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Engine Wiring Harness Fire Risk — Recall 20V759000 (2020)
warning light; recall notice; repeated dealer repair
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2020-2024 Nissan Titan owners: 10 recalls, widespread ZF transmission lurch, phantom braking & airbag defects. California lemon law rights explained. Free case review.
You saved up for a full-size American truck and chose the 2020-2024 Nissan Titan — a truck that promised V8 muscle, a new 9-speed automatic, and a suite of driver-assist technology to compete with the F-150 and Silverado. What many Titan owners discovered instead was a vehicle with a deeply troubled relationship with its own transmission. From the first week of ownership, owners across all model years have reported the same frightening experience: coming to a stop at a traffic light and having the truck lurch violently forward — as if rear-ended — when the ZF 9HP58 9-speed automatic downshifts abruptly from second to first gear. Dealer after dealer has told these owners this is 'normal behavior' for this transmission. It is not. More than 100 NHTSA complaints spanning MY2020 through MY2024 document the same symptoms, the same dealer dismissal, and the same lack of a permanent fix. The Titan's trouble list doesn't end there. Ten separate federal recalls cover a five-year window: engine wiring that can cause fires, tires that can fail at highway speed, parking pawls that allow the truck to roll away unattended, airbag inflators that absorb moisture, and rearview cameras that go black. Two separate recalls address the parking pawl alone. Both of the vehicle's airbag systems — the driver inflator and the control unit — have their own individual recall campaigns. For California owners, every one of these defects carries Song-Beverly implications. If your Titan has been back to the dealer for the same problem more than once — or has spent weeks in the shop — you may have lemon-law rights regardless of whether Nissan has formally acknowledged the problem.
The issues owners report most, ranked by severity — each one verified against a cited NHTSA source.
warning light; recall notice; repeated dealer repair
smoke odor while driving at highway speed; vehicle fire between cab and rear; limp mode followed by smoke from engine bay; no prior warning lights or DTCs; vehicle completely destroyed by fire; Nissan refuses to investigate MY2021 citing different model-year designation despite shared wiring plant
warning light; recall notice; repeated dealer repair
tail light out; exterior light warning; reduced rear visibility
transmission shifts unexpectedly; hesitation; harsh shift; transmission warning
backup camera blank; screen goes black in reverse; rearview camera distorted
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Open any defect for the symptoms and why it matters for a California lemon-law claim. Each is tied to a cited NHTSA source.
warning light; recall notice; repeated dealer repair
Recall 20V759000 addresses an exposed engine harness wire that can cause an electrical short, engine stall, or vehicle fire in all MY2020 Titan and Titan XD trucks. A vehicle fire or engine stall at highway speed is a catastrophic safety defect. If Nissan's dealer failed to complete the harness inspection and replacement, or if the vehicle experienced any stall or fire event after the recall repair was performed, Song-Beverly entitles California owners to demand a replacement or refund. Repair orders confirming that only a conditional inspection (not full harness replacement) was performed may indicate an incomplete remedy.
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine harness, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 27, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261
warning light; recall notice; repeated dealer repair
Recall 21V169000 covers Continental tires on 2018-2021 Titans where over-curing during production can cause sidewall cracking or belt-edge separation, risking sudden air loss and loss of vehicle control. If affected tires were not replaced under recall and an owner experienced a blowout or tire failure, Nissan's failure to act is relevant under Song-Beverly. Owners who had tires replaced under warranty before the recall was issued should confirm whether the replacement tires were also Continental units from the same production batch — the recall only covers replacement if the original tires remain on the vehicle.
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires, and replace them as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 11, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC798.
tail light out; exterior light warning; reduced rear visibility
Recall 21V471000 covers 2020-2021 Titans where the front turn signal bulb can crack and fail, reducing the ability to signal turns and increasing crash risk. Although the remedy (bulb inspection and replacement) is straightforward, owners who experienced accidents or near-misses attributable to inoperable turn signals before the recall remedy was available may have a damages claim beyond the recall repair. California dealers must complete recall repairs promptly; unreasonable delay can itself support a Song-Beverly argument if the vehicle spent excessive time out of service awaiting parts.
