YearToAvoid

2015 Nissan Titan Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Good The 2015 Nissan Titan ranks 13th of 19 model years tracked, with a complaint index of 33 and a Good verdict relative to other Titan years. It has 12 NHTSA complaints, 1 recall, and its top problem area is airbags, which accounted for 33% of complaints.

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
33/100
#13 of 19 Titan years
Verdict
Good
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
12
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
1
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
2
reported in complaints
Fires
0
Injuries
1
Top issue
Airbags
Best nearby year
2014
rated Best
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
14.5
12.5 city / 17.5 hwy
Injuries / deaths
1 / 3

Top 2015 Nissan Titan problems

Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Airbags4 (33%)
  2. Engine3 (25%)
  3. Brakes2 (17%)
  4. Electrical System2 (17%)
  5. Transmission & Powertrain2 (17%)
  6. Fuel System1 (8%)
  7. Steering1 (8%)
  8. Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (8%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

What owners report

  • Front airbags reportedly failed to deploy during frontal collisions, including one crash with a documented -28 delta-v where the warning lamp stayed off.
  • Rear wheels reportedly locked up and the truck shifted into 4-wheel drive on its own while driving at highway speed, a fault dealers could not reproduce.
  • The 4WD system reportedly engaged without actually shifting into 4-wheel drive, leaving one owner stuck and later requiring transfer case replacement.
  • The parking brake system reportedly fractured while driving at 25 mph, disabling normal braking until the owner reached a shop.
  • The gas gauge reportedly stopped reading accurately below a quarter tank, leading one owner to run out of fuel.
  • Doors reportedly auto-locked with the key still in the ignition and engine running after the driver stepped out.
2015 Nissan Titan complaints: complaints filed per month1May 2016Apr 2017Jul 2018Apr 2019Jan 2020Oct 2025
12 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2016 to Aug 2026; peak May 2016 (1).

2015 Nissan Titan recalls

1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 20V188000Mar 30, 2020Airbags216,678 vehicles

    Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2012-2017 NV Cargo and NV Passenger Van, 2013-2015 Titan and Armada and 2011-2012 Infiniti QX56 vehicles. Due to a manufacturing issue, the air bag inflator may not function properly or may rupture during deployment.

    Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

    Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driver air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began May 7, 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or Infiniti customer service at 1-800-662-6200.

2015 Nissan Titan fuel economy and fuel cost

City
12.5 MPG
Highway
17.5 MPG
Combined
14.5 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$4,475
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Regular
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2015 compared with other Titan years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’05’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2013Best1111314.5
2014Best010214.5
2015Good3312114.5
2017Avoid89187318
2018Caution6190418

All Nissan Titan years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2015 Nissan Titan reliable?
Relative to other Titan model years, the 2015 rates Good, with a complaint index of 33 and 12 total NHTSA complaints, ranking 13th out of 19 years tracked.
What is the main problem with the 2015 Nissan Titan?
Airbags are the top complaint area, making up 33% of complaints, including reports of front airbags failing to deploy in crashes.
Does the 2015 Nissan Titan have any recalls?
NHTSA lists one recall for the 2015 Titan covering a manufacturing issue with the front driver air bag inflator, which Nissan replaces free of charge.
How many complaints does NHTSA have on file for the 2015 Nissan Titan?
NHTSA lists 12 complaints for the 2015 Titan, including 2 crashes, 1 injury, and 3 deaths.
What is the fuel economy of the 2015 Nissan Titan?
EPA rates the 2015 Titan at 14.5 mpg combined (12.5 city / 17.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,475.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.