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2012 Nissan Titan recalls and problems

The 2012 Nissan Titan has 2 safety recalls and 22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Nissan dealer.

Recalls
2
Complaints
22
Crashes / fires
4 / 0
Injuries / deaths
3 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2012 Nissan Titan vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2012 Nissan Titan recalls

Recall 12V-143: Equipment

Reported Apr 4, 2012 · 26,626 vehicles affected · NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

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, â“tire selection and rims.â”

Risk: The omission of the rim size may lead to an incorrect tire/wheel combination which may increase the likelihood of a crash.

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.

Recall 12V-102: Equipment

Reported Mar 14, 2012 · 918 vehicles affected · NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

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."

Risk: An incorrect capacity label may lead to vehicle overloading. Vehicle overloading may increase the likelihood of a crash.

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.

2012 Nissan Titan problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Air Bags7
Structure5
Engine4
Service Brakes3
Fuel/Propulsion System2
Engine and Engine Cooling2
Electrical System1
Unknown or Other1
Steering1
Parking Brake1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1

Most reported parts

  • Structure › Body — 4
  • Engine and Engine Cooling › Exhaust System › Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe — 2
  • Structure › Frame and Members › Underbody Shields — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 64,000 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 2012 Nissan Titan complaints

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

Parking Brake · at 130,000 miles · reported Sep 9, 2025
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 on the ground. The contact was able to coast to the side of the road, and the ABS warning light illuminated. The contact waited for a while, and the vehicle was restarted, and the contact continued driving to the residence. The contact stated that there was an abnormal sound…
Service Brakes · reported Aug 11, 2025
On [XXX], 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. My father drove the vehicle shortly afterward, unaware of the problem, which could have led to complete brake failure at speed and a serious crash or fatality. The issue was later inspected and confirmed by a Pep Boys location in Tampa, FL, which documented that the prior…
Air Bags · reported Aug 7, 2024
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 replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the air bag warning light had been illuminated for almost a year. The contact stated that previously in 2021, the air bag software was updated under an unknown recall. In addition, the contact stated that in 2022, the…
Air Bags · at 132,000 miles · reported Mar 5, 2024
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 bag control module. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to the internal manufacturer recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 132,000.
Air Bags · reported Mar 15, 2023
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 repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2012 Nissan Titan have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2012 Nissan Titan: 12V-143 (equipment), 12V-102 (equipment). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2012 Nissan Titan?

Owners report air bags problems most often (7 reports), followed by structure (5). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 64,000 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.