2021 Nissan Armada Fuel Pump Control Module Recall (21V373)
Nissan North America, Inc. · 24,140 vehicles · Reported May 20, 2021
Nissan North America, Inc. is recalling 24,140 2021 Infiniti QX80; 2021 Nissan Armada vehicles. The impeller can swell and bind within the fuel pump module, causing it to fail. Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 21V373 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 21V373000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | R21A2, R21A3 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | May 20, 2021 |
| Manufacturer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Vehicles | 2021 Infiniti QX80; 2021 Nissan Armada |
| Units affected | 24,140 |
| Component | Fuel System, Gasoline > Delivery > Fuel Pump > Control / Drive Module |
| Safety risk | Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2021 Nissan Armada in recall 21V373?
The impeller can swell and bind within the fuel pump module, causing it to fail.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Nissan Armada and 2020-2021 INFINITI QX80 vehicles equipped with V8 engines. The impeller can swell and bind within the fuel pump module, causing it to fail.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Is it safe to drive a 2021 Armada with recall 21V373?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
There is no do-not-drive order on this campaign. If your Armada shows warning lights or behaves differently in a way that involves the control and drive module, have it checked before driving further.
Which vehicles are included in recall 21V373?
Recall 21V373 covers 24,140 vehicles: 2021 Infiniti QX80; 2021 Nissan Armada.
NHTSA lists 24,140 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Infiniti | QX80 |
| 2021 | Nissan | Armada |
What is the fix for the Armada fuel pump control module recall?
Yes. Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge.
Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 4, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R21A2. Owners may contact INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200. INFINITI's number for this recall is R21A3.
Manufacturer recall number: R21A2, R21A3.
When was recall 21V373 announced?
Nissan North America, Inc. reported recall 21V373 to NHTSA on May 20, 2021. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as February 4, 2022.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| May 20, 2021 | Nissan North America, Inc. filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 21V373000. |
| February 4, 2022 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 65 months ago. If your Armada was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my Armada is part of recall 21V373?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 21V373 is open on your Armada, it will be listed there.
Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup. It shows any open safety recall on your vehicle, including 21V373000. Your VIN is on the registration card, the insurance card, and the driver side of the dashboard where it meets the windshield. Recent recalls can take a few days to appear in the lookup.
What should Armada owners do about recall 21V373?
Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.
- Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 21V373000 applies to your Armada.
- Book the recall appointment with any authorized Nissan dealer. Ask up front whether parts are available and how long the vehicle will be there.
- Get a repair order for every visit, even if the dealer only inspects the vehicle. Read it before you leave and make sure your complaint is written the way you described it.
- Write down when symptoms involving the control and drive module happen: date, mileage, speed, weather and what you felt or heard. Photos and short videos help.
- Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
- If the problem comes back after the repair, return to the dealer and contact a lemon law attorney.
What are Armada owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 20 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 6 of them about the fuel system.
Since recall 21V373 was reported on May 20, 2021, owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the fuel system on these vehicles. 0 of them (0%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt.
How we counted: we matched NHTSA owner complaints for the model years in this recall that list the fuel system and were received on or after May 20, 2021, then flagged narratives that describe a repeat failure or a problem returning after a dealer repair, recall service or software update. Data from NHTSA, accessed October 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified owner reports and may involve a related fuel system issue rather than this exact defect; automated text matching can miss or misread some reports.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 20 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 6 of them involve the fuel system. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.
- 2021 Nissan Armada: 13 complaints in total, 4 about the fuel system
- 2021 Infiniti QX80: 7 complaints in total, 2 about the fuel system
Examples of what owners have reported to NHTSA (unverified excerpts):
The vehicle loses power due to failure of fuel pump, this causes the vehicle to stall out whilst driving. exactly as described in [XXX] this is a known issue with 2021 Infiniti QX80 and Infiniti tells me there is no open recal for our vehicle. This is unsafe and dangerous.
2021 Infiniti QX80 owner, TX, NHTSA complaint 11750272, filed July 14, 2026
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Fuel Rail/ System Pressure too low How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? Car engine could stall and increasing the risk of a crash Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or…
2021 Infiniti QX80 owner, VA, NHTSA complaint 11575429, filed March 4, 2024
Car started sputtering and code said misfire Dealership said it was the mass air sensor said they fixed it but symptoms continued when I picked up my vehicle Issue sounds like the recall reason of the fuel pump…
2021 Nissan Armada owner, VA, NHTSA complaint 11654010, filed April 11, 2025
Can recall 21V373 make my Armada a lemon in California?
Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.
Recall 21V373000 does not automatically make your Armada a lemon. California's Song-Beverly Act asks two questions: does a warranty defect substantially impair the vehicle's use, value or safety, and did the manufacturer fail to fix it in a reasonable number of tries (Civ. Code 1793.2(d))?
Fuel system defects can cause stalling, fuel leaks or a fire risk. Repeat stalling after a recall repair is a strong sign the fix did not work.
The recall repair is available at dealers. If it works, great. If the same symptom comes back, the recall visit is one repair attempt and the next visit is another.
California law presumes a reasonable number of attempts has been made if, within 18 months or 18,000 miles of delivery, the same problem was repaired two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for any covered defect, or the vehicle was out of service for repairs more than 30 days in total (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Some of these require written notice to the manufacturer. A claim can still succeed outside that window.
An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
In our cases, a recall repair visit counts as a repair attempt, and it's strongest when the owner complained about the problem before the recall came out. A recall shows the defect is real and that enough owners reported it for the manufacturer to issue a fix.
The biggest mistake I see is waiting too long. The mileage offset starts at your first repair visit for the problem, so the sooner you take it in, the better. If the problem comes and goes, take it in when it happens. You can't go back to that date later.
If you get a recall notice, call a lemon law attorney right away. You may have taken the car in for the same problem before and forgotten, or there may be other recalls related to it.
Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320), Founder and Managing Attorney. Quotes lightly edited for clarity. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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Frequently asked questions about recall 21V373
Did the recall 21V373 fix work?
Since recall 21V373 was reported on May 20, 2021, owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the fuel system on these vehicles. 0 of them (0%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt. If your vehicle still has the problem after the recall repair, go back to the dealer, get a repair order, and talk to a lemon law attorney.
When will owners be notified?
According to NHTSA, owner notification letters were or are scheduled to be mailed February 4, 2022.
Is the 21V373000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
How do I know if my Armada is part of recall 21V373000?
Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or call a dealer. The VIN is on your registration, insurance card and the lower corner of the windshield.
Does a recall mean my car is a lemon?
Not on its own. A lemon law claim depends on whether a covered defect keeps coming back or keeps the vehicle out of service. A recall repair that fails, or repeat visits for the same problem, can support a claim.
Does the recall fixing my car mean I have no case?
Not necessarily. Even if the recall repair fixed it, you may still have a case, and a car that's a year or more old can still qualify.
Do used cars qualify for California lemon law?
We take certified pre-owned, demo and dealer vehicles. Since the California Supreme Court's Rodriguez decision in 2024, ordinary used cars generally do not qualify.
How long does a recall lemon law case take?
Recall-related cases typically resolve in one to three months from your first call. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
What does a lemon law attorney cost?
You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
Sources
- NHTSA recall record 21V373000 (recall report and owner letters are posted there)
- NHTSA complaints and recalls data, accessed October 1, 2026
- California Civil Code 1793.2 and 1793.22
Attorney advertising. America’s Lemon Lawyer is a trade name of Wynn Law Group, APC. Responsible attorney: Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320). This page is general information, not legal advice. America’s Lemon Lawyer is not affiliated with NHTSA or Infiniti, Nissan. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.