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NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD

2026 Nissan Armada

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

1Recalls
5Complaints
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 2026 Nissan Armada has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 1 recall and 5 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

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

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

0reported crash
0reported fire
0reported injuries
0reported deaths
Most-reported systemsPower Train 3Electrical System 3Service Brakes 1Structure 1Engine 1Fuel/Propulsion System 1

Other Armada years

Last verified 2026-07-02. Sources: NHTSA SafetyRatings, recallsByVehicle, complaintsByVehicle for Nissan Armada 2026. Methodology · Disclosure