2021 Nissan Titan Lighting Bulbs Recall (21V471)
Nissan North America, Inc. · 30,799 vehicles · Reported June 23, 2021
Nissan North America, Inc. is recalling 30,799 2021 Nissan Titan; 2021 Nissan Titan XD; 2021 Nissan Versa vehicles. The front right and/or left turn signal bulb can crack and fail to illuminate. Inoperable front turn signals cannot alert on-coming drivers and/or pedestrians that the vehicle will be turning, increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 21V471 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 21V471000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | PM986 / PC811 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | June 23, 2021 |
| Manufacturer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Vehicles | 2021 Nissan Titan; 2021 Nissan Titan XD; 2021 Nissan Versa |
| Units affected | 30,799 |
| Component | Exterior Lighting > Turn Signal > Bulbs |
| Safety risk | Inoperable front turn signals cannot alert on-coming drivers and/or pedestrians that the vehicle will be turning, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2021 Nissan Titan in recall 21V471?
The front right and/or left turn signal bulb can crack and fail to illuminate.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Titan, Titan XD, and Versa vehicles. The front right and/or left turn signal bulb can crack and fail to illuminate.
Is it safe to drive a 2021 Titan with recall 21V471?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: Inoperable front turn signals cannot alert on-coming drivers and/or pedestrians that the vehicle will be turning, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: Inoperable front turn signals cannot alert on-coming drivers and/or pedestrians that the vehicle will be turning, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA has not issued a do-not-drive or park-outside warning for this recall. Still, get the repair done as soon as it is available, and stop driving if you notice symptoms related to the bulbs.
Which vehicles are included in recall 21V471?
Recall 21V471 covers 30,799 vehicles: 2021 Nissan Titan; 2021 Nissan Titan XD; 2021 Nissan Versa.
NHTSA lists 30,799 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Nissan | Titan |
| 2021 | Nissan | Titan XD |
| 2021 | Nissan | Versa |
What is the fix for the Titan lighting bulbs recall?
Yes. Dealers will inspect and replace the bulbs as necessary, free of charge.
Dealers will inspect and replace the bulbs as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 20, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's numbers for this recall are PM986 and PC811.
Manufacturer recall number: PM986 / PC811.
When was recall 21V471 announced?
Nissan North America, Inc. reported recall 21V471 to NHTSA on June 23, 2021. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as August 20, 2021.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| June 23, 2021 | Nissan North America, Inc. filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 21V471000. |
| August 20, 2021 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 64 months ago. If your Titan was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my Titan is part of recall 21V471?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 21V471 is open on your Titan, 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 21V471000. 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 Titan owners do about recall 21V471?
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 21V471000 applies to your Titan.
- Book the recall appointment with any authorized Nissan dealer. Ask up front whether parts are available and how long the vehicle will be there.
- Keep a copy of every repair order. Check that each one lists your complaint, the mileage, and the dates in and out.
- Keep a simple log of any bulbs symptoms with dates and mileage. Video of a warning light or the problem happening is strong evidence.
- Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
- If the recall repair does not fix it, or the vehicle keeps going back for the same issue, talk to a lemon law attorney.
What are Titan owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 86 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 2 of them about the lighting and visibility.
Too few NHTSA complaints about the lighting and visibility have been filed since recall 21V471 was reported (2) to say whether the fix is holding.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 86 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 2 of them involve the lighting and visibility. 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 Titan: 55 complaints in total, 0 about the lighting and visibility
- 2021 Nissan Versa: 31 complaints in total, 2 about the lighting and visibility
- 2021 Nissan Titan XD: 0 complaints in total, 0 about the lighting and visibility
Here is what some owners told NHTSA, in their own words (excerpts, unverified):
I got into the car and started it up. Put in reverse car shuts off. Re started and put in reverse.
2021 Nissan Versa owner, MN, NHTSA complaint 11724857, filed March 17, 2026
The brakes fight and lock from time to time. The steering will get a tug like a car is in front of me. The engine has a weird tug before pulling of and switching gears.
2021 Nissan Versa owner, MD, NHTSA complaint 11615709, filed September 20, 2024
Can recall 21V471 make my Titan 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.
Owners often ask whether this bulbs recall means their Titan qualifies as a lemon. Not by itself. Song-Beverly looks at whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs use, value or safety and was not fixed after a reasonable number of repair attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).
Lighting and visibility defects, such as headlights that fail, wipers that stop or mirrors that do not work, reduce your ability to see and be seen. They are often electrical, and they often come back.
A remedy is available. Many vehicles are fixed on the first try. If the problem returns after the recall repair, or the 2021 Nissan Titan has needed other repairs for the same defect, those visits count toward a lemon law claim.
For the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the Titan went in two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for the same defect, or spent more than 30 days in the shop (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Direct notice to the manufacturer is required for some of these. The presumption is a shortcut, not the only path to a claim.
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 21V471
Is the 21V471000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
When will owners be notified?
According to NHTSA, owner notification letters were or are scheduled to be mailed August 20, 2021.
How do I know if my Titan is part of recall 21V471000?
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.
What should I keep for a possible lemon law claim?
Keep every repair order, the recall owner letter, your purchase or lease contract, and notes on dates, mileage and symptoms. Make sure each dealer visit is written up, even when the dealer says it cannot find a problem.
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 21V471000 (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 Nissan. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.