2019 NISSAN ARMADA Complaints and Recall Information
The 2019 Nissan Armada has 13 complaints and 1 recall filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to the battery and electrical system, including repeated battery failures and warnings of body control module malfunctions. Some also describe problems with the infotainment system and seat belt buckles.
- Battery failure. Multiple owners report batteries dying prematurely despite recent replacements, causing starting problems.
- Body Control Module malfunction. Complaints describe intermittent parasitic electrical draw linked to the body control module causing battery drain and warning lights.
- Dashboard warning lights. The BCI Malfunction warning light appears frequently, sometimes triggering limp mode, brake engagement, or preventing the vehicle from starting.
- Repeated limp mode entries. The vehicle may enter limp mode unexpectedly, limiting drivability until a restart or battery disconnect.
- Seat belt buckle problems. The seat belt buckle can become stuck and difficult to unlatch, requiring force to release.
- Infotainment system failure. The front infotainment, hands-free phone features, and backup camera fail intermittently every few minutes, impairing functionality.
- Telematics communication module. The communication module is reported to fail, causing infotainment and connectivity problems that dealerships acknowledge as common in this model year.
- Backup camera glare. The silver trim around the center console creates a strong glare that distracts drivers and requires covering the console to avoid.
- Multiple battery replacements. Some owners report having to replace the battery multiple times within a short period due to failure.
There is one recall for the 2019 Nissan Armada affecting the backup prevention sensing system.
- Backup camera system. (NHTSA Recall 19V654000) Affects 1,228,830 vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be set so the rear view image is no longer visible, and the system retains this setting when the vehicle is placed in reverse. This defect increases the risk of a crash. Nissan notifies owners in phases and dealers update the backup camera software free of charge beginning November 11, 2019. There is no "Do Not Drive" or "Park Outside" advisory.
Owners facing repeated battery and electrical system repairs, or ongoing safety defects such as malfunctioning warning systems, may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Those dealing with unresolved recall issues should also consider their options in consultation with legal resources.
2019 NISSAN ARMADA Summary
2019
Model Year
13
Total Complaints
1
Total Recalls
1228830
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2019 NISSAN ARMADA
1228830 vehicles affected
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Titan Diesel, Versa Note and Versa Sedan vehicles, as well as Infiniti Q50, Q60, QX30 and QX80 vehicles. Additionally included are 2019 Nissan GT-R and Taxi and Infiniti QX50, QX60, Q70, Q70L vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
Complaints
2019 NISSAN ARMADA
ID: 2124165UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The front infotainment system goes out every 2 1/2 to 3 minutes this also includes the hands free phone features and backup camera. Additionally, with the hands free phone the person on the other end of the line is unable to hear the driver of the car causing the driver to not be able to make hands free calls which is a law in Colorado. I took the car into the dealership as per recommendation of Nissan Customer Care. The dealership found that the Telematics communication module is failing and a new one is required, the rep stated this has been happening a lot with the same make, model and year vehicle as mine. Additionally, the silver colored trim around the center console puts off a very bright glare that catches the drivers eye and is blinding for a couple of seconds, the only way to resolve this is to cover up the whole center console so as to be able to see when driving.
2019 NISSAN ARMADA
ID: 2124164ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The front infotainment system goes out every 2 1/2 to 3 minutes this also includes the hands free phone features and backup camera. Additionally, with the hands free phone the person on the other end of the line is unable to hear the driver of the car causing the driver to not be able to make hands free calls which is a law in Colorado. I took the car into the dealership as per recommendation of Nissan Customer Care. The dealership found that the Telematics communication module is failing and a new one is required, the rep stated this has been happening a lot with the same make, model and year vehicle as mine. Additionally, the silver colored trim around the center console puts off a very bright glare that catches the drivers eye and is blinding for a couple of seconds, the only way to resolve this is to cover up the whole center console so as to be able to see when driving.
2019 NISSAN ARMADA
ID: 2121602ENGINE
I’ve replaced the battery 3x’s in this vehicle last one was 9 months ago and today battery completely dead. Why haven’t an ECU # 08050 recall hasn’t been activated for these vehicles with this problem?
2019 NISSAN ARMADA
ID: 2118358ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
I am having the same issues as other recalled Armadas with the battery not charging due to smart alternator however my vehicle was not included in the recall. I have had multiple incidents over the years where my car would not start back. Not only is it an inconvenience, but also a safety concern for my daughter and I.
2019 NISSAN ARMADA
ID: 2095987BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS
My 2019 Nissan Armada has been showing a BCI Malfuntion warning light for the past year and a half on and off. Sometimes it puts the truck in limp mode, it won't start, or the brakes engage and the truck will not move while in drive. This has happened well over 30 times in the last year and a half. Typically, turning the truck off and on solves the issue, but there have been instances where I needed to unhook the battery. I read there was a recall on the 2017-2019 models for this issue. However, when I looked up the VIN on this site, it says my truck has no open recalls. I took it to a mechanic, but they could not find any issues as the warning light had gone off. In the additional details below I have put the latest time this happened which was yesterday. However it has been happening since 2024.
2019 NISSAN ARMADA
ID: 2095986UNKNOWN OR OTHER
My 2019 Nissan Armada has been showing a BCI Malfuntion warning light for the past year and a half on and off. Sometimes it puts the truck in limp mode, it won't start, or the brakes engage and the truck will not move while in drive. This has happened well over 30 times in the last year and a half. Typically, turning the truck off and on solves the issue, but there have been instances where I needed to unhook the battery. I read there was a recall on the 2017-2019 models for this issue. However, when I looked up the VIN on this site, it says my truck has no open recalls. I took it to a mechanic, but they could not find any issues as the warning light had gone off. In the additional details below I have put the latest time this happened which was yesterday. However it has been happening since 2024.
2019 NISSAN ARMADA
ID: 2088420SEAT BELTS
Seat belt becomes stuck inside buckle component and will not unlatch. Buckle must be forcefully pushed in while repeatedly pressing the button to eject the seatbelt in order to release buckle
2019 NISSAN ARMADA
ID: 2086088BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS
Bci message appears on dash. Then a number of other dash lights (see picture attached)
2019 NISSAN ARMADA
ID: 2086087FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Bci message appears on dash. Then a number of other dash lights (see picture attached)
2019 NISSAN ARMADA
ID: 2086086SERVICE BRAKES
Bci message appears on dash. Then a number of other dash lights (see picture attached)
2019 NISSAN ARMADA
ID: 2082544ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
See attached document for complaint.
2019 NISSAN ARMADA
ID: 2082543ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
See attached document for complaint.
2019 NISSAN ARMADA
ID: 2065895ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Vehicle had the battery replaced 11months ago, after it was replaced by the dealer prior to purchasing. Starting having starting issues again, which is what led to the initial battery replacement. Had a diagnostic done to figure out where the patristic draw was coming from to learn that Nissan issued a memo/bulletin in 2019 for this exact issue (Body Control Module) causing an intermittent parasitic draw and killing the battery. An update is known and needed to resolve. Why has this not been a recall? Why do I have to pay to have this completed when Nissan knows it is an issue!?