The Lemon IndexNissan Pathfinder recalls.
Every NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005–2025 Nissan Pathfinder, newest first. Each one is listed once, with the model years it covers.
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Park-it warnings 2
NHTSA flagged these: don't drive the car, or park it outside, until the fix is done.
- Brakes · recall issued Nov 2019 · model years 2017–2019 Park outside
These vehicles were previously recalled and unrepaired, or inspected and determined to not need a repair, under recall number 18V-601.
391,479 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V807000
- Brakes · recall issued Sep 2018 · model years 2017–2018 Park outside
The Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) actuator pumps may allow brake fluid to leak onto an internal circuit board.
215,124 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V601000
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- Brakes · recall issued Mar 2025 · model year 2025
One or both front brake caliper assemblies may have reduced strength and could break.
1,430 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V173000
- Seat belts · recall issued Mar 2024 · model year 2024
The lap belt pretensioner in the left-side front seat belt assembly may be improperly secured, due to a missing rivet.
12,019 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 24V176000
- Airbags · recall issued Feb 2024 · model year 2024
Due to a manufacturing issue, the driver's air bag inflator may absorb moisture, and cause the air bag to deploy improperly.
351 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 24V154000
- Seats · recall issued Apr 2023 · model year 2023
The driver's powered seat may not be fully secured to the seat frame, causing the seat frame welds to detach from the rear inboard seat bracket.
12,400 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 23V268000
- Airbags · recall issued Feb 2023 · model years 2008–2011
The resin emblem on the driver's air bag cover may develop cracks and detach during air bag deployment.
404,690 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 23V067000
- Back over prevention · recall issued Jul 2022 · model year 2022
When the Sirius XM subscription is set to "Not Subscribed," it may cause the infotainment head unit to reboot, resulting in an inoperative rearview camera.
10,477 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V527000
- Latches/locks/linkages · recall issued Jun 2022 · model years 2013–2016
On certain Pathfinder vehicles, the secondary hood latch may malfunction and remain in the unlatched, unsecured, position when the hood is closed.
322,671 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V420000
- Seats · recall issued Feb 2022 · model year 2022
The second-row seat track may be missing a mounting bolt.
21 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V111000
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- Seats · recall issued Sep 2021 · model year 2022
The third-row headrests may have an improper weld or misaligned internal components, which can allow the headrest to move or detach.
10,082 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V742000
- Seats · recall issued Sep 2021 · model year 2022
The second-row seat back frames may have insufficient welds that could separate.
5,895 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V743000
- Latches/locks/linkages · recall issued Sep 2021 · model year 2022
Insufficient welds may allow the secondary hood latch retainer bracket to detach from the front bumper assembly.
3,030 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V706000
- Lights · recall issued Jan 2021 · model years 2013–2015
The location of the brake light switch may cause the brake light switch relay to repeatedly open and close.
264,431 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V020000
- Brakes · recall issued Nov 2019 · model years 2017–2019 Park outside
These vehicles were previously recalled and unrepaired, or inspected and determined to not need a repair, under recall number 18V-601.
391,479 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V807000
- Back over prevention · recall issued Sep 2019 · model years 2018–2019
Additionally included are 2019 Nissan GT-R and Taxi and Infiniti QX50, QX60, Q70, Q70L vehicles.
1,228,830 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V654000
- Brakes · recall issued Sep 2018 · model years 2017–2018 Park outside
The Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) actuator pumps may allow brake fluid to leak onto an internal circuit board.
215,124 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V601000
- Lights · recall issued May 2016 · model years 2013–2014
The brake light switch may have been installed incorrectly causing the relay to make intermittent contact and repeatedly cycle.
79,853 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V380000
- Airbags · recall issued Apr 2016 · model years 2013–2016
In these vehicles, the front seat passenger Occupant Classification System (OCS) may incorrectly classify an adult passenger as a child or classify the seat as empty despite it being occupied.
3,296,947 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V244000
- Airbags · recall issued Oct 2015 · model years 2013–2015
The affected vehicles received an incorrect occupant classification system (OCS) control unit during a repair.
919 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V681000
- Body structure · recall issued Jan 2015 · model years 2013–2014 Hybrid only
In the affected vehicles the hood release cable assembly may have been installed incorrectly preventing the latching.
170,665 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V033000
- Brakes · recall issued Jan 2015 · model years 2014–2015
During the assembly process, the front wheel hub assembly fasteners may not have been properly torqued.
