2020–2021 Nissan (3 models) Exterior Lighting Recall 21V471000 (Nissan PM986)
NHTSA recall 21V471000 (Nissan recall PM986 / PC811) covers about 30,799 2020–2021 Nissan (3 models) vehicles (exterior lighting), filed with NHTSA Jun 23, 2021. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.
Source: NHTSA campaign 21V471000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research
What's recalled
Component: Exterior lighting (turn signal, bulbs)
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Titan, Titan XD, and Versa vehicles. The front right and/or left turn signal bulb can crack and fail to illuminate.
The risk
Inoperable front turn signals cannot alert on-coming drivers and/or pedestrians that the vehicle will be turning, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy and its status
Dealers will inspect and replace the bulbs as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 20, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's numbers for this recall are PM986 and PC811.
Status: NHTSA lists Aug 20, 2021 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.
Nissan recall number PM986 / PC811
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 21V471000 as PM986, PC811. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "PM986 recall" refers to the same campaign.
Affected models and years
Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.
| Vehicle | Model years | More |
|---|---|---|
| Nissan Titan | 2020–2021 | All Titan recallsYears to avoid |
| Nissan Titan Xd | 2020–2021 | — |
| Nissan Versa | 2020–2021 | All Versa recallsYears to avoid |
Key dates
- Report filed with NHTSA
- Jun 23, 2021
- Owner notification
- Aug 20, 2021
- Recall initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Filed by
- Nissan North America, Inc.
- Safety standard (FMVSS)
- 108
Check your VIN for 21V471000
- Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
- Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
- If 21V471000 is open, call any Nissan dealer's service department and give them the recall number (21V471000 or PM986). The repair is free.
Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 21V471000?
NHTSA recall 21V471000 (Nissan recall PM986 / PC811) covers about 30,799 2020–2021 Nissan (3 models) vehicles (exterior lighting), filed with NHTSA Jun 23, 2021. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2020-2021 Titan, Titan XD, and Versa vehicles.
Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 21V471000?
NHTSA's record for 21V471000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "Inoperable front turn signals cannot alert on-coming drivers and/or pedestrians that the vehicle will be turning, increasing the risk of a crash." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 21V471000?
Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Nissan dealer to check it.
What is the fix for recall 21V471000, and is it free?
NHTSA's record says: "Dealers will inspect and replace the bulbs as necessary, free of charge." NHTSA lists Aug 20, 2021 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
What is the Nissan recall number for 21V471000?
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as PM986, PC811. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (PM986, PC811) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 21V471000.
Sources and method
- NHTSA recall record for 21V471000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
- "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
- Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.
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