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2016 Nissan Titan XD Recalls & Complaints

The 2016 Nissan Titan XD has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 3 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Nissan dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2016 Nissan Titan XD. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2016 Nissan Titan XD owner complaints

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Nissan Titan XD, describing incidents dated March 29, 2026 to September 4, 2026.

Most-cited components

  • Engine 3 complaints

Newest complaints

  • ODI #11773925 · Filed

    The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Titan XD. The contact stated that there was an abnormally strong fuel odor coming from the vehicle and there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine while idling. The contact stated that while driving 55-60 MPH, the vehicle went into LIMP Mode, and the driver had…

  • ODI #11767695 · Filed

    Crankshaft broke.

  • ODI #11762321 · Filed

    Engine failed unexpectedly and without warning. After doing research there is a widespread problem with the 2016 diesel engine.

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NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2016 Nissan Titan XD in 2 investigations. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.

Open and recently closed NHTSA defect investigations

Missing Load Capacity Modification Label/FMVSS 110

NHTSA #18V240000 · Equipment — Other — Labels · NHTSA notice

Reported April 16, 2018 · Nissan North America, Inc.

Potentially affected: 483 vehicles

Repair completion: 100% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified June 4, 2018 · Vehicles built April 14, 2016 – February 27, 2018 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Safety consequence

An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Seatbelt May Not Adequately Protect Head/FMVSS 201

NHTSA #17V268000 · Seat Belts — Rear/Other · NHTSA notice

Reported April 24, 2017 · Nissan North America, Inc.

Potentially affected: 44,264 vehicles

Repair completion: 80.21% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified September 19, 2017 · Vehicles built August 7, 2015 – February 24, 2017 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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 Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 201, "Occupant Protection in Interior Impact."

Safety consequence

If the occupant's head contacts the D-ring bolt trim cap during a crash, there is an increased risk of injury.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Fuel Tank Breather Tube Incorrectly Attached

NHTSA #16V847000 · Fuel System, Diesel — Storage — Tank Assembly · NHTSA notice

Reported November 22, 2016 · Nissan North America, Inc.

Potentially affected: 12,112 vehicles

Repair completion: 99.46% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified December 12, 2016 · Vehicles built August 7, 2015 – September 1, 2016 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016 Titan Diesel XD vehicles manufactured August 7, 2015, to September 1, 2016. The affected vehicles may not have had the temporary fuel tank breather tube cap removed during the vehicle's assembly and the fuel tank breather tube may not have been connected to the bed rail. As a result, the fuel tank may not have the proper ventilation, possibly causing the fuel gauge and the distance to empty meter to both display inaccurately.

Safety consequence

If the fuel gauge reads incorrectly, the vehicle can run out of fuel without the driver being aware, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel tank breather tube, replacing the fuel tank, fuel sending unit, and/or fuel tank breather tube, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 12, 2016. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Other Nissan Titan XD model years

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