Nissan, Infiniti Recalling 168,000 SUVs Over Incorrect Weight Rating - MotorTrend

The Story

Nissan and Infiniti are recalling 168,149 Armada, QX56, and QX80 SUVs with 22-inch wheels over incorrect axle weight ratings. Here’s what’s happening:

The recall concerns an incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating on the certification label.

In other words, in case you weren’t aware of it or otherwise hadn’t really looked at it all that closely, the label affixed on the driver-side door jamb is full of useful information. You can see your vehicle’s optimum tire pressure, VIN, manufacture date, and even weight ratings. This last item is at the center of the latest recall…

That is — nissan North America is recalling a total of 168,149 vehicles—2020–2026 Nissan Armadas, 2011–2013 Infiniti QX56s, and 2014–2027 Infiniti QX80s—equipped with 22-inch wheels because the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) on their certification labels is incorrect. The current label states that the load capacity is higher than it…

To put it simply, so, how did this happen? As Nissan was developing a new model last year, it found a disagreement between what was specified in FMVSS 110 (“Tire Selection and Rims”) and the resulting testing procedure mandated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Breaking this down, after an internal investigation, Nissan found that its GAWR amount was calculated based solely on the vehicle’s maximum tire pressure rather than the maximum tire pressure and the OEM-recommended pressure identified on the label. This was due to “ambiguity in the [original FMVSS regulatory statement],” according to…

Now, nissan then had some more internal discussions and by early this year, updated the stated figure at the production level and started putting the corrected label on its vehicles moving forward. The automaker said it’s not aware of any crashes, injuries, or warranty claims that stem from this issue. As such, owners will receive the…

Why It Matters

This story resonates because it puts Nissan squarely in the conversation. Industry watchers often read such moves as signals — for Nissan this could mean re-engagement with a strategic recalibration.

CarMotion Daily’s Take

Our read: Nissan, Infiniti Recalling 168,000 SUVs Over Incorrect Weight Rating - MotorT… is more than a headline — it indicates a deliberate move from Nissan’s playbook. Watch the next 60 days for follow-through.