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2020 Nissan Armada

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Owner complaints for the 2020 Nissan Armada do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 23.

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Limited mileage data: 2 of 27 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.

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What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Electrical System. Review the 9 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Forward Collision Avoidance. Review the 6 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Service Brakes. Review the 6 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

2 crash reports1 fire reports2 injury reports

Forward Collision Avoidance complaints

6 reports
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Mileage unknown · Jul 24, 2025
Forward Collision AvoidanceService BrakesUnknown Or Other

When driving home from work my car disengage cruise controlle and started flashing in my center concel BCI Malfunction. Since I makes it hard to start my car from time to time and it will randomly continue to flash BCI Malfunction

NHTSA ODI #11675801

Mileage unknown · Mar 5, 2025
Electrical SystemForward Collision AvoidanceService Brakes

BCI malfunction message, sudden braking, mulitple dashboard warnings lights

NHTSA ODI #11646626

Mileage unknown · Apr 29, 2024
Forward Collision Avoidance

I have had this issue more than 5 times. When I am driving my breaks will lock up like it detects something in the road. I have had cars stop and almost rear end me multiple times. It happens at speeds higher than 20. I am very worried for my safety and my children’s safety in this vehicle.

NHTSA ODI #11585940

Mileage unknown · Jul 29, 2023
Electrical SystemForward Collision AvoidanceService Brakes

BCI Malfunction out of nowhere on a newly dealer-purchased 2020 Nissan Armada with less than 80,000 miles, which is a KNOWN AND FREQUENT ISSUE on Nissan Armadas...and causes unsafe conditions such as random braking, failure to start, rough engine, rough shifting...and lights up the dashboard with BCI malfunction light, intellige…

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BCI Malfunction out of nowhere on a newly dealer-purchased 2020 Nissan Armada with less than 80,000 miles, which is a KNOWN AND FREQUENT ISSUE on Nissan Armadas...and causes unsafe conditions such as random braking, failure to start, rough engine, rough shifting...and lights up the dashboard with BCI malfunction light, intelligent key warning light, vehicle dynamic control indicator light, BSI light, forward emergency braking warning light.

NHTSA ODI #11535234

Mileage unknown · Jul 20, 2023
Forward Collision AvoidanceService Brakes

My car has had to be repaired three times because of a BCI malfunction. This is a part the is controlled by the brake pedal. The car will not crank and the ACC issues occur. When the BCI malfunction occurs, the car will refuse to start, will malfunction while you are driving and the car loses the ability to break and/or control …

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My car has had to be repaired three times because of a BCI malfunction. This is a part the is controlled by the brake pedal. The car will not crank and the ACC issues occur. When the BCI malfunction occurs, the car will refuse to start, will malfunction while you are driving and the car loses the ability to break and/or control the speed. I have had the part replaced three times and it continues to act up. Nissan is aware of this issue because I had a 2019 armada that did the same thing. I have had the vehicle repaired three times. The part/repair will last 12-13 months or 18-20,000 miles before malfunctioning again. I have multiple videos of the car doing this. I have serviced at the dealership. I spoke with two different dealerships and the service managers both stated that they have never seen this part have to be repaired so much and don't know why it is not lasting. This vehicle has become a safety hazard to me, my children, and others on the road. I have contacted Nissan about repurchasing this vehicle. They said I do not meet the GA Lemon Laws and in fact, I do meet the requirements. At this point, I have started making videos of the malfunctions in the hope that if/when something happens to me, my family has the documentation needed to show that Nissan is at fault for this safety concern and they are aware of this because it also happened on my 2019 Armada.

NHTSA ODI #11533511

Mileage unknown · Apr 30, 2023
Forward Collision AvoidanceService Brakes

THERE MANY TIMES EATHER ONE BACKING UP THAT BREAKS COME ON OR IF I DRIVEING AND SOMETHING JUST SLIGHTLY IN MY LANE BRAKES COME ON THIS CAN CAUSE HUGE PROBEMS. 1) IT CAUSE CAR TO WRECK 2) IT WARES BREAKS DOWN FASTER AS IT APPLYING BRAKES WHEN NOT NEEEDED NOTE IN CURSE CONTROL GOING DOWN A HILL CAR IS UNABLE TO KEEP IT SPEED THE…

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THERE MANY TIMES EATHER ONE BACKING UP THAT BREAKS COME ON OR IF I DRIVEING AND SOMETHING JUST SLIGHTLY IN MY LANE BRAKES COME ON THIS CAN CAUSE HUGE PROBEMS. 1) IT CAUSE CAR TO WRECK 2) IT WARES BREAKS DOWN FASTER AS IT APPLYING BRAKES WHEN NOT NEEEDED NOTE IN CURSE CONTROL GOING DOWN A HILL CAR IS UNABLE TO KEEP IT SPEED THE SAME NO PROGRAMING FOR THIS WAS DONE, TWO CRUSE CONTROL HAS BE ON FOR ANY OF SAFTY FEACHERS WORK 3 IF U COMEING UP ON CAR FAST BREAKS WILL NOT COME ON IN SHORT U WILL HIT CAR IN FRONT U THERE IS HUGE PROGRAMING PROBEM WITH THIS U WOULD THINK THAT THE PROGRAMEING WOULD NOT BE SO BADLY MADE I NOTACE THESE PROBEMS BUT THEY CANT FIND ANY CODES WICH WOULD CAUSE IT AND U HAVE RECREAT WHAT MADE IT HAPPEN FIRST TIME CAR WILL SLOW DOWN IF IN CRUSE CONTROL BUT I DONT GET WHY WONT STOP THE CAR IF CAR IN FRONT IS STOP AND U COMEING UP ON IT TO FAST THE PROGRAMING IS ALL OVER INTERNET THAT THERE HUGE PROBEM I ASK THAT THEY BE FORCE TO FIX THE BREAKS, ALSO THIS IS A 6000 IB CAR FRONT BRAKES ON MY DODGE CHARGER WAS TWICE AS BIG WHY TO STOP IT WHY ARE BREAKS IN FRONT AND ROTOR SO SMALL THIS MIGHT NOT BE SPOTS CAR BUT WAYS MORE THEN H1 HUMMER

NHTSA ODI #11519711

Official recalls

2

26V455000 · Equipment:other:labels

Jul 15, 2026

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) listed on the certification label is incorrect, which can allow the vehicle to be overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will install new labels, free of charge. Additionally, Nissan will mail replacement labels to owners. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed September 2, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated Fall 2026. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's numbers for this recall are R26B1 and P6A13/4. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 16, 2026.

21V373000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump:control/drive Module

May 20, 2021

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Nissan Armada and 2020-2021 INFINITI QX80 vehicles equipped with V8 engines. The impeller can swell and bind within the fuel pump module, causing it to fail.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 4, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R21A2. Owners may contact INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200. INFINITI's number for this recall is R21A3.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

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