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Nissan Equipment Recalls Address Incorrect Labels and LEAF Defroster Instructions
Incorrect load information is the recurring issue in Nissan’s equipment notices: three concern missing or inaccurate labels, while one concerns LEAF defroster instructions. Certain 2016–2018 Titan and 2016 and 2018 Titan XD trucks lack a modification label reflecting reduced carrying capacity from accessories. Certain 2025 Kicks vehicles have incorrect weight ratings; some SR vehicles with optional 19-inch wheels also list an incorrect wheel size. The broadest model-year coverage concerns certain 2020–2026 Armada, 2011–2013 Infiniti QX56, and 2014–2027 QX80 vehicles with 22-inch wheels and incorrect axle ratings. Separately, certain 2018–2023 LEAF manuals give incorrect defroster operating instructions that can reduce windshield visibility.
Warning signs to watch for
- February 2023 LEAF manual recall R22C5: reduced defroster performance can limit visibility through the windshield.
Can you keep driving? What the notices say
None of these equipment notices instructs owners to stop driving or park outside. The February 2023 LEAF defroster-manual notice R22C5 does not tell owners to stop driving. The April 2018 Titan and Titan XD load-capacity-label notice does not tell owners to stop driving. The April 2025 Kicks certification-label notice PD136/PMA47 does not tell owners to stop driving. The July 2026 Armada, Infiniti QX56, and QX80 axle-weight-label notice likewise does not tell owners to stop driving.
What the free repair involves
Nissan mails a free defroster-instruction addendum for LEAF recall R22C5. The Titan notice provides a free modification label with installation instructions. For the Kicks and Armada/Infiniti label recalls, dealers install new labels free of charge, and replacement labels are also mailed to owners.
Severity at a glance
| Severity | Recalls |
|---|---|
| medium | 1 |
| low | 3 |
Models affected most
Every recall in this group
| Date | Recall | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 15, 2026 | Nissan Armada and Infiniti QX80 Incorrect Weight Label | low |
| Apr 18, 2025 | Nissan Kicks Certification Label Lists Wrong Weight Ratings | low |
| Feb 2, 2023 | Nissan LEAF manual gives wrong defroster operating instructions | medium |
| Apr 16, 2018 | Nissan Titan Trucks Missing Weight Capacity Label | low |
Common questions
Does the LEAF defroster recall replace the defroster?
The February 2023 notice R22C5 specifies a mailed Owner’s Manual addendum with updated defroster operating instructions, free of charge. It covers certain 2018–2023 LEAF vehicles and does not specify replacement of defroster hardware.
Which 2025 Kicks label information can be incorrect?
The notice identifies incorrect Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and Gross Axle Weight Rating values on certain 2025 Kicks certification labels. Certain SR vehicles with the optional 19-inch wheel package may also have an incorrect wheel size printed on the label.
Which Armada and Infiniti vehicles are in the axle-weight-label recall?
The July 2026 notice covers certain 2020–2026 Nissan Armada, 2011–2013 Infiniti QX56, and 2014–2027 Infiniti QX80 vehicles equipped with 22-inch wheels. It identifies an incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating on the certification label and specifies replacement labels.
A recall applies only to specific vehicles. Check your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.