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NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD

2025 Nissan Armada

Recall and complaint safety record from NHTSA. This configuration has not been crash-tested.

2Recalls
19Complaints
0Investigations
ABOUT THE NISSAN ARMADA

The Nissan Armada is a full-size, body-on-frame SUV aimed at families and buyers who need serious towing capacity and three-row seating without stepping into pickup-truck territory. It competes against the Chevrolet Tahoe and Ford Expedition, positioning itself as a value-forward alternative with truck-derived underpinnings. The 2019 to 2025 generation carries that rugged DNA into an era of heightened safety expectations.

VERDICT

The 2025 Nissan Armada has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 2 recalls and 19 owner complaints on file, giving it a light recall and complaint burden.

WHO IT IS FOR
  • shoppers who want the full federal safety picture in one place
WHAT REVIEWERS SAY

Reviewers generally regard the Armada as a capable, no-nonsense full-size SUV that delivers on towing and interior space but trails more modern rivals in ride refinement and driver-assistance technology. Most acknowledge it as a solid choice for utility-focused buyers while noting that competitors have moved further ahead in overall polish and available safety features.

NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS26V455000

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 are expected to be mailed August 21, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's numbers for this recall are R26B1 and P6A13/4. Vehicle I

Reported 2026-07-15

BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE25V821000

Risk: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: The IVI system software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 2, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261 or Infiniti's customer service at 1-800-662-6200. Nissan's numbers for this recall are R25D6, R25D5, and R25D7. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recal

Reported 2025-11-26

NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints

19 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.

2reported crash
0reported fire
1reported injuries
0reported deaths
Most-reported systemsElectrical System 7Unknown Or Other 6Vehicle Speed Control 3Air Bags 2Power Train 2Exterior Lighting 2

Other Armada years

Last verified 2026-08-17. Sources: NHTSA SafetyRatings, recallsByVehicle, complaintsByVehicle for Nissan Armada 2025. Methodology · Disclosure