Safety score
64/100
Below-average recall-severity risk Lower recall-severity risk than 78% of makes we track.

Nissan scores 64 out of 100 (grade B) for recall severity, which ranks it 12 of 52 makes and better than most brands. The score is the recall-weighted average of its models, so the brands with the most do-not-drive and critical-safety recalls sit at the bottom. How the score works.

In total, NHTSA lists 214 Nissan recall campaigns across 29 models for the 2010-2026 model years. The single largest affected 3,296,947 vehicles. The system recalled most often is the air bags.

A high recall count usually tracks how many cars a brand sells and how long its models have been on the road, not how dangerous they are. The safety score below adjusts for that by weighing how serious and recent each recall is. The table further down breaks every Nissan model out so you can see which ones drive the count.

Nissan recalls by year

Nissan recalls by affected system

How Nissan compares

Makes ranked by recall-severity score (higher is better). Nissan is highlighted.

RankMakeScoreRecalls
#9 Buick B 67 81
#10 Maserati B 67 37
#11 Audi B 66 165
#12 Nissan B 64 214
#13 Jaguar B 63 80
#14 Bentley B 63 30
#15 Infiniti B 62 62

All Nissan models

ModelScoreRecallsLargest recallYears
Rogue B 64 44 3,296,947 2010-2026
Pathfinder B 66 33 3,296,947 2010-2025
Altima B 65 32 3,296,947 2010-2025
Sentra B 65 29 3,296,947 2010-2026
Titan A 84 25 1,228,830 2010-2024
Frontier B 77 24 1,228,830 2010-2026
Versa B 62 23 1,228,830 2010-2024
Leaf C 50 20 3,296,947 2013-2026
Murano D 27 15 3,296,947 2012-2025
Armada A 86 13 1,228,830 2010-2026
Kicks C 41 10 1,228,830 2018-2026
Maxima F 18 10 3,296,947 2016-2020
Versa Note A 82 8 1,228,830 2014-2019
Juke A 87 7 133,592 2011-2017
NV A 88 7 1,228,830 2012-2019
NV200 B 62 7 3,296,947 2013-2021
Xterra A 80 6 404,690 2010-2012
Ariya F 7 4 9,813 2023
NV200 Taxi B 70 4 3,296,947 2014-2019
Rogue Sport B 70 4 1,228,830 2017-2022
Cube D 23 3 47,928 2010-2014
GT-R A 98 3 1,228,830 2015-2021
370Z A 97 2 1,788 2011-2018
Titan XD A 99 2 30,799 2020-2022
Z F 8 2 4,036 2023-2024
NV1500 C 42 1 153,047 2017
NV2500 C 42 1 153,047 2017
NV3500 C 42 1 153,047 2017
Quest C 51 1 23,531 2011-2012

Recent Nissan recalls

  • QX56 Jul 15, 2026 · 168,149 vehicles · NHTSA 26V455000

    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) lis…

  • Leaf Jul 1, 2026 · 3,788 vehicles · NHTSA 26V425000

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2026 LEAF vehicles. The outer rear seat belt automatic locking retractors (ALR) may deactivate early, which can prevent a child restraint syste…

  • Rogue Jun 30, 2026 · 5,823 vehicles · NHTSA 26V419000

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2026 Rogue vehicles. The instrument panel may not display the transmission gear selection indicator. As such, these vehicles fail to comply wit…

  • Sentra Jun 26, 2026 · 946 vehicles · NHTSA 26V410000

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Nissan Sentra vehicles. The front left-side driveshaft may not be fully seated in the continuously variable transmission (CVT) assembly, w…

  • Kicks May 21, 2026 · 51,598 vehicles · NHTSA 26V331000

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Kicks vehicles. A software error in the combination meter may cause the screen display to go partially or fully blank. As such, these…

  • Cube Apr 9, 2026 · 47,928 vehicles · NHTSA 26V230000

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2009-2010 Cube vehicles. The driver’s air bag inflator may rupture or detach from the steering wheel during air bag deployment.

  • Leaf Mar 25, 2026 · 51 vehicles · NHTSA 26V188000

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2026 LEAF vehicles. The high voltage battery may have internal damage that can cause a short circuit within the battery module.

  • Kicks Mar 13, 2026 · 15 vehicles · NHTSA 26V145000

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2026 Kicks and Sentra vehicles. The hook bracket of the front seat frames may be insufficiently welded, which can cause the front seat frames t…

Common questions about Nissan recalls

How many recalls does Nissan have?
NHTSA has 214 Nissan recall campaigns on record across 29 models for the 2010 to 2026 model years. The most common areas are the air bags, electrical system, and back over prevention.
Which Nissan has the most recalls?
The Nissan Rogue has the most recall campaigns of any Nissan model in our records. A model with more recalls is often just the brand's best-seller, on the road in larger numbers and for more years.
Is Nissan reliable when it comes to recalls?
Nissan scores 64 out of 100 for recall severity, ranking 12 of 52 makes we track. The score looks at how serious the recalls are, such as do-not-drive warnings and critical safety systems, rather than the raw count.
How do I check a Nissan for recalls?
Open the model you want from the list below to see its full recall history, or enter your 17-digit VIN on the recall check page to see the open recalls for one specific Nissan. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

Recalls for other makes

Recall data comes from NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. For sourcing and how the safety score is built, see the methodology and data sources. This page is a reference, not legal or safety advice.