2021, 2024 Nissan Titan Air Bag Control Module Recall (24V580)
Nissan North America, Inc. · 7 vehicles · Reported August 5, 2024
Nissan North America, Inc. is recalling 7 2021, 2024 Nissan Titan vehicles. The Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) may be missing a spacer, which can allow the fastener to loosen and result in an unsecured ACU. An unsecured ACU can prevent or delay air bags from deploying as intended, increasing the risk of injury in a crash. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 24V580 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 24V580000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | PD120 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | August 5, 2024 |
| Manufacturer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Vehicles | 2021, 2024 Nissan Titan |
| Units affected | 7 |
| Build dates | February 22, 2021 to February 22, 2021 |
| Component | Air Bags > Air Bag / Restraint Control Module |
| Safety risk | An unsecured ACU can prevent or delay air bags from deploying as intended, increasing the risk of injury in a crash. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2021, 2024 Nissan Titan in recall 24V580?
The Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) may be missing a spacer, which can allow the fastener to loosen and result in an unsecured ACU.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021 and 2024 Titan vehicles. The Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) may be missing a spacer, which can allow the fastener to loosen and result in an unsecured ACU.
Is it safe to drive a 2021, 2024 Titan with recall 24V580?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: An unsecured ACU can prevent or delay air bags from deploying as intended, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: An unsecured ACU can prevent or delay air bags from deploying as intended, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
There is no do-not-drive order on this campaign. If your Titan shows warning lights or behaves differently in a way that involves the air bag and restraint control module, have it checked before driving further.
Which vehicles are included in recall 24V580?
Recall 24V580 covers 7 vehicles: 2021, 2024 Nissan Titan.
NHTSA lists 7 vehicles in this campaign, built February 22, 2021 to February 22, 2021. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2021, 2024 | Nissan | Titan |
What is the fix for the Titan air bag control module recall?
Yes. Dealers will replace the ACU, free of charge.
Dealers will replace the ACU, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 19, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PD120.
When was recall 24V580 announced?
Nissan North America, Inc. reported recall 24V580 to NHTSA on August 5, 2024. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as September 19, 2024.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| February 22, 2021 | First affected vehicle built (per Nissan North America, Inc.'s filing). |
| February 22, 2021 | Last affected vehicle built. |
| August 5, 2024 | Nissan North America, Inc. filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 24V580000. |
| September 19, 2024 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 26 months ago, and vehicles were built over a span of 0 days. 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 24V580?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 24V580 is open on your Titan, it will be listed there.
The fastest check is NHTSA’s VIN lookup. Type in the 17 characters from your registration or insurance card. Because only some 2021, 2024 Titan vehicles are included, the VIN check is the only reliable way to know. A brand-new recall may take several days to show up.
What should Titan owners do about recall 24V580?
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 24V580000 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.
- 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.
- Keep a simple log of any air bag and restraint control module 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 70 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 1 of them about the air bags.
Too few NHTSA complaints about the air bags have been filed since recall 24V580 was reported (1) to say whether the fix is holding.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 70 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 1 of them involve the air bags. 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, 1 about the air bags
- 2024 Nissan Titan: 15 complaints in total, 0 about the air bags
Here is what some owners told NHTSA, in their own words (excerpts, unverified):
The contact owns a 2021 Nissan Titan. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH, another vehicle turned in front of their vehicle, causing the contact's front end to hit the other vehicle's passenger side. The air bags failed to deploy. Both vehicles had severe damage to the body of the vehicle.
2021 Nissan Titan owner, IN, NHTSA complaint 11631551, filed December 19, 2024
Can recall 24V580 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.
Recall 24V580000 does not automatically make your Titan 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))?
An air bag warning light that keeps coming back after a recall repair is worth documenting. Air bag defects are safety defects, and California law can require fewer repair attempts for them.
A remedy is available. Many vehicles are fixed on the first try. If the problem returns after the recall repair, or the 2021, 2024 Nissan Titan has needed other repairs for the same defect, those visits count toward a lemon law claim.
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 24V580
Is the 24V580000 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 September 19, 2024.
How do I know if my Titan is part of recall 24V580000?
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.
What if my air bag light stays on after the recall repair?
Go back to the dealer. A warning light that returns means the system may not deploy correctly, and the visit is another repair attempt for a safety defect.
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 24V580000 (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.