2013 Nissan Armada recalls and problems

The 2013 Nissan Armada has 2 safety recalls and 17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Nissan dealer.

Recalls
2
Complaints
17
Crashes / fires
3 / 1
Injuries / deaths
1 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2013 Nissan Armada vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2013 Nissan Armada recalls

Recall 20V-188: Air Bags

Reported Mar 30, 2020 · 216,678 vehicles affected · Nissan North America, Inc.

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.

Recall 13V-451: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Reported Sep 18, 2013 · 3,247 vehicles affected · Nissan North America, Inc.

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.

2013 Nissan Armada problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Service Brakes7
Air Bags3
Electrical System3
Seat Belts2
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)2
Power Train2
Vehicle Speed Control1
Parking Brake1
Structure1
Suspension1
Unknown or Other1
Wheels1

Most reported parts

  • Parking Brake › Conventional › Mechanical › Linkage and Cable — 1
  • Structure › Frame and Members — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 50,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2013 Nissan Armada complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Seat Belts · at 189,500 miles · reported Jun 12, 2025
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 and passenger's side seat belts had failed to retract as needed. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that a fee would be charged for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle owner's manual stated…
Fuel/Propulsion System · reported Jan 16, 2025
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 times while my kids were on the car, it could cause disasters. My car stayed at the dealer for 3 weeks, they were able to reproduce the problem, but they could not resolve the issue. they contacted the engineers in Nissan and no luck. the best they were able to do was guess it was…
Air Bags · reported Mar 13, 2022
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 issue, however, this appears to be a manufacturer issue.
Service Brakes · at 95,000 miles · reported Nov 11, 2019
As I was leaving with passengers from store was getting on street heard a loud noise like hit something from underneth vehicle. Went away as traveling was hearing a scrapping noise from passenger side rear. Then got louder like something was about to bust like metal to metal grinding, scratching, popping. Noise rear passenger
Service Brakes · at 97,000 miles · reported Nov 2, 2019
When I apply pressure to the brakes it will not engage. I have to let my foot off of the brake and push down again for the vehicle to come to a stop. This problem happens intermittently. It has happened multiple times in the past 6 months and is completely at random.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2013 Nissan Armada have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2013 Nissan Armada: 20V-188 (air bags), 13V-451 (service brakes, hydraulic). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2013 Nissan Armada?

Owners report service brakes problems most often (7 reports), followed by air bags (3). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 50,000 miles.

Are Nissan recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Nissan dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.