Dealers will inspect and replace the bulbs as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 20, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's numbers for this recall are PM986 and PC811.
transmission shifts unexpectedly; hesitation; harsh shift; transmission warning
Recall 22V457000 addresses a defective parking pawl pin in 2020-2022 Titan and Frontier transmissions that may fail to engage when shifted into Park, allowing the vehicle to roll away. This is a loss-of-passive-restraint safety defect. Multiple owners in NHTSA complaints report that recall parts were unavailable for months after the campaign launched, leaving them driving vehicles under Nissan's advisory to 'always apply the parking brake.' Under Song-Beverly, a vehicle that cannot be returned to a safe repaired state within a reasonable time — including part-availability delays — may qualify for a buyback. Owners who experienced an actual rollaway event should preserve any police report and photos.
Owners are advised to apply the parking brake every time they park their vehicle. Dealers will replace the transmission parking pawl pin, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 2022. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this rec
backup camera blank; screen goes black in reverse; rearview camera distorted
Recall 22V527000 addresses inoperative rearview cameras on 2022 Titan rental and fleet vehicles caused by an IVI system reboot triggered when the SiriusXM subscription is set to 'Not Subscribed.' An inoperative rearview camera violates FMVSS 111 Rear Visibility. This recall was limited to rental/fleet Titans; retail MY2022 Titans with the same IVI reboot symptom outside the recall scope should be evaluated under Song-Beverly independently. If the dealer applied the recall software update but the camera continued to fail, that unsuccessful repair attempt counts toward the lemon-law threshold.
The Infotainment system software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 29, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R22A5 PC901 PC
transmission shifts unexpectedly; hesitation; harsh shift; transmission warning
Recall 22V671000 is a broader rollaway campaign covering 2020-2023 Titans (and 2020-2022 Frontier and 2023 Z) with the same parking pawl engagement failure as 22V457000. The remedy varies by model year: MY2020-2022 Titans receive TCM and ECM reprogram plus physical pin replacement; MY2023 Titans receive TCM reprogram only. Critically, the TCM reprogram for this recall overlaps with the ZF 9HP58 shift-quality complaints documented in iss-11 — owners who had the recall performed but still experience harsh downshifts or lurching have grounds to return to the dealer for additional transmission service, each visit counting as an unsuccessful repair attempt.
Owners are advised to apply the parking brake every time they park their vehicle. Dealers will perform the applicable repairs below, free of charge: • Model Year 2020-2022 Frontier vehicles: reprogram Transmission Control Module (TCM) • Model Year 2020-2022 Titan vehicles: reprogram TCM and Engine C
backup camera blank; screen goes black in reverse; rearview camera distorted
Recall 22V772000 covers 2022 Titans where the IVI system continuously reboots on vehicle restart, leaving the rearview display inoperative in violation of FMVSS 111. Distinct from recall 22V527000 (SiriusXM-triggered reboot), this defect occurs regardless of subscription status. OTA software updates were offered, but owners whose OTA failed or was unavailable had to visit a dealer. Any vehicle spending 30 or more cumulative days out of service for warranty repairs — including this infotainment issue combined with other repairs — triggers Song-Beverly's alternative lemon-law presumption under Civil Code § 1793.2(d)(2).
The IVI software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 18, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's numbers for this recall are R22B8, R22C1, and PC923/
warning light; recall notice; repeated dealer repair
Recall 23V273000 covers 2023 Titan tires with a manufacturing defect causing inner bead tears that can result in rapid pressure loss while driving, risking loss of vehicle control. The remedy is replacement of all four road tires. If a California owner experienced a blowout or vehicle-control incident attributable to this defect before the recall remedy was available, or if the replacement tires were also defective, Nissan's liability under Song-Beverly extends to consequential damages (rental car, diminished value) in addition to the recall repair.
Dealers will replace all four road tires, or inspect and replace the spare tire assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 10, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC973 and PC9
airbag warning light; passenger airbag may not deploy; SRS warning; occupant detection fault
Recall 24V154000 addresses a manufacturing defect in the driver-side airbag inflator that can absorb moisture and cause the airbag to deploy improperly during a crash, potentially failing to protect the driver. This defect affects MY2024 Titans sold new to California consumers who have the strongest Song-Beverly protections. If a dealer is unable to supply replacement airbag assemblies within a reasonable time, the 30-day out-of-service provision applies. Any accident occurring in a MY2024 Titan with an unrepaired recall 24V154000 defect where the airbag deployed improperly supports both a product liability and a lemon-law claim.
