NHTSA (USA)High Risk
At a glance
What can fail
The Air Bag Control Unit may lack a spacer, allowing its fastener to loosen and leave the unit unsecured.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the Air Bag Control Unit at no cost.
7 vehicles affected
This page covers 3 recalls, 16 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2023 Nissan Titan.
18 mpg combined
13.1 L/100km
Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted.
The dominant pattern in 2023 Titan complaints centers on the powertrain, particularly the 9-speed transmission. Owners frequently describe hard or erratic shifts at lower speeds, with lurching during acceleration and deceleration that shows up most noticeably in stop-and-go driving and when merging onto highways. Several owners also report the transmission skipping through its full gear range when building speed. A separate thread of powertrain complaints involves the parking pawl failing to engage, leaving the truck free to roll when parked. Forward collision avoidance draws the next-highest complaint volume, with owners describing unexpected or unintended acceleration events they associate with the system's behavior in traffic. A smaller number of engine complaints mention audible rattling traced to loose exhaust hangers. Cold-weather transmission behavior also comes up, with owners reporting sluggish engagement and erratic RPMs persisting even after the vehicle has fully warmed up in sub-5°F conditions.
16
Total Complaints
3
Crash-Related
1
With Injuries
By System
The 2023 Nissan Titan has 3 recalls, the most serious being a transmission parking pawl that may not fully engage when shifted into Park, leaving the truck free to roll away and increasing the risk of a crash.
The tires on certain Titans may have a tear in the inner bead, which can cause a rapid and sudden loss of pressure while driving. A blowout at highway speed can pull the truck hard to one side, and the driver may not have enough time to react before losing control. On the safety equipment side, the airbag control unit may be missing a mounting spacer, allowing its fastening hardware to work loose over time. A loose control unit can fail to trigger the airbags in a crash, reducing occupant protection at the moment it matters most.
At a glance
What can fail
The Air Bag Control Unit may lack a spacer, allowing its fastener to loosen and leave the unit unsecured.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the Air Bag Control Unit at no cost.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The inner edge of the tires may have a tear, causing the tire to lose air pressure rapidly.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace all four road tires and inspect and replace the spare tire if needed, at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The transmission parking pawl may fail to engage when shifting into park, allowing the vehicle to roll away unexpectedly.
What the fix does
Dealers will reprogram the transmission control module (and engine control module on some Titans) to fix the pawl engagement issue.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.