The 2017 Nissan Titan has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 136,066 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 251 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2017-2019 gasoline, light duty, Titan vehicles. The alternator harness may have been damaged during the engine installation process, possibly resulting in an electrical short.
Consequence
An electrical short may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, it increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the alternator harness for the proper routing and any damage. The harness will be clipped into the correct position or replaced as necessary, free of charge. The recall began August 8, 2019. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
EQUIPMENT18V2400002018-04-16483 affected
Defect
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Nissan Titan, 2016 and 2018 Nissan Titan XD vehicles. Accessories installed on these vehicles reduced the load carrying capacity, however, a Load Carrying Capacity modification label was not installed, possibly allowing the vehicle to be overloaded. …
Consequence
An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Nissan will notify owners and provide a new modification label, with installation instructions, free of charge. The recall began on June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
SEAT BELTS17V2680002017-04-2444,264 affected
Defect
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Nissan Titan Crew Cab and Titan XD Crew Cab vehicles. In the event of a crash, the rear seatbelt assembly may not adequately protect the occupant's head, allowing it to contact the D-ring bolt trim cap. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to…
Consequence
If the occupant's head contacts the D-ring bolt trim cap during a crash, there is an increased risk of injury.
Remedy
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will install energy absorbing material to the C-Pillar Finishers and replace the Seatbelt Bolt and Bolt Cap, free of charge. The recall began September 19, 2017. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Complaints by component
ENGINE
97
4fires
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
30
4fires
POWER TRAIN
25
1crashes2fires1injuries
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
19
1crashes2injuries
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
13
1injuries
AIR BAGS
11
3crashes1fires4injuries
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
10
1crashes
STEERING
7
1crashes
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
5
SEATS
4
Total complaints251
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Engine is knocking at only 83k miles. No. 7 cylinder issue. Nissan won’t cover repairs even though they’re aware of the design flaw.”
“The contact owned a 2017 nissan titan. The contact stated that while driving at 40 mph, the contact noticed smoke coming from the engine and pulled over to the right side of the road, exited the vehicle with his dog, and five minutes later, he noticed flames coming under the vehicle. No injuries…”
“Premature turbocharger failure”
“My vehicle lost power driving down the road while pulling my horse trailer. The engine began to vibrate and knock then shut down completely. I did not make it off the road entirely so the police had to assist with lights to ensure other motorists would avoid collision with me. The engine will not…”
“I live in [xxx] . Went on vacation to visit our son outside of nashville tennessee. Vehicle had approximately 80,000 miles at the time. While driving in traffic and sitting still at lights and odor was coming in the cab. When I got home, I called the dealer about catalytic converter failure…”
“The contact owns a 2017 nissan titan. The contact stated that while driving at 65 mph, the vehicle lost motive power. There was an abnormally loud sound coming from the engine. Additionally, the tpms warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed…”
“The contact owns a 2017 nissan titan. The contact stated that while driving at 65 mph, the vehicle lost motive power. There was an abnormally loud sound coming from the engine. Additionally, the tpms warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed…”
“I was droving down the road with the cruise control set at 70mph, when all of the sudden the engine lost power and stopped. It did not have a check engine light or anything on the dash to indicate that there was a problem. I coasted to the edge of the road where I attempted to restart the vehicle,…”
Defect investigations
InvestigationEA21002 Opened 2021-09-17 · open
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant…
InvestigationEA21002 Opened 2021-09-17 · open
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant…
InvestigationPE23020 Opened 2023-11-15 · closed 2025-06-27
Loss of motive power due to broken crankshaft with no ability to restart.
On November 15, 2023, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation PE23020 to investigate allegations of loss of motive power in model year (MY) 2016 through 2019 Nissan Titan XD trucks equipped with 5.0L Cummins diesel engines. Â The complaints allege the condition was due to a failure of…
InvestigationPE23020 Opened 2023-11-15 · closed 2025-06-27
Loss of motive power due to broken crankshaft with no ability to restart.
On November 15, 2023, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation PE23020 to investigate allegations of loss of motive power in model year (MY) 2016 through 2019 Nissan Titan XD trucks equipped with 5.0L Cummins diesel engines. Â The complaints allege the condition was due to a failure of…
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