Nissan is recalling 168,149 Armada, Infiniti QX56, and Infiniti QX80 SUVs because the certification label on the driver's doorjamb lists the wrong weight rating. NHTSA logged the campaign as 26V455 on July 15, according to the agency's recall database.
The defect: the Gross Axle Weight Rating printed on the label understates what the axle can actually handle, which fails Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 110, the rule governing tire selection and rims. It isn't a fire risk, a stalling issue, or anything touching the brakes. It's a paperwork mismatch that only becomes a real hazard if an owner loads the SUV past the label's incorrect figure on tires sized for less.
Which SUVs are actually covered
The campaign spans three nameplates and 17 model years, but only vehicles built with the optional 22-inch wheel package:
| Vehicle | Model years | Wheels affected |
|---|---|---|
| Nissan Armada | 2020-2026 | 22-inch |
| Infiniti QX56 | 2011-2013 | 22-inch |
| Infiniti QX80 | 2014-2027 | 22-inch |
An Armada or QX80 built on the standard wheel size isn't part of this recall, no matter what model year it is. NHTSA's VIN lookup confirms it either way in about ten seconds, and it's more reliable than eyeballing the wheels in a listing photo.
The second wrong-label recall in nine days
Subaru filed an almost identical recall on July 7. NHTSA campaign 26V436 covers 541,237 Subarus, the 2019-2026 Ascent, 2025-2026 Forester and Forester Hybrid, and 2026 Crosstrek Hybrid, for the same defect: an incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating on the certification label, the same FMVSS 110 violation. Two unrelated automakers, two unrelated platforms, the identical clerical mistake, nine days apart.
A GAWR label recall carries none of the resale risk a fire or rollaway recall does. The fix is a new sticker, installed free at any dealer or mailed directly to the owner, with no parts replaced and nothing touching the drivetrain. Nissan's notification letters go out September 4, and it's mailing replacement labels on top of the dealer fix.
What this costs you as a used buyer
Nothing, in most cases. Dealers won't discount an Armada or QX80 over an open GAWR recall the way they might for an unresolved engine or brake campaign, because the fix doesn't change how the vehicle drives or what it's rated to carry once corrected. It's the same low-stakes category as Subaru's recall two weeks ago.
That doesn't make it skippable. An open recall is an open recall, it has to be disclosed, and confirming it's resolved takes five minutes at a pre-purchase inspection. If the label's already been swapped, that's your proof the fix is done. If it hasn't, ask the dealer to handle it before you sign, or factor a quick service appointment into your plans.
How to check before you buy
Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup before committing to any Armada, QX56, or QX80, used or new. The tool returns every open campaign tied to that exact vehicle, not the model year in general, since not every VIN in the affected range carries the 22-inch wheels. CarScout's recall lookup pulls the same NHTSA data if you'd rather check one tool instead of typing a VIN into two different sites.
Used inventory right now
CarScout's July 19 snapshot shows real spread across model years for both nameplates:
| Model year | Listings | Price range |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Armada | 233 | $10,992 - $34,695 |
| 2022 Armada | 203 | $21,995 - $47,112 |
| 2024 Armada | 386 | $27,913 - $57,895 |
| 2018 QX80 | 98 | $12,999 - $32,700 |
| 2022 QX80 | 121 | $22,224 - $56,856 |
Older QX56s from the 2011-2013 recall window are thinner on the ground: CarScout's snapshot counts 21 to 35 listings per model year, mostly higher-mileage trucks under $25,000.
FAQ
Does this recall hurt resale value on a used Armada or QX80? Unlikely. It's a certification label correction, not a mechanical defect, and the fix is a free dealer visit or a mailed replacement sticker that doesn't touch the drivetrain or safety systems. Sellers have no real reason to discount for it beyond disclosing that the campaign is open.
How do I know if my specific Armada has the 22-inch wheels this recall covers? Check the tire sidewall for the size stamped into the rubber, or run the VIN through NHTSA's recall database, which confirms whether that exact vehicle is in scope. Not every Armada or QX80 built in the affected years shipped with the optional wheel package.
Why are two different automakers recalling the same wrong sticker within two weeks? NHTSA hasn't said whether the Subaru and Nissan campaigns share a root cause or a common supplier. What's confirmed: they're separate filings, 26V436 and 26V455, nine days apart, for the identical FMVSS 110 label violation on completely unrelated vehicle lines.
Bottom line
If you're shopping a used Armada, QX56, or QX80 this summer, don't assume a clean-looking title means a clean recall history. Pull the VIN through CarScout's recall lookup first, then check current Nissan Armada market pricing or Infiniti QX80 pricing before you make an offer.
Sources: NHTSA Recalls API, campaign 26V455000 (filed July 15, 2026) and campaign 26V436000 (filed July 7, 2026); CarScout market snapshot, July 19, 2026.