safety recall began on may 28, 2012. Owners may contact nissan at 1-615-725-1000.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Service brakes4
Structure4
Electrical system3
Fuel system, gasoline3
Air bags2
Unknown or other2
Electronic stability control (ESC)1
Equipment adaptive/mobility1
Fuel/propulsion system1
Power train1

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Jun 12, 2025 · Structure · 150,000 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Nissan Armada. The contact stated that while driving, he drove over a bump in the road, and the back end swayed and it fishtailed. The contact pulled over and was unable to locate the cause of the failure. The contact continued to drive while driving over 35 MPH; the vehicle swerved. There were…

Apr 11, 2025 · Fuel system, gasoline
I have a 2012 Nissan armada and a 2013 Nissan armada and both cars o2 sensors have went out on each of them. This must be a common problem and the financial strain shouldn’t be left for the customers buying an already expensive vehicles. Very odd that both my armadas are having the same issues with that particular…

Oct 14, 2024 · Unknown or other
Ignition doesn't respond when key is inserted and turned to start. Sometimes it does it, sometimes it doesn't. When it doesn't work, it usually takes about 10 or 15 times trying and then it eventually starts.

Apr 13, 2023 · Air bags · 102,016 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Nissan Armada. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made an abnormal sound. The contact's husband inspected the vehicle and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 23E012000 (Air Bags). The contact was concerned of an inadvertent deployment of the air…

Dec 30, 2020 · Structure · 121,000 miles
THE REAR LIFT GATE HOUSING IS CRACKED AND COMPRISES THE INTEGRITY OF KEEPING THE REAR DOOR FROM OPENING FROM THE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE TO INCLUDE THE GLASS WINDOW PORTION. I DISCOVERED THE CRACKED LIFT GATE HOUSING AS THE REAR LATCH IS NOT FULLY OPERATIONAL.

Armada model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2009	3	23	3	1
2010	4	48	1	1
2011	1	40	2	2
2012	1	17	0	1
2013	2	17	3	1
2014	1	13	0	0
2015	3	21	1	0

Across all years, the 2004 Armada has the most complaints (464). All Nissan Armada years →

Questions

Does the 2012 Nissan Armada have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2012 Nissan Armada, the most recent reported on April 4, 2012 (Equipment: other, labels). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Nissan Armada?: Owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is service brakes (4 complaints), followed by structure (4).
How many 2012 Nissan Armada complaints mention a crash or fire?: 0 of 17 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 1 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received June 12, 2025.