Does the 2012 Nissan Titan have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2012 Nissan Titan, 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 Titan?

Owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is air bags (7 complaints), followed by structure (5).

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

4 of 22 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 3 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2012 Nissan Titan recalls and problems

2 recalls and 22 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2012 Nissan Titan.

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 Titan 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.

Equipment: other, labels

NHTSA campaign 12V102000 · reported March 14, 2012 · NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. · 918 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Certain model year 2012 nissan titan vehicles, manufactured from june 10, 2011, through july 22, 2011, equipped with the sports appearance package have incorrect seating capacity information displayed on the tire placard. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims."
The risk: An incorrect capacity label may lead to vehicle overloading. Vehicle overloading 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.

Air bags7
Structure5
Engine4
Service brakes3
Engine and engine cooling2
Fuel/propulsion system2
Electrical system1
Parking brake1
Service brakes, hydraulic1
Steering1

What owners report

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

Sep 9, 2025 · Parking brake · 130,000 miles
The contact owned a 2012 Nissan Titan. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, there was an abnormal sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. The contact stated that the parking brake failed to release, and the rear passenger’s side wheel was locked. The contact stated that debris from the parking brakes was…

Aug 11, 2025 · Service brakes
On […], my 2012 Nissan Titan was serviced by Pep Boys in Gainesville, FL for brake-related work. After they returned the truck, the brake assembly was reinstalled incorrectly — the caliper was not secured properly and the rotors were damaged/warped as a result. This failure created an immediate and severe safety risk…

Aug 7, 2024 · Air bags
The contact owns a 2012 Nissan Titan. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the vehicle was diagnosed with a failed front driver's side air bag. The contact was informed that the front driver's air bag needed to be…

Mar 5, 2024 · Air bags · 132,000 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Nissan Titan. The contact received notification of a Nissan internal air bag recall before which the air bag warning light was flashing on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who was unable to complete the recall and diagnosed a failure with the air bag inflator and air…

Mar 15, 2023 · Air bags
The contact owns a 2012 Nissan Titan. The contact received notification of Manufacturer Recall Number: PC947 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The NHTSA Campaign Number: (TBD). The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall…

Titan model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2009	3	47	8	2
2010	3	46	3	0
2011	1	26	1	1
2012	2	22	4	0
2013	3	11	1	0
2014	2	10	3	0
2015	1	12	2	0

Across all years, the 2004 Titan has the most complaints (1,046). All Nissan Titan years →

Questions

Does the 2012 Nissan Titan have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2012 Nissan Titan, 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 Titan?: Owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is air bags (7 complaints), followed by structure (5).
How many 2012 Nissan Titan complaints mention a crash or fire?: 4 of 22 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 3 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received September 9, 2025.