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2021 Nissan GT-R

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

Transmission Automatic (AM-S6)

The 2021 Nissan GT-R pairs an automatic (AM-S6) transmission with a 5.25-quart oil capacity requiring 0W-40 viscosity, and returns EPA fuel economy of 16 city, 22 highway, and 18 combined mpg. Its model complaint history, covering the 2009 through 2013 model years, shows a high of 19 complaints in 2009 and a low of just one in 2011. The 2021 model year, arriving after that tracked period, thus sits in a reliability context defined by a clear downward trend in complaints, suggesting a more mature and dependable iteration of the GT-R.

Model year20212016

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity5.25 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-40OEM · verified
EPA fuel economy16/22/18 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 51R · 410 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 Note the factory front wiper blades is now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known.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 51R · 410 CCAOEM · verified
Tire size255/40ZRF20 (97Y); Rear: 285/35ZRF20 (100Y)OEM · verified
Wheel / rim10, Rear: 10.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter152089E01A
Engine air filter16546JF00A
Spark plug22401JF01D
Front wiper blades2889039B1A discontinued · alt 28890JF30A
Serpentine belt11720JF00A
Thermostat1305031U00 alt 21200KB50A
Cabin air filter27277VX01A

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (AM-S6)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length183.5 in
Overall width74.8 in
Overall height53.9 in
Wheelbase109.4 in
Curb weight3922 lb
Track (front / rear)62.6 / 63 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)54/46

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined16 / 22 / 18 mpg
DrivetrainAll-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 GT-R of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

2.7–4.1 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 2.70 sec — 2014 Track Edition Coupe
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2020NISMO Coupe 3.8L Twin-Turbo V63.30 sec11.40 sec600 hpAWD
2018Track Edition Coupe 3.8L Twin-Turbo V62.90 sec11.10 sec565 hpAWD
2017NISMO Coupe 3.8L Twin-Turbo V62.90 sec11.00 sec600 hpAWD
2017NISMO Coupe 3.8L Twin-Turbo V62.90 sec11.10 sec600 hpAWD
2017Premium Coupe 3.8L Twin-Turbo V62.90 sec11.20 sec565 hpAWD
2017Track Edition Coupe 3.8L Twin-Turbo V63.00 sec11.20 sec565 hpAWD
201645th Anniversary Gold Edition Coupe 3.8L Twin-Turbo V62.90 sec11.20 sec545 hpAWD
2015NISMO Coupe 3.8L Twin-Turbo V62.80 sec11.00 sec600 hpAWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 5.25 qt of 0W-40 engine oil, Synthetic · 75W-40 in the differential, DOT 4 brake fluid. The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidGenuine Nissan R35 Special Transmission Oil
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity9.9 qt
Brake FluidDOT 4
Differential Gear OilSynthetic · 75W-40
Engine Coolant Capacity11.9 qt
Engine Coolant Capacity12.3 qt
Engine OilSynthetic · 0W-40
Engine Oil Capacity5.25 qt

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs62.0 inch lbs. ft-lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs5.0 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts80.0 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts80.0 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine BoltsLower: 20 ft-lbs, upper; 9 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts22 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine BoltsLower: 20.0 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts22.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Differential Fill PlugFront: 26.0; Rear: 25.0 ft-lbs
Differential drain PlugFront: 26.0; Rear: 39.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)Setting Speed: 825 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)50 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (Secondary Under Load)Checking Speed: 825 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (Secondary Under Load)50 rpm

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity1.10 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46YF
Oil Capacity5.07 oz
Standard BCI Group Number51R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance410 cca

Brakes

Minimum Pad ThicknessCast Iron: 0.177", Carbon Ceramic: 0.138" in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
121.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 18.0 ft. lbs., Step 4: 120°21 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
121.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 18.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 120°21 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
133.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°33 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
130.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 65°, Step 3: 65°, Step 4: Loosen all bolts in reverse order of tightening. Step 5: 30.0 ft. lbs., Step 6: 135°, Step 7: 135°30 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Bolts 17-2418 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Bolts 17-2418 ft. lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
112.0 inch lbs., Step 2: 48.0 inch lbs., Step 3: 120 inch lbs.12 in
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
11.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 4.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 1001 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 6,000 mi; spark plugs every 60,000 mi; coolant every 24,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 24,000 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 6,000 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 12,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace)
At 24,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 24,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Steering Gear Box Assembly (inspect) · Steering Linkage (inspect) · Suspension Ball Joint (inspect)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 36,000 miDrive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill)
At 48,000 miSuspension System (inspect alignment) · Transmission Assembly (inspect)
Every 48,000 miSuspension System (inspect)
Every 60,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

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

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
0
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
0
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

No owner complaints on record with NHTSA for this vehicle.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

21V402000Suspension:Rear:Axle:SpindleReported 27/05/2021

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020 Nissan Murano, INFINITI QX60, 2021 Nissan GT-R, INFINITI QX50, and Q50 vehicles. The front steering knuckle or rear axle housing may have insufficient… Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the front steering knuckle and rear axle housing, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 26, 2021. Nissan…

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 GT-R take?

5.25 qt of Mobil 1 Synthetic 0W-40, per the factory manual.

Does the 2021 GT-R have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the GT-R get?

EPA figures are 16 city / 22 highway / 18 combined mpg.