2021-2026 Nissan Armada Label Recall (26V455)
Nissan North America, Inc. · 168,149 vehicles · Reported July 15, 2026
Nissan North America, Inc. is recalling 168,149 2021-2027 Infiniti QX80; 2021-2026 Nissan Armada vehicles. The Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) listed on the certification label is incorrect, which can allow the vehicle to be overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims." An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 26V455 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 26V455000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | R26B1/2, P6A13/4 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | July 15, 2026 |
| Manufacturer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Vehicles | 2021-2027 Infiniti QX80; 2021-2026 Nissan Armada |
| Units affected | 168,149 |
| Component | Equipment > Other > Labels |
| Safety risk | An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2021-2026 Nissan Armada in recall 26V455?
The Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) listed on the certification label is incorrect, which can allow the vehicle to be overloaded.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2026 Nissan Armada, 2011-2013 Infiniti QX56, and 2014-2027 QX80 vehicles equipped with 22" wheels. The Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) listed on the certification label is incorrect, which can allow the vehicle to be overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Is it safe to drive a 2021-2026 Armada with recall 26V455?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: An overloaded vehicle can increase 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 labels.
Which vehicles are included in recall 26V455?
Recall 26V455 covers 168,149 vehicles: 2021-2027 Infiniti QX80; 2021-2026 Nissan Armada.
NHTSA lists 168,149 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-2027 | Infiniti | QX80 |
| 2021-2026 | Nissan | Armada |
What is the fix for the Armada label recall?
Yes. Dealers will install new labels, free of charge.
Dealers will install new labels, free of charge. Additionally, Nissan will mail replacement labels to owners. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed September 2, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated Fall 2026. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's numbers for this recall are R26B1 and P6A13/4. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 16, 2026.
Manufacturer recall number: R26B1/2, P6A13/4.
When was recall 26V455 announced?
Nissan North America, Inc. reported recall 26V455 to NHTSA on July 15, 2026.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| March 11, 2024 | Last affected vehicle built. |
| July 15, 2026 | Nissan North America, Inc. filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 26V455000. |
| September 2, 2026 | Letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 2 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 26V455?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 26V455 is open on your Armada, it will be listed there.
Look up your VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls. If 26V455000 is open on your Armada, it will be listed there, along with Nissan recall number R26B1/2, P6A13/4. You can also ask any Nissan dealer to run the VIN. The VIN is printed on your registration and visible through the lower driver-side windshield.
What should Armada owners do about recall 26V455?
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 26V455000 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 labels 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 recall repair does not fix it, or the vehicle keeps going back for the same issue, talk to a lemon law attorney.
What are Armada owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 90 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 19 of them about the other equipment.
Too few NHTSA complaints about the other equipment have been filed since recall 26V455 was reported (0) to say whether the fix is holding.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 90 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 19 of them involve the other equipment. 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.
- 2025 Nissan Armada: 21 complaints in total, 6 about the other equipment
- 2021 Nissan Armada: 13 complaints in total, 2 about the other equipment
- 2022 Nissan Armada: 9 complaints in total, 0 about the other equipment
- 2025 Infiniti QX80: 8 complaints in total, 4 about the other equipment
- 2026 Nissan Armada: 8 complaints in total, 1 about the other equipment
- 2021 Infiniti QX80: 7 complaints in total, 1 about the other equipment
- 2026 Infiniti QX80: 6 complaints in total, 1 about the other equipment
- 2023 Nissan Armada: 5 complaints in total, 1 about the other equipment
Here is what some owners told NHTSA, in their own words (excerpts, unverified):
Sunroof exploded. There is a sunshade which protected passengers. Infiniti dealer and it is my understanding that the Company are aware that it happened. Repairs have been made. Three appeared to be no reason for the sunroof to explode.
2025 Infiniti QX80 owner, AZ, NHTSA complaint 11635678, filed January 13, 2025
Camera monitoring system or rear visibility system. The rearview/backup camera has intermittently malfunctioned in my QX80 numerous times since I purchased the car in February 2024, including (1) displaying a frozen image from the backup camera when putting the car in reverse which stayed frozen (for example, did show a car driving directly behind me…
2025 Infiniti QX80 owner, CA, NHTSA complaint 11693639, filed October 15, 2025
New QX80 should be taken off the road. The Infotainment system is the central computer system to the car. Countless times where the system reboots WHILE DRIVING yielding electronics cluster (Speed control, Heads up Display, etc) blacked out.
2025 Infiniti QX80 owner, MI, NHTSA complaint 11632378, filed December 26, 2024
Can recall 26V455 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.
Owners often ask whether this labels recall means their Armada 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)).
Even an equipment recall can matter in a lemon law claim if the problem keeps coming back or the 2021-2026 Nissan Armada spends many days at the dealer.
A remedy is available. Many vehicles are fixed on the first try. If the problem returns after the recall repair, or the 2021-2026 Nissan Armada 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 26V455
Is the 26V455000 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 26V455000?
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 26V455000 (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.