Does the 2013 Nissan Armada have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2013 Nissan Armada, the most recent reported on March 30, 2020 (Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2013 Nissan Armada?

Owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is service brakes (7 complaints), followed by air bags (3).

How many 2013 Nissan Armada complaints mention a crash or fire?

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

2013 Nissan Armada recalls and problems

2 recalls and 17 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2013 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.

2013 Nissan Armada recalls

Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module

NHTSA campaign 20V188000 · reported March 30, 2020 · Nissan North America, Inc. · 216,678 vehicles potentially affected

The 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.
The risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The 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

NHTSA campaign 13V451000 · reported September 18, 2013 · Nissan North America, Inc. · 3,247 vehicles potentially affected

The 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.
The 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.
The 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.

Most reported problems

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

Service brakes7
Air bags3
Electrical system3
Electronic stability control (ESC)2
Power train2
Seat belts2
Fuel/propulsion system1
Parking brake1
Structure1
Suspension1

What owners report

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

Jun 12, 2025 · Seat belts · 189,500 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Armada. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact's wife, who was occupying the front passenger's side seat noticed that the front passenger's side seat belt failed to retract as needed. Additionally, the contact stated that both the front driver's side…

Jan 16, 2025 · Fuel/propulsion system
The instrument cluster starts giving wrong signals which causes the car to either shutdown or not start randomly. for now a tap on the dashboard would help it start sometimes. it is a great safety hazard as if it shuts down on a dangerous road or if it wont start in dangerous areas, which happened with me multiple…

Dec 20, 2024 · Service brakes
You have to press the brakes really hard and they are loose.

Mar 13, 2022 · Air bags
On March 12, 2022 the supplemental air bag warning light came on in my vehicle. Nothing new has happened. When I looked in my manual that came with the vehicle it stated it needed servicing. It is flashing intermittently. If not checked and repaired it may not function properly. I have not received any recall on this…

May 26, 2020 · Air bags · 90,000 miles · crash reported · fire reported
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 NISSAN ARMADA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, SHE REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THE FRONTAL DRIVER'S AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY TO FULL CAPACITY. THE CONTACT STATED HER WRIST WAS SWOLLEN, BUT DID NOT SEEK ANY MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE…

Armada model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
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
2016	0	1	0	0

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

Questions

Does the 2013 Nissan Armada have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2013 Nissan Armada, the most recent reported on March 30, 2020 (Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Nissan Armada?: Owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is service brakes (7 complaints), followed by air bags (3).
How many 2013 Nissan Armada complaints mention a crash or fire?: 3 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.