Dealers will replace the front driver's air bag assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's numbers for this recall are PD103, PD104, and PMA34.
airbag warning light; passenger airbag may not deploy; SRS warning; occupant detection fault
Recall 24V580000 covers 2021 and 2024 Titans where a missing ACU spacer allows the fastener to loosen, resulting in an unsecured Air Bag Control Unit that may prevent or delay airbag deployment in a crash. The remedy is ACU replacement. MY2021 Titan owners are notable here — this recall arrived years after initial purchase, meaning warranty coverage depends on timing. California's Song-Beverly Act requires that Nissan notify California owners and provide free repairs; failure to complete the ACU replacement promptly, or any collision that occurred before the repair was available where airbags failed to deploy, is directly relevant to a lemon-law claim.
Dealers will replace the ACU, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 19, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PD120.
transmission lurches or surges forward when braking to a stop; hard downshift from 2nd to 1st gear at 5-15 mph; sudden forward jolt at red lights or stop signs; truck feels like it was rear-ended; harsh clunk when shifting from park to drive; gear hunting / searching; severe lag or hesitation on acceleration from a complete stop; seatbelt locks from jolt; transmission warning light; Service AT message; TCM replaced but symptoms recur
This is the most-complained defect for the A61 Titan across all model years. Under Song-Beverly, a safety-related defect that impairs vehicle control — the forward lurch can cause rear-end collisions — that has been presented to the dealer multiple times without a lasting repair constitutes a strong lemon-law trigger. TCM reprograms under recalls 22V457000 and 22V671000 did not resolve the symptom for many owners, meaning subsequent repair attempts likely count as additional 'unsuccessful repair' attempts under Civil Code § 1793.2(d). Owners should preserve every repair order documenting transmission concerns, including any noting 'normal vehicle behavior' or 'unable to duplicate,' as dealer-friction documentation.
TCM and ECM software reprogram per recalls 22V457000 / 22V671000 and TSBs NTB21-028 / NTB21-073. If symptoms persist after reprogramming, ZF valve-body inspection; in severe cases valve-body or complete transmission replacement.
severe hesitation on acceleration from a stop or at highway speeds; engine surges or hunts RPM; loss of throttle response despite full pedal input; engine revs high but truck will not accelerate; stall in intersection; check engine light; intermittent; dealer unable to duplicate; NissanConnect app shows daily low-oil-pressure warning
Loss of throttle response in an intersection or during a highway merge constitutes a safety-related defect under Song-Beverly. Owner ODI 11472262 documents three dealer visits with the dealer telling the owner 'this is normal for this type of truck' — a textbook dealer-friction response that does not reset the lemon-law attempt counter. California law treats a written diagnosis of 'normal operation' as an unsuccessful repair attempt when the defect is objectively present. Owners should request written repair orders each visit even when the dealer declines to perform any repair.
ECM software reprogram per NTB21-028 / NTB21-073. Inspect engine wiring harness per recall 20V759000 if not already remedied. If hesitation persists, throttle body and fuel-injection system diagnostic.
automatic emergency brakes activate with no obstacle present; truck suddenly stops on highway under bridges or in shadows; AEB triggers going over railroad tracks; crash avoidance warning light; 'front radar obstructed' warning; Rear Automatic Braking falsely activates during multi-point turns with trailer attached; vehicle cannot be moved after false AEB event; rear collision from following vehicle after sudden AEB stop
Unintended full-stop AEB activation at highway speed — particularly when followed by a rear-end collision (as documented in ODI 11529728, where a semi struck the owner's Titan after the false AEB stop) — is a textbook Song-Beverly safety-defect scenario. A dealer acknowledgment of 'known issue' without any corrective repair is a failed repair attempt. Owners whose vehicle has experienced multiple false-AEB events that the dealer cannot replicate should document each event with date, location, speed, and any dealer repair order notation, however brief.
