Model year 2023 · Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD, Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD

2023 Nissan Titan: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2023 Nissan Titan at 17–18 mpg combined across 3 versions. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls and 18 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 4 out of 5 stars.

Safety recalls

2

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

NHTSA lists this vehicle as TITAN XD.

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 Titan recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 2 safety recalls for the 2023 Nissan Titan, newest first.

Tires: Bead

NHTSA 23V273000 Reported Apr 17, 2023
Filed by
Nissan North America, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. PC973, PC974)
Units affected
4,249 (estimate)
Problem
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2023 Titan and Frontier vehicles. The tires may have a tear in the inner bead which can cause a rapid loss of tire pressure.
Risk
A rapid loss of tire pressure while driving can lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace all four road tires, or inspect and replace the spare tire assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 10, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC973 and PC974.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Power train: Automatic transmission

NHTSA 22V671000 Reported Sep 7, 2022
Filed by
Nissan North America, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. R22A9 R22B1/2/3)
Units affected
197,230 (estimate)
Problem
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Titan, 2020-2022 Frontier, and 2023 Z vehicles. The transmission parking pawl may not engage when the vehicle is shifted into park, which can result in a vehicle rollaway.
Risk
A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Owners are advised to apply the parking brake every time they park their vehicle. Dealers will perform the applicable repairs below, free of charge: • Model Year 2020-2022 Frontier vehicles: reprogram Transmission Control Module (TCM) • Model Year 2020-2022 Titan vehicles: reprogram TCM and Engine Control Module (ECM) • Model Year 2023 Titan vehicles: reprogram TCM • Model Year 2023 Z vehicles: reprogram TCM. Owner notification letters were mailed October 28, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669.

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 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.

2023 Nissan Titan EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
Titan 2WD5.6L 8-cylAutomatic 9-speedRear-Wheel DrivePremium16/21/18 mpg$4,550503
Titan 4WD5.6L 8-cylAutomatic 9-speedPart-time 4-Wheel DrivePremium15/21/18 mpg$4,550505
Titan 4WD PRO4X5.6L 8-cylAutomatic 9-speedPart-time 4-Wheel DrivePremium15/20/17 mpg$4,850517

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 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.

2023 Nissan Titan NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2023 Nissan Titan Crew Cab PU/CC 4WD4 stars4 stars5 stars3 stars22.8%Standard
2023 Nissan Titan Crew Cab PU/CC RWD4 stars4 stars5 stars4 stars19.8%Standard
2023 Nissan Titan King Cab PU/EC 4WDNot ratedNot ratedNot rated4 stars19.8%Standard
2023 Nissan Titan King Cab PU/EC RWDNot ratedNot ratedNot rated4 stars19.8%Standard
2023 Nissan Titan XD Crew Cab PU/CC 4WDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—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 Titan owner complaints

Owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Nissan Titan, most recently on Jun 18, 2026. 3 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 1 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2023 Nissan Titan complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Power train11
Forward collision avoidance: Automatic emergency braking3
Service brakes3
Engine2
Suspension2
Unknown or other2
Electrical system1
Structure: Body1
Suspension: Front1
Vehicle speed control1

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 Titan model years

Nissan Titan by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2024 Titan16–17 mpg2154/5
2022 Titan17–18 mpg4144/5
2021 Titan17–18 mpg5584/5
2020 Titan17–18 mpg5234/5
2019 Titan17–18 mpg4494/5
2018 Titan17–18 mpg4904/5
2017 Titan17–18 mpg31874/5
2015 Titan14–15 mpg112—

All Nissan Titan years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2023 Nissan models

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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