2019 Nissan TitanProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 49 owner complaints about the 2019 Nissan Titan, most often about the engine. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 19V-654 the manufacturer reports only 80% of affected cars repaired.

2019 Nissan Titan

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 5, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2019 Nissan Titan has problems

49 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
Engine171
Electrical system111
Power train90
Tires40
Fuel/propulsion system40
Suspension30
Service brakes31
Back over prevention20
Forward collision avoidance21
7 other systems92

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

4 recalls

2019 Nissan Titan 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.

96%repaired · 2023 Q1

Tires

Recall 21V-169 · Mar 11, 2021 · 36,141 vehicles · 34,758 repaired

Risk. Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall, resulting in sudden air loss or belt edge separation which could lead to tread/belt loss.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

85%repaired · 2022 Q3

Exterior lighting: headlights

Recall 20V-556 · Sep 11, 2020 · 82 vehicles · 70 repaired

Risk. The incorrect marks may cause the headlights to be aimed incorrectly during servicing, resulting in insufficient illumination of the road while driving at…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

80%repaired · 2021 Q1

Sensing system: camera

Recall 19V-654 · Sep 12, 2019 · 1,228,830 vehicles · 988,255 repaired

Risk. The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

83%repaired · 2020 Q4

Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator

Recall 19V-495 · Jun 26, 2019 · 91,319 vehicles · 76,043 repaired

Risk. An electrical short may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a 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

2019 vs. every other Titan 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 Titan median. How we score

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

2019 Nissan Titan safety ratings

2019 Nissan Titan Single Cab AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Rollover: 4 stars (19.8% risk)
  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2019 Nissan Titan, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Loss of motive power due to broken crankshaft with no ability to restart.PE23020 · closed Jun 27, 2025
    No recall
In owners' words

What Titan owners report

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

The torque converter on my 2019 Nissan Titan PRO-4X failed at approximately 60,000 miles. Symptoms began as cold-start shudder lasting several minutes, progressing to pronounced shudder under light throttle acceleration between 25–50 MPH, erratic shifting at the 3-4 and 4-5 gear transitions, and…
Complaint 11753850 · Jul 30, 2026
Worst dealership my husband and I ever dealt with. We purchased a 2019 Nissan XD Titan Diesel with warranty. Two days after purchase, the check engine light came on. I called Spencer from the service department to let them know. They took the truck the very next day; it was some issue with the gas…
Complaint 11737834 · May 14, 2026
I had a check engine light for catalytic converter bank 1. Added a cleaner to see if that would help - instructions mention run 1 - 2 tanks of gas after adding, so I did that, it took a while since I dont use the truck as often. The light did not clear so I was planning on bringing it in. I was on…
Complaint 11709024 · Jan 6, 2026

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