Nissan Armada Recall Issued for Incorrect GAWR Label
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Nissan North America is recalling 168,149 units of certain 2020-2026 Armada, 2011-2013 Infiniti QX56, and 2014-2027 QX80 vehicles equipped with 22-inch wheels due to an incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating on the certification label.
What this NHTSA vehicle recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by NHTSA on August 6, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Vehicle Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
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."
Which Products Are Affected
The recall covers 168,149 units of the following vehicles equipped with 22-inch wheels: 2020-2026 Nissan Armada, 2011-2013 Infiniti QX56, and 2014-2027 Infiniti QX80. The NHTSA campaign number is 26V455000. Nissan recall numbers are R26B1 and R26B2.
What You Should Do
Dealers will install new labels free of charge. Nissan will also mail replacement labels to owners. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 4, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 16, 2026.
Why This Matters
An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
Source
NHTSA Campaign 26V455000 - Nissan North America, Inc.
Original source: NHTSA Official Notice ↗
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