No permanent remedy confirmed. Dealers have advised disabling ProPILOT/AEB as a workaround. Nissan may issue sensor calibration or software updates through TSB; trailer-specific RAB disable may be addressed via software update.
infotainment screen goes completely black; head unit reboots while driving; backup camera screen black or distorted; Apple CarPlay freezes or drops connection; GPS navigation arrow displays incorrectly; climate and audio controls unresponsive; screen glare so severe backup camera is unreadable in sunlight; persistent even after recall OTA update (22V527000 / 22V772000)
The backup camera being inoperative due to head-unit black-screen is a federal FMVSS 111 compliance issue — the same standard cited in recalls 22V527000 and 22V772000. If a non-recall-affected MY2021+ Titan presents with the same symptom and a dealer cannot supply a repair within a reasonable time due to part unavailability, the 30-cumulative-days-out-of-service Song-Beverly trigger may apply even without a formal recall. Each repair order documenting 'part on order' or 'unable to duplicate' counts toward the Song-Beverly repair-attempt threshold.
Head-unit software update if available. If black-screen persists, head-unit replacement (part availability has been constrained per owner reports). Interim: power-cycle vehicle to restore head unit.
water dripping from driver-side dashboard near emergency brake pedal or under steering wheel; interior padding soaked after rain; water stains on headliner; wind noise at A-pillar or door seals; rain entering through roof seam with insufficient sealant; electrical components under dash exposed to water
Water intrusion that reaches electrical connectors under the dashboard can cause corrosion-related failures (TCM, BCM, airbag ACU wiring), potentially compounding existing electrical defects documented in this vehicle's recall history. Under Song-Beverly, a structural body defect that reappears after repeated dealer re-sealing attempts qualifies as a defect that 'substantially impairs use and value.' Owners should photograph water pools and soaked padding and request dealer repair orders that identify the specific leak path and repair performed each visit.
Windshield re-seal or replacement. Sunroof drain tube inspection and clearing. Roof rain-gutter seam sealant application at incomplete sections. Interior drying and any corroded/moisture-damaged electrical connector replacement.
smoke odor while driving at highway speed; vehicle fire between cab and rear; limp mode followed by smoke from engine bay; no prior warning lights or DTCs; vehicle completely destroyed by fire; Nissan refuses to investigate MY2021 citing different model-year designation despite shared wiring plant
A vehicle fire while driving is a catastrophic safety event. If the fire occurred while the vehicle was under warranty and the recall repair had already been performed or was pending, Nissan's refusal to investigate the MY2021 vehicle (ODI 11660246) may constitute a failure to offer a good-faith warranty remedy. Song-Beverly entitles California consumers to a replacement or refund if a safety defect causing a fire risk cannot be repaired after a reasonable number of attempts — and a vehicle fire is among the most direct evidence of irreparable defect.
Full engine harness inspection and replacement per recall 20V759000 procedures. Owners of MY2021 vehicles experiencing smoke or fire symptoms should demand Nissan inspect the engine harness even if the vehicle is outside the formal recall scope.
fuel gauge does not update after fill-up; distance-to-empty display stays fixed; gauge reads full then drops immediately; gauge reads empty when tank has fuel; EVAP system clogged with road debris causing fuel overflow when refueling; fuel vapor smell at fill-up; fuel spills back out of filler neck
Fuel overflow during refueling (the EVAP clog scenario in ODI 11487836) creates a fire hazard and potentially violates FMVSS 301. If Nissan cannot permanently repair the EVAP system after multiple attempts, Song-Beverly applies. The gauge inaccuracy alone (running out of fuel due to stale DTE reading) can constitute a defect that impairs use if the owner has returned for it multiple times without resolution.
Fuel sender replacement if float is confirmed sticking. EVAP canister and control valve replacement or cleaning. If EVAP clog causes fuel spillage, inspect entire EVAP system for debris intrusion.
remedy available
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021 and 2024 Titan vehicles. The Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) may be missing a spacer, which can allow the fastener to loosen and result in an unsecured ACU.
remedy available
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2024 Titan, Frontier, Infiniti QX60, Pathfinder, 2023-2024 Sentra, Versa, Kicks, Infiniti QX50, and 2023 Rogue vehicles. Due to a manufacturing issue, the driver's air bag inflator may absorb moisture, and cause the air bag to deploy improperly.
remedy available
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2023 Titan and Frontier vehicles. The tires may have a tear in the inner bead which can cause a rapid loss of tire pressure.
