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2021 Nissan NV1500

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2021 NV1500.

The 2021 Nissan NV1500 carries a 5.3-quart oil capacity spec'd for 5W-30 viscosity, anchoring a commercial van line that has logged owner-reported issues annually from 2012 through 2019. This model year opens with just two total complaints and zero recalls, a markedly quiet debut against a historical range that peaked at six complaints in 2013 and bottomed at three in 2012. With the leading complaint category still recorded as unknown or other, the 2021 NV1500 sits at the low end of the nameplate's documented trouble spectrum, signaling a clean reliability footing for operators weighing long-term durability.

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity5.3 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30OEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 24F · 650 CCA battery, OE oil filter 152089E01A. Note the factory front wiper blades is now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known. 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 24F · 650 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnLAMPOEM · verified
Tire sizeLT245/70R17OEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter152089E01A
Engine air filter165467S000
Spark plug22401ZE01B
Battery24410ZZ50B
Front wiper blades288901PA0A discontinued
Serpentine belt11720EZ30B
Thermostat13050ZA000 alt 2120031U1B

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length240.6 in
Overall width79.9 in
Overall height83.9 in
Wheelbase146.1 in
Curb weight5807 lb
Track (front / rear)68.9 / 68.9 in

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 5.3 qt of 5W-30 engine oil, Synthetic · 75W-90 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque the oil drain plug to Use a new washer: 25.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidNissan Matic S Transmission Fluid
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity11.2 qt
Brake FluidDOT 3
Differential Gear OilSynthetic · 75W-90
Differential Gear Oil Capacity2.7 qt
Engine CoolantNissan Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant
Engine Coolant Capacity13.4 qt
Engine Oil5W-30

Engine torques

Engine Flywheel Bolts65.0 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts65.0 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine BoltsLower: 5.5 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain PlugUse a new washer: 25.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs96.0 inch lbs. ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs8.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Differential Fill PlugFinal Drive: 24.0 ft-lbs
Differential drain PlugFinal Drive: 24.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)Setting Speed: 725 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)50 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (Secondary Under Load)Checking Speed: 725 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (Secondary Under Load)50 rpm
Spark Plug ManufacturerNissan
Spark Plug Gap0.043 in
Spark Plug Torque18.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Standard BCI Group Number24F
Standard BCI Cranking Performance650 cca

Brakes

Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.039; Rear: 0.079

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Bolts 9-1217 in
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Bolts 9-121.4 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
114.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°14 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
114.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°14 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
172.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: Loosen all bolts in reverse order of tightening. Step 3: 29.0 ft. lbs., Step 4: 90°, Step 5: 90°72 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Bolts 17-2416 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Bolts 17-2416 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) · Driveshaft (inspect)
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 federal record for the Nissan NV1500 shows a general decline in recalls and Technical Service Bulletins from 2012, which had 4 recalls and 119 TSBs, down to 1 recall and 61 TSBs by 2019. Consumer complaints across the generation remained low and fluctuated, ranging from 0 in 2017 to a peak of 6 in 2013 and 2018. The 2021 model follows this trend of stability with only two reported complaints, specifically one in the power train and one categorized as unknown or other. Additionally, the 2021 model has one recorded crash complaint and zero reported fire complaints. Because the 2021 model falls at the end of this downward arc of recalls and high TSB counts, it implies a more stable version of the vehicle. Given the minimal complaint volume and the historical reduction in recalls, this is a good year to buy.

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
40
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
2
Owner complaints
1 involved a crash · 0 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 2 complaints on record, top 2 components.

Unknown Or Other1
Power Train1

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 40 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…
NTB13-107G2024-05-20Electrical SystemVEHICLE KEY NOT DETECTED / AUTHENTICATED, ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been…
NTB13-027D2024-05-20Electrical SystemCAN COMMUNICATION – NETWORK DIAGNOSTIC FLOW CHART This bulletin has been amended. See…
NTB10-066C2024-05-20Electrical SystemCAN COMMUNICATION CODES – DIAGNOSTIC TIPS AND GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended…

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 NV1500 take?

5.3 qt of Nissan Genuine 5W-30 Motor Oil, per the factory manual.

Does the 2021 NV1500 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.