Model year 2018 · Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD, Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD
2018 Nissan Titan: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings
EPA rates the 2018 Nissan Titan at 17–18 mpg combined across 3 versions. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls and 90 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 4 out of 5 stars.
Safety recalls
4
EPA combined mpg
17–18
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.
2018 Nissan Titan recalls
NHTSA's recall file lists 4 safety recalls for the 2018 Nissan Titan, newest first.
Tires: Sidewall and 1 more component
NHTSA 21V169000Reported Mar 11, 2021
Filed by
Nissan North America, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. PC798)
Components
Tires: Sidewall; Tires
Units affected
36,141 (estimate)
Problem
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Altima and 2018-2021 Titan vehicles equipped with Continental tires. On the affected vehicles, it is possible that one or more tires were cured for too long during tire production.
Risk
Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall, resulting in sudden air loss or belt edge separation which could lead to tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires, and replace them as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 11, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC798.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Titan Diesel, Versa Note and Versa Sedan vehicles, as well as Infiniti Q50, Q60, QX30 and QX80 vehicles. Additionally included are 2019 Nissan GT-R and Taxi and Infiniti QX50, QX60, Q70, Q70L vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk
The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Nissan will notify owners in phases, having dealers update the back-up camera settings software, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2019 and all affected VINs should be activated. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2017-2019 gasoline, light duty, Titan vehicles. The alternator harness may have been damaged during the engine installation process, possibly resulting in an electrical short.
Risk
An electrical short may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, it increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the alternator harness for the proper routing and any damage. The harness will be clipped into the correct position or replaced as necessary, free of charge. The recall began August 8, 2019. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Nissan Titan, 2016 and 2018 Nissan Titan XD vehicles. Accessories installed on these vehicles reduced the load carrying capacity, however, a Load Carrying Capacity modification label was not installed, possibly allowing the vehicle to be overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Risk
An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Nissan will notify owners and provide a new modification label, with installation instructions, free of charge. The recall began on June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.
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2018 Nissan Titan 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.
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.
2018 Nissan Titan 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.
2018 Nissan Titan NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicle
Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover
Rollover risk
Forward collision warning
2018 Nissan Titan Crew Cab AWD Early Release
4 stars
4 stars
5 stars
4 stars
19.8%
No
2018 Nissan Titan Crew Cab AWD Later Release
4 stars
4 stars
5 stars
4 stars
19.8%
No
2018 Nissan Titan Crew Cab RWD Early Release
4 stars
4 stars
5 stars
4 stars
19.8%
No
2018 Nissan Titan Crew Cab RWD Later Release
4 stars
4 stars
5 stars
4 stars
19.8%
No
2018 Nissan Titan King Cab AWD
Not rated
Not rated
Not rated
4 stars
19.8%
No
2018 Nissan Titan King Cab RWD
Not rated
Not rated
Not rated
4 stars
19.8%
No
2018 Nissan Titan Single Cab AWD
Not rated
Not rated
Not rated
4 stars
19.8%
No
2018 Nissan Titan Single Cab RWD
Not rated
Not rated
Not rated
4 stars
19.8%
No
2018 Nissan Titan XD Crew Cab AWD
Not rated
Not rated
Not rated
Not rated
—
No
2018 Nissan Titan XD Crew Cab RWD
Not rated
Not rated
Not rated
Not rated
—
No
2018 Nissan Titan XD King Cab AWD
Not rated
Not rated
Not rated
Not rated
—
No
2018 Nissan Titan XD King Cab RWD
Not rated
Not rated
Not rated
Not rated
—
No
2018 Nissan Titan XD Single Cab AWD
Not rated
Not rated
Not rated
Not rated
—
No
2018 Nissan Titan XD Single Cab RWD
Not rated
Not rated
Not rated
Not rated
—
No
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.
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2018 Nissan Titan owner complaints
Owners have filed 90 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Nissan Titan, most recently on Jul 5, 2026. 3 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 1 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.
Most-cited components in 2018 Nissan Titan complaints
Component named in complaints
Mentions
Engine
45
Fuel/propulsion system
16
Power train
16
Electrical system
15
Unknown or other
8
Vehicle speed control
6
Steering
3
Air bags
2
Seats
2
Tires
2
Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.