remedy available
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2022 Titan, Titan XD, Frontier, and 2021-2022 Rogue vehicles. The in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) system may continuously reboot when the vehicle is restarted, which can result in an inoperative rearview display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
remedy available
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Titan, 2020-2022 Frontier, and 2023 Z vehicles. The transmission parking pawl may not engage when the vehicle is shifted into park, which can result in a vehicle rollaway.
remedy available
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Rogue, 2022 Frontier, Pathfinder, and Titan rental vehicles. When the Sirius XM subscription is set to "Not Subscribed," it may cause the infotainment head unit to reboot, resulting in an inoperative rearview camera. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
remedy available
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Frontier and Titan vehicles. The transmission parking pawl may not engage when the vehicle is shifted into park, which can result in a vehicle rollaway.
remedy available
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Titan, Titan XD, and Versa vehicles. The front right and/or left turn signal bulb can crack and fail to illuminate.
remedy available
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Altima and 2018-2021 Titan vehicles equipped with Continental tires. On the affected vehicles, it is possible that one or more tires were cured for too long during tire production.
remedy available
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020 Titan and Titan XD pickup trucks. The engine wiring harness could contain an exposed wire that can cause an electrical short or arcing if it contacts another wire.
Every item below comes from this vehicle's documented defects. The more you recognize, the more a free case review is worth your time.
California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act gives you powerful rights if your 2020-2024 Nissan Titan was sold or leased new in California and Nissan cannot fix a defect after a reasonable number of attempts. For Titan owners:
Critically: a repair order that says 'unable to duplicate,' 'normal vehicle behavior,' or 'no defect found' is still a failed repair attempt under Civil Code § 1793.2(d) when the defect is objectively present. Dealers telling Titan owners that the ZF transmission lurch is 'how this truck is supposed to work' are documenting unsuccessful repairs — not Nissan absolutions. Save every repair order, every loaner agreement, and every Nissan Customer Affairs case number. If your Titan qualifies, Song-Beverly entitles you to a full replacement truck or purchase-price refund, plus attorney's fees that Nissan is required to pay.
“Could not duplicate” doesn't mean the defect isn't real. Here's exactly what to do to protect a potential California lemon-law claim.
Document the moment it happens. Photos, video, and screenshots of any warning lights — with the date and the mileage.
Get a repair order every visit — even “found nothing.” That paperwork is the foundation of a claim.
Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Note any recall that has no available remedy yet.
Track your out-of-service days. California law counts the cumulative days your vehicle spends in the shop.
Keep loaner & rental records. Alternate-transport paperwork during long repairs matters.
Save everything in one place. Symptoms, dates, repair orders, and every repeat visit — the intermittent ones especially.
The Titan has an unusually high 'cannot duplicate' rate — especially for the ZF 9HP58 lurch and ProPILOT phantom braking. Here is what to do:
1. Document every symptom event immediately: date, time, location, speed, mileage, weather. Record video of the dashboard and symptom if safe. The lurch is intermittent and often disappears in the dealer's lot.
2. Request a written repair order every visit, even when the dealer says nothing is wrong. California law requires dealers to document the customer complaint and their findings. 'No defect found' or 'normal vehicle behavior' still counts as an unsuccessful repair attempt under Song-Beverly — it is not a pass for Nissan.
3. Ask the service advisor to road-test with you present on the same road where the symptom occurs. The lurch-on-stop is reproducible on a normal deceleration cycle; phantom braking is reproducible near bridges or railroad tracks in sunny conditions.
4. Bring printed NHTSA ODI complaint summaries showing the same defect on the same model year. Ask the dealer to open a warranty claim and escalate to Nissan Technical Assistance (NTA). Request the NTA case number in writing.
5. Track cumulative days out of service. Thirty or more total days at the dealer for any combination of warranty repairs triggers Song-Beverly's alternative buyback ground under Civil Code § 1793.2(d)(2) — regardless of repair-attempt count. Log every date in.
The 2020-2024 Nissan Titan tells a story of a capable full-size truck undermined by a transmission calibration that Nissan has never fully fixed. The ZF 9HP58 lurch-on-stop is not a quirk; it is a safety defect documented in over 100 NHTSA complaints spanning five model years, two TSBs, and two recalls — and it persists after all of them. Combined with ten recall campaigns in five years — including two for airbags and two for the same parking pawl defect — the Titan's record is one that California lemon-law attorneys will find meaningful. If your Titan has been to the dealer more than once for the transmission, or if you have experienced phantom AEB activation, a camera blackout, or any of the documented defects above, your repair history deserves a professional review.
