Model year 2023 · Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD

2023 Nissan Armada: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2023 Nissan Armada at 15–16 mpg combined across 3 versions. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 5 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 4 out of 5 stars.

Safety recalls

EPA combined mpg

15–16

NHTSA overall rating

4/5

Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Nissan dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2023 Nissan Armada recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 1 safety recall for the 2023 Nissan Armada, newest first.

Equipment: Other: Labels

NHTSA 26V455000 Reported Jul 15, 2026

Filed by: Nissan North America, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. R26B1/2, P6A13/4)
Units affected: 168,149 (estimate)
Problem: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2026 Nissan Armada, 2011-2013 Infiniti QX56, and 2014-2027 QX80 vehicles equipped with 22" wheels. The Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) listed on the certification label is incorrect, which can allow the vehicle to be overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Risk: An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will install new labels, free of charge. Additionally, Nissan will mail replacement labels to owners. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed September 2, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated Fall 2026. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's numbers for this recall are R26B1 and P6A13/4. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 16, 2026.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2023 Nissan Armada fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2023 Nissan Armada EPA fuel economy
Version	Engine	Transmission	Drive	Fuel	City/Hwy/Comb	Fuel cost/yr	CO2 g/mi
Armada 2WD	5.6L 8-cyl	Automatic 7-speed	Rear-Wheel Drive	Premium	14/19/16 mpg	$5,150	558
Armada 4WD	5.6L 8-cyl	Automatic 7-speed	4-Wheel Drive	Premium	13/18/15 mpg	$5,500	592
Armada 4WD	5.6L 8-cyl	Automatic 7-speed	4-Wheel Drive	Premium	13/18/15 mpg	$5,500	594

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2023 Nissan Armada crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2023 Nissan Armada NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicle	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk	Forward collision warning
2023 Nissan Armada SUV 4WD	4 stars	3 stars	5 stars	3 stars	21.9%	Standard
2023 Nissan Armada SUV RWD	4 stars	3 stars	5 stars	3 stars	23.7%	Standard

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2023 Nissan Armada owner complaints

Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Nissan Armada, most recently on Mar 23, 2026. 1 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 0 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2023 Nissan Armada complaints
Component named in complaints	Mentions
Visibility/wiper	3
Electrical system	2
Power train	2
Fuel/propulsion system	1
Service brakes	1
Unknown or other	1

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Nissan Armada model years

Nissan Armada by model year
Year	Combined	Recalls	Complaints	Overall rating
2026 Armada	16–18 mpg	2	9	—
2025 Armada	16–18 mpg	2	21	—
2024 Armada	15–16 mpg	1	4	4/5
2022 Armada	15–16 mpg	1	9	—
2021 Armada	15–16 mpg	2	13	—
2020 Armada	15–16 mpg	2	27	4/5
2019 Armada	15–16 mpg	1	79	4/5
2018 Armada	15–16 mpg	1	76	4/5
2017 Armada	15–16 mpg	0	81	—
2015 Armada	14–15 mpg	3	21	—

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Sources

Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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