2015 Nissan ArmadaProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 21 owner complaints about the 2015 Nissan Armada, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 20V-188 the manufacturer reports only 43% of affected cars repaired.

2015 Nissan Armada

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 4, 2025. Updated daily. Photo: Cutlass, CC0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2015 Nissan Armada has problems

21 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Air bags81
Seat belts40
Exterior lighting20
Steering20
Electrical system20
Suspension20
Structure10
Visibility/wiper10
Wheels10
2 other systems20

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

2015 Nissan Armada recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

43%repaired · 2022 Q1

Driver side: inflator module

Recall 20V-188 · Mar 30, 2020 · 216,678 vehicles · 93,449 repaired

Risk. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

92%repaired · 2016 Q4

Front: buckle assembly

Recall 15V-501 · Aug 10, 2015 · 1,554 vehicles · 1,426 repaired

Risk. A seat belt that does not properly latch would not restrain a user, increasing their risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

96%repaired · 2016 Q2

Power train: automatic transmission

Recall 14V-803 · Dec 19, 2014 · 194 vehicles · 186 repaired

Risk. This condition may allow the vehicle to move with the shifter in the "Park" position, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Nissan.

Best & worst years

2015 vs. every other Armada year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Armada median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2015 Nissan Armada safety ratings

2015 Nissan Armada SUV RWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Rollover: 3 stars (21.2% risk)
  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words

What Armada owners report

Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

Air Bag indicator Light on, failed clockspring. Checked and verified by two certified dealers: C&E Tire and Auto on 10/17/25 estimated repair: $2,024.28 Nissan of Clearwater, FL on 10/28/25 estimated repair: $1,842.31 This model has recalls for airbags, but NOT my VIN#. Please answer why the 2015…
Complaint 11702939 · Dec 4, 2025
The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Armada. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and occupied, the air bag warning light illuminated. An independent mechanic was contacted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed, and determined that the air bag system…
Complaint 11695789 · Oct 27, 2025 · 106,229 miles
nothing specific happened to cause one rear reverse light to not work anymore. changed light bulb and checked spark plugs nothing has fixed the issue. there is also an airbag recall i need taken care of.
Complaint 11673097 · Jul 12, 2025

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