2018 Nissan Titan Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

4 safety recalls on file

The 2018 Nissan Titan has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 90 complaints with NHTSA, including 3 crashes, 1 fire, 1 injury.

The most-reported problem area is Engine (45 reports).

4Recalls
90Owner complaints
3Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2018 Nissan Titan recalls

Tires may crack or separate, risking sudden loss of control

Recall 21V169Mar 11, 202136,141 vehicles affected

Some tires on these vehicles may have been cured (heat-molded) for too long during manufacturing.

Rear camera image can be turned off, raising crash risk

Recall 19V654Sep 12, 20191,228,830 vehicles affected

The rear-view camera and display settings can be adjusted so the backup camera image no longer appears on the screen, and the system keeps that setting the next time the vehicle is put in reverse.

Damaged Alternator Wiring Can Short Out, Stall Engine, Cause Fire

Recall 19V495Jun 26, 201991,319 vehicles affected

The alternator wiring harness on these pickups may have been damaged during engine installation at the factory.

Missing Load Capacity Label Can Lead to Overloading

Recall 18V240Apr 16, 2018483 vehicles affected

Some accessories installed on these trucks reduced the vehicle's load carrying capacity, but the required Load Carrying Capacity modification label was not put on the vehicle.

Most common 2018 Nissan Titan problems

Problem areas named in the 90 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Engine45
Power Train16
Fuel/Propulsion System16
Electrical System15
Unknown Or Other8
Vehicle Speed Control6
Steering3
Tires3
Seats2
Fuel System, Gasoline2

What owners report

2026-07-05, Engine
Cylinder 4-5 which caused catastrophic engine failure. CP4 fuel pump. Crank shaft broken, Metal flakes in oil. Differential service. Was on the road from [XXX] to [XXX] and broke down in [XXX]. Just bought the truck from Lakeland Automall on May 8th and broke down on May 31st. Was in a bad spot to pull over and from what I have gathered we were lucky the Truck didn't catch fire. The problem has been confirmed by the Nissan dealership in [XXX] and also by an independent. As of yet it has not been inspected by the manufacturer, police or insurance representatives. My next call will be to my insurance company for inspection. I was hoping I would be able to fix it on my own by to no av
2026-06-17, Engine
My crankshaft broke on the highway. I was travelling at around 70mph. No warnings were given. I lost all power and had to limp it off to the side of the road. The engine was replaced under warranty. This is an ongoing issue for 2016-2019 Nissan Titans. Folks are left with worthless vehicles because they are outside of their warranty period when it happens.
2026-04-06, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
The contact owns a 2018 Nissan Titan. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH over a ramp in the road, there was a loud banging sound coming from the front passenger’s side of the vehicle. Later, while depressing the brake pedal, there was a scraping sound coming from the front passenger’s side wheel, and the vehicle started jerking and vibrating and failed to properly stop the vehicle. The vehicle was eventually taken to the local Pep Boys, who determined that the front passenger’s side brake caliper bolt was missing from the brake caliper and informed the contact that the brake caliper needed to be replaced. The brake caliper was replaced, and the vehicle was repai
2026-02-26, Engine
The contact owns a 2018 Nissan Titan. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH and accelerating, the vehicle shut off. The contact stated that there was an abnormal pop before the vehicle lost motive power and was pulled over to the shoulder of the roadway. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed with a fractured crankshaft, rod bearings, and engine failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 127,000.
2026-01-20, Fuel System, Gasoline
The contact owns a 2018 Nissan Titan. The contact stated that while refueling, there was an engine run-on after the vehicle was turned off. The contact determined there was a vapor lock issue and that air was entering the fuel system. The vehicle was difficult to start. There was an abnormal clicking sound coming from the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. Upon research, the contact determined that the failure was like TSB: NTB19-049. The contact used a scanner and determined the failure was related to the fuel pump module. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were on back order. The contact called another local dealer, Victory Nissan Parts Center (307 Thom

2018 Nissan Titan questions

Does the 2018 Nissan Titan have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2018 Nissan Titan: Tires may crack or separate, risking sudden loss of control; Rear camera image can be turned off, raising crash risk; Damaged Alternator Wiring Can Short Out, Stall Engine, Cause Fire; Missing Load Capacity Label Can Lead to Overloading. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2018 Nissan Titan?

Based on 90 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (45), Power Train (16), Fuel/Propulsion System (16).

How do I check if a recall on my 2018 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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