— The Margarian Law team
If your 2020-2024 Nissan Titan has been to the dealer multiple times for the transmission lurch, phantom AEB braking, a black backup camera, or any documented recall defect, you may have lemon-law rights. Margarian Law has handled thousands of cases and offers a free review — Nissan pays your attorney's fees if your case succeeds.
The lurch is caused by the ZF 9HP58 9-speed automatic abruptly downshifting from 2nd to 1st gear while the truck is still moving, pushing the vehicle forward as if tapped from behind. This is the most-reported defect across all MY2020-2024 Titans — over 100 NHTSA complaints document the same pattern. Nissan issued TSBs NTB21-028 and NTB21-073 (TCM/ECM reprogram) and included TCM software updates in recalls 22V457000 and 22V671000, but many owners report the lurch persists after all recall repairs. If your dealer called this 'normal behavior,' that written response counts as an unsuccessful repair attempt under Song-Beverly — not a pass for Nissan. Keep every repair order.
Partially — but not completely. Recalls 22V457000 and 22V671000 include TCM reprograms, but those campaigns primarily targeted the parking-pawl rollaway defect, not the 2nd-to-1st gear lurch on deceleration. Nissan TSBs NTB21-028 and NTB21-073 target the shift-quality issue more directly. If the recall repairs are done and your Titan still lurches, you have an unresolved warranty claim. Song-Beverly does not require a formal recall — it requires only that Nissan failed to repair a defect after a reasonable number of attempts. Return to the dealer, document each visit with a written repair order, and ask Nissan to open a Technical Assistance case for the continuing symptom.
The Titan's ProPILOT Assist radar misidentifies stationary contrast features — bridge shadows, railroad tracks, sunlight reflections — as obstacles and applies full emergency braking. NHTSA complaints ODI 11502402, 11513797, and 11529728 document this repeatedly, including one owner rear-ended by a semi at 50 mph after a false AEB stop. The Rear Automatic Braking also falsely triggers during low-speed trailer maneuvering. Dealers have called this a 'known issue' without a fix. No recall exists as of 2026. Document every false-AEB event with date, location, and speed; request a written repair order every dealer visit. Two failed repair attempts for this safety defect can trigger Song-Beverly rights.
A black rearview camera screen violates federal FMVSS 111 Rear Visibility. Recalls 22V527000 and 22V772000 address this for 2022 rental/fleet Titans — not retail units or other model years. If your MY2020, 2021, 2023, or 2024 Titan has the same black-screen symptom, you still have a warranty claim even without a recall. Request a written repair order every time the camera fails; record a short video of the black screen when you shift into reverse. If the dealer cannot supply a head-unit replacement promptly due to part availability, every shop-day counts toward California's 30-cumulative-days Song-Beverly trigger.
Yes — two separate airbag campaigns. Recall 24V154000 (February 2024) covers 2024 Titans where the driver airbag inflator may absorb moisture and deploy improperly in a crash; the remedy is airbag assembly replacement. Recall 24V580000 (August 2024) covers 2021 and 2024 Titans with a missing ACU spacer that can prevent airbag deployment entirely; the remedy is ACU replacement. If your Titan is affected by either campaign and the repair has not been completed, contact your Nissan dealer immediately. If you were in a collision in an unrepaired Titan and airbags failed to deploy, preserve all documents and consult an attorney — both Song-Beverly and product liability law may apply.
Under Song-Beverly, your Titan may qualify as a lemon if: (a) Nissan had two or more failed repair attempts for a safety defect — the ZF lurch, phantom AEB, parking-pawl rollaway, or airbag defects all qualify; (b) four or more failed attempts for any serious warranty defect; or (c) 30 or more cumulative shop days for warranty repairs. 'Failed repair' includes visits where the dealer writes 'normal behavior,' 'unable to duplicate,' or 'no defect found' — those responses still count. The Titan's lurch persists after Nissan's own recall repairs, so many owners have accumulated four or more failed attempts without realizing it. Keep every repair order. Ten recalls in five years make the Titan one of the more frequently litigated full-size trucks in California's lemon-law market.
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