2012 Nissan Titan Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2 safety recalls on file

The 2012 Nissan Titan has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA, including 4 crashes, 3 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (7 reports).

2Recalls
22Owner complaints
4Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2012 Nissan Titan recalls

Equipment:Other:Labels

Recall 12V143Apr 4, 201226,626 vehicles affected

Equipment:Other:Labels

Recall 12V102Mar 14, 2012918 vehicles affected

Most common 2012 Nissan Titan problems

Problem areas named in the 22 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Air Bags7
Structure5
Engine4
Service Brakes3
Fuel/Propulsion System2
Engine And Engine Cooling2
Electrical System1
Unknown Or Other1
Steering1
Parking Brake1

What owners report

2025-09-09, Parking Brake
The contact owned a 2012 Nissan Titan. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, there was an abnormal sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. The contact stated that the parking brake failed to release, and the rear passenger’s side wheel was locked. The contact stated that debris from the parking brakes was on the ground. The contact was able to coast to the side of the road, and the ABS warning light illuminated. The contact waited for a while, and the vehicle was restarted, and the contact continued driving to the residence. The contact stated that there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle while driving to the residence. The contact stated that the parking brake, ABS,
2025-08-11, Service Brakes
On [XXX], my 2012 Nissan Titan was serviced by Pep Boys in Gainesville, FL for brake-related work. After they returned the truck, the brake assembly was reinstalled incorrectly — the caliper was not secured properly and the rotors were damaged/warped as a result. This failure created an immediate and severe safety risk. My father drove the vehicle shortly afterward, unaware of the problem, which could have led to complete brake failure at speed and a serious crash or fatality. The issue was later inspected and confirmed by a Pep Boys location in Tampa, FL, which documented that the prior service work left the brake assembly in an unsafe, dangerous condition. There were no warning lamps
2024-08-07, Air Bags
The contact owns a 2012 Nissan Titan. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the vehicle was diagnosed with a failed front driver's side air bag. The contact was informed that the front driver's air bag needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the air bag warning light had been illuminated for almost a year. The contact stated that previously in 2021, the air bag software was updated under an unknown recall. In addition, the contact stated that in 2022, the front driver's air bag control module was replaced under manufacturer approval at no cost. The manufact
2024-03-05, Air Bags
The contact owns a 2012 Nissan Titan. The contact received notification of a Nissan internal air bag recall before which the air bag warning light was flashing on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who was unable to complete the recall and diagnosed a failure with the air bag inflator and air bag control module. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to the internal manufacturer recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 132,000.
2023-03-15, Air Bags
The contact owns a 2012 Nissan Titan. The contact received notification of Manufacturer Recall Number: PC947 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The NHTSA Campaign Number: (TBD). The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

2012 Nissan Titan questions

Does the 2012 Nissan Titan have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2012 Nissan Titan: Equipment:Other:Labels; Equipment:Other:Labels. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2012 Nissan Titan?

Based on 22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (7), Structure (5), Engine (4).

How do I check if a recall on my 2012 Nissan Titan has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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