KnownCarProblems2020 Nissan Armada Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 27 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Nissan Armada, most often about the electrical (33% of complaints). It is 11th of 23 Armada model years by number of complaints and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2020 Nissan Armada problems
Electrical
9 complaints · 33%Other or unspecified
7 complaints · 26%Brakes
6 complaints · 22%Driver assistance
6 complaints · 22%Parts named most often: automatic emergency braking, warnings.
Engine
4 complaints · 15%The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Armada. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the charcoal canister purge valve. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken to…
Fuel system
3 complaints · 11%The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Armada. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, there was oil leaking onto the ground. The dealer and jenkins Nissan of leesburg (8865 US-441, leesburg, fl 34788) were made aware of the failure. Jenkins Nissan of leesburg informed the contact of NHTSA campaign number…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2020 Nissan Armada recalls
Equipment: labels
Risk: An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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."
Fuel system: control/drive module
Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2020 Nissan Armada
- What are the most common problems with the 2020 Nissan Armada?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (9 complaints); other or unspecified (7 complaints); brakes (6 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2020 Nissan Armada have?
- 2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from July 15, 2026 (equipment). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2020 a bad year for the Nissan Armada?
- It is 11th of 23 Armada model years by number of complaints, with 27 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.