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2021 Nissan Titan

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2021 Titan.

Transmission Automatic (S9)

The 2021 Nissan Titan is a full-size pickup truck built on Nissan's F-Alpha platform and paired with a 9-speed automatic transmission, delivering EPA fuel economy of 16/21/18 mpg across city, highway, and combined driving. The engine requires 6.9 quarts of 0W-20 viscosity oil for maintenance. Compared to the model's complaint history spanning 2004 through 2020—during which owner complaints ranged from a peak of 1,046 in the debut year down to a low of just 10 in 2014—the 2021 model year recorded 54 total owner complaints across five recalls, with Powertrain issues representing the most frequently cited concern. This positions the 2021 Titan as a notably more refined product than its early years, though the complaint level remains higher than the model's historic low point, suggesting continued refinement opportunities in drivetrain durability.

Model year202420232022202120202019201820172016

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity6.9 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-20OEM · verified
EPA fuel economy16/21/18 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 48 · 720 CCA battery, OE oil filter 152089E01A. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 48 · 720 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnSTOPOEM · verified
Tire sizeP275/70R18 116SOEM · verified
Wheel / rim8 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter152089E01A
Engine air filter16546EZ31A
Spark plug224011LA1C
Front wiper blades288909CA0A alt 28890EZ00A
Serpentine belt11720EZ30B
Thermostat11062EZ30A alt 21250EZ31A
Cabin air filter27277VX01A

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S9)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length226.4 in
Overall width80.7 in
Overall height77.2 in
Wheelbase139.8 in
Curb weight5816 lb
Track (front / rear)70.5 / 70.5 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)58/42

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined16 / 21 / 18 mpg
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelPremium Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Titan of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

5.9–9.6 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 5.90 sec — 2017 SV Single Cab (8.2 ft Bed)
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2020SV King Cab (6'6.7" Bed) 5.6L V86.30 sec14.90 sec400 hpRWD
2020PRO-4X Crew Cab (5'7" Bed) 5.6L V87.30 sec15.60 sec400 hp4x4
2020XD SL Crew Cab (6'6.7" Bed) 5.6L V87.40 sec15.70 sec400 hp4x4
2020XD Platinum Reserve Crew Cab (6'6.7" Bed) 5.6L V87.60 sec15.90 sec400 hp4x4
2020SL Crew Cab (5'7" Bed) 5.6L V87.70 sec16.00 sec400 hp4x4
2017SV Single Cab (8.2 ft Bed) 5.6L V85.90 sec14.60 sec390 hp4x4
2017SL Crew Cab (5.6 ft. Bed) 5.6L V86.00 sec14.90 sec390 hpRWD
2017PRO-4X Crew Cab (5.6 ft. Bed) 5.6L V86.40 sec15.20 sec390 hp4x4

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 6.9 qt of 0W-20 engine oil. The firing order is 1-8-7-3-6-5-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Engine CoolantNissan Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant
Engine Coolant Capacity14.1 qt
Engine Oil0W-20
Engine Oil Capacity6.9 qt

Engine torques

Engine Flywheel Bolts65.0 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts65.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs97.0 inch lbs. ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs8.1 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-8-7-3-6-5-4-2
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)Setting Speed: 600 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)50 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (Secondary Under Load)Checking Speed: 600 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (Secondary Under Load)50 rpm
Spark Plug ManufacturerNissan
Spark Plug Gap0.043 in
Spark Plug Torque14.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity1.54-1.76 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46YF
Oil Capacity5.10 oz
Standard BCI Group Number48
Standard BCI Cranking Performance720 cca

Brakes

Minimum Pad Thickness0.059" in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
117.0 inch lbs., Step 2: 52.0 inch lbs., Step 3: 96.0 inch lbs.17 in
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
11.4 ft. lbs., Step 2: 4.3 ft. lbs., Step 3: 8.01.4 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Bolts 9-1117 in
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Bolts 9-111.4 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1151.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90-96°151 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
130.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 75°, Step 3: Loosen all bolts in reverse order of tightening. Step 4: 30.0 ft. lbs., Step 5: 90°, Step 6: 90°30 ft. lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
121.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 21.021 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Bolts 1-1029 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Bolts 1-1029 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs at 105,000 mi; coolant every 7,500 mi. The big-interval services (every 7,500 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,500 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Battery (inspect) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 15,000 miBrake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Driveshaft (inspect)
Every 22,500 miKeyless Entry Remote Battery (replace)
Every 30,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect)
At 105,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 180,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2021 Titan marks the fifth year of the second generation (2017–present), a generation that has seen owner complaints drop sharply from 172 in 2017 to 21 in 2020 while recalls held between three and five annually and TSBs declined from a 246 peak to 161. For 2021 the federal record shows 22 power-train complaints — the leading category — plus five electrical-system, four unknown/other, and three forward-collision-avoidance reports, along with three crash-related and three fire-related complaints; total complaints, recalls, investigations, and TSBs for 2021 are not provided. The 2021 power-train figure alone nearly equals 2020's entire complaint total, indicating the downward trend may be stalling or that reporting lag masks the full volume. Without 2021 recall, investigation, or TSB data, the record cannot confirm whether the manufacturer has addressed the power-train focus through service campaigns. The 2021 model sits at an inflection point where early-generation issues have largely subsided but a new power-train complaint cluster appears; buyers should verify all recalls are completed and request dealer confirmation of power-train-related TSB compliance before purchase.

5
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
136
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
54
Owner complaints
3 involved a crash · 3 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★
Frontal★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 54 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train22
Electrical System5
Unknown Or Other4
Forward Collision Avoidance3
Service Brakes2
Suspension2
Suspension,Electrical System,Structure1
Electrical System,Service Brakes1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 136 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
NTB09-131C2026-04-13StructureCERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision…
NTB09-131C2026-04-13StructureCERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision…
NTB19-042F2025-02-20Electrical SystemAUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING WARNING LIGHT BLINKING APPLIED SYSTEMS: Vehicles equipped…
NTB19-033G2025-02-20Forward Collision AvoidanceINTELLIGENT CRUISE CONTROL INOPERATIVE AND AEB/FEB WARNING LIGHT ON OR RADAR OBSTRUCTION…
NTB23-023B2025-02-19Power TrainFLUID LEAK FROM THE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL CASE ACTUATOR MOTOR PLASTIC THREADS SERVICE…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2021 Titan take?

6.9 qt of Nissan 0W-20 Motor Oil, per the factory manual.

Does the 2021 Titan have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Titan get?

EPA figures are 16 city / 21 highway / 18 combined mpg.