The 2015 Nissan Armada has 3 safety recalls and 21 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is air bags (8 complaints).
Recalls3safety recalls
Complaints21filed by owners
Crashes · fires1 · 0reported in complaints
Injuries · deaths1 · 2reported in complaints
Safety recalls
Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module
NHTSA recall 20V188000 · Mar 30, 2020 · 216,678 vehicles
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.
Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
NHTSA recall 15V501000 · Aug 10, 2015 · 1,554 vehicles
Problem: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2015 Nissan Armada vehicles manufactured April 30, 2015, to June 5, 2015. The affected vehicles may have been built with driver or front passenger seat belt assemblies that may not properly latch or that may not unlatch when the release button is pressed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and number 209, " Seat Belt Assemblies."
Risk: A seat belt that does not properly latch would not restrain a user, increasing their risk of injury in the event of a crash. A seat belt that does not properly unlatch when the release button is pressed may prevent the occupant from quickly exiting the vehicle in a emergency, such as after a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the both front seat belt buckle assemblies, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on September 14, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Power train › Automatic transmission
NHTSA recall 14V803000 · Dec 19, 2014 · 194 vehicles
Problem: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2015 Nissan Armada vehicles manufactured September 15, 2014, to October 14, 2014. Due to interference between the parking rod and the transmission housing, the parking pawl may not fully engage.
Risk: This condition may allow the vehicle to move with the shifter in the "Park" position, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the casting date stamp on the transmission housing and replace the affected transmissions, free of charge. The recall began January 19, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1- 800-647-7261.
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
Crash test ratings
2015 Nissan Armada SUV RWD
Overall
Not Rated
Frontal crash
Not Rated
Side crash
Not Rated
Rollover
★★★★★
Rollover risk
21.2%
2015 Nissan Armada SUV 4WD
Overall
Not Rated
Frontal crash
Not Rated
Side crash
Not Rated
Rollover
★★★★★
Rollover risk
21.9%
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.
Fuel economy
Armada 2WD
15mpg combined
City / highway
13 / 19 mpg
Fuel
Regular Gasoline
5.6 L · 8 cyl · Automatic 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $4,450/year to fuel
Armada 2WD FFV
15mpg combined
City / highway
13 / 19 mpg
Fuel
Regular Gasoline
5.6 L · 8 cyl · Automatic 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $4,450/year to fuel
Armada 4WD
14mpg combined
City / highway
12 / 18 mpg
Fuel
Regular Gasoline
5.6 L · 8 cyl · Automatic 5-spd · 4-Wheel Drive · about $4,800/year to fuel
Armada 4WD FFV
14mpg combined
City / highway
12 / 18 mpg
Fuel
Regular Gasoline
5.6 L · 8 cyl · Automatic 5-spd · 4-Wheel Drive · about $4,800/year to fuel
EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.
What owners report
Problem area
Complaints
Crashes
Fires
Injuries
Typical mileage*
Air bags
8
1
0
1
102,614 mi
Seat belts
4
0
0
0
—
Steering
2
0
0
0
—
Unknown or other
2
0
0
0
—
Suspension
2
0
0
0
—
Electrical system
2
0
0
0
—
Exterior lighting
2
0
0
0
—
Visibility/wiper
1
0
0
0
—
Electronic stability control (esc)
1
0
0
0
—
Structure Body › Tailgate › Hinge and attachments
1
0
0
0
—
Wheels
1
0
0
0
—
Seats
1
0
0
0
—
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
Oct 17, 2025Air bags Air Bag indicator Light on, failed clockspring. Checked and verified by two certified dealers: C&E Tire and Auto on 10/17/25 estimated repair: $2,024.28 Nissan of Clearwater, FL on 10/28/25 estimated repair: $1,842.31 This model has recalls for airbags, but NOT my VIN#. Please answer why the 2015 Nissan Armada has recalls with its airbags, my 2025 Nissan Armada has a failed airbag, and my 2015 Nissan Armada is not covered?
Oct 1, 2025 · 106,229 milesAir bags The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Armada. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and occupied, the air bag warning light illuminated. An independent mechanic was contacted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed, and determined that the air bag system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V188000 (AIR BAGS); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was 106,229.
Jul 1, 2022Exterior lighting nothing specific happened to cause one rear reverse light to not work anymore. changed light bulb and checked spark plugs nothing has fixed the issue. there is also an airbag recall i need taken care of.
Oct 16, 2023Electrical system While the car is running the speaker/radio goes out. When it goes out we canât control the heat/ac.
Nov 30, 2023Air bags Airbag light went on. Took it to the Nissan dealer in Naples, Florida paid to have diagnostics done to determine the problem. The drivers seat airbag is defective. Per the diagnostics, The dealer service department said it was a safety issue.
Jan 31, 2022Exterior lighting It is very easy to mistake turning on the wipers by turning off the lights while driving at night. This is very dangerous if performed at night. There is no lighting on the right or left function arms. This mistake has happened to all 4 drivers in my household. It should seriously be looked into as a safety recall.
Sep 23, 2020 · 40,899 milesElectrical system TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 NISSAN ARMADA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DEFROST WOULD FUNCTION INDEPENDENTLY BUT NO LIGHT INDICATED THAT THE DEFROSTER WAS ON. THE AIR CONDITIONER WOULD BLOW AND TURN OFF INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT WHEN SHE ENTERED THE VEHICLE, THE AIR CONDITIONER WOULD START TO BLOW AT FULL BLAST INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT ABLE TO START WHILE ATTEMPTING TO DRIVE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT SHE WAS UNABLE TO UNLOCK THE DOORS. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT SHE CHANGED THE VEHICLE BATTERY THREE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO PREMIER NISSAN OF METAIRIE (6636 VETERANS MEMORIAL BLVD, METAIRIE, LA 70003) WHERE THE…
Sep 1, 2020 · 120,000 milesAir bags AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON AND FLASHES STRANGE PATTERN. NO WRECKS OR BUMPS IN VEHICLE.
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.