893 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V012000
- Wheels · recall issued May 2014 · model year 2014
The right side wheels of the affected vehicles may have one lug nut each that was not properly tightened.
334 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V229000
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Mar 2014 · model year 2013
In the affected vehicles, the internal oil cooler (ITOC) hose may detach from the cooler due to inadequate clamping force, allowing transmission fluid to leak.
3,065 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V142000
- Electrical · recall issued Mar 2014 · model years 2013–2014
In the affected vehicles, the occupant classification system (OCS) software may incorrectly classify the passenger seat as empty, when it is occupied by an adult.
989,701 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V138000
- Brakes · recall issued Oct 2013 · model years 2013–2014
In the affected vehicles, during light braking on rough roads, the antilock brake system (ABS) brake pressure output software may lead to an increase in stopping distance.
151,695 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 13V445000
- Airbags · recall issued Sep 2013 · model year 2014
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the improper air bag deployment may increase the risk of personal injury.
2,310 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 13V456000
- Brakes · recall issued Apr 2013 · model year 2013
The front brake torque member was improperly cast resulting in structural weakness.
19,258 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 13V139000
- Airbags · recall issued Mar 2013 · model year 2013
Sensors within the passenger Occupant Detection System (ODS) may have been manufactured out of specification.
82,038 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 13V069000
- Suspension · recall issued Sep 2012 · model year 2012
These vehicles may have been equipped with front wheel hubs that may not meet the design hardness specifications.
2,417 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 12V462000
- Engine · recall issued Dec 2011 · model years 2011–2012
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 INFINITI FX, MODEL YEAR 2012 INFINITI M, MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 NISSAN FRONTIER, MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 NISSAN XTERRA, MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 NISSAN PATHFINDER, AND MODEL YEAR 2012 N…
14,718 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 11V592000
- Engine · recall issued Oct 2010 · model years 2005–2006
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2006 ARMADA, TITAN, INFINITI QX56 AND MODEL YEAR 2005-2006 FRONTIER, PATHFINDER AND XTERRA VEHICLES.
747,480 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 10V517000
- Equipment · recall issued Sep 2010 · model years 2008–2010
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES THAT WERE EQUIPPED WITH A GARMIN NUVI MODEL 750 NAVIGATION SYSTEM.
7,948 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 10V401000
- Suspension · recall issued May 2010 · model years 2005–2010
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN FRONT AND REAR LOWER LINKS, P/NOS. 54501ZQ00A, 54500ZQ00A, 551A1ZQ00A, 551A0ZQ00A , 54501EA00A, 54500EA00A, 551A1EA500, 551A0EA500, 54501ZR00A, AND 54500ZR00A, SOLD BETWEEN NOVEMBER 25, 2009 A…
1,873 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 10E019000
- Suspension · recall issued May 2010 · model year 2010
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 TITAN, ARMADA, QX56, FRONTIER, XTERRA, AND PATHFINDER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 19, 2009 THROUGH MARCH 3, 2010.
41,649 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 10V208000
- Steering · recall issued Mar 2010 · model year 2010
NISSAN HAS NOTIFIED NHTSA OF A DEFECT IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 FRONTIER, PATHFINDER, AND XTERRA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 22, 2010 TO MARCH 13, 2010.
4,038 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 10V115000
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Mar 2010 · model years 2006, 2008
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 AND MODEL YEAR 2008 FRONTIER, XTERRA AND PATHFINDER VEHICLES.
80,689 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 10V075000
- Airbags · recall issued Dec 2008 · model years 2005–2009
NISSAN IS RECALLING 242,720 MY 2005-2009 PATHFINDER, FRONTIER AND XTERRA VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS…
- Equipment · recall issued Jul 2007 · model years 2005–2006
CERTAIN HOPKINS AFTERMARKET TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL CONNECTION HARNESSES SOLD FOR USE ON CERTAIN MODELS OF NISSAN VEHICLES WHICH ARE LISTED ABOVE.
Recalls by model year. Campaigns that cover each year.
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What they fix. Campaigns by system.
Is one open on your Pathfinder?
A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car. NHTSA's public recall data works by make, model and year, so these lists cover every car of that model year, not one VIN. Whether a recall was already fixed on a particular car is in the automaker's records: type the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any dealer of that brand. The repair is free.
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Questions
How many recalls does the Nissan Pathfinder have?
37 recall campaigns across model years 2005–2025, from NHTSA. Many campaigns cover several model years; counted once for every model year they cover (the way each year's page counts them), that's 74.
Which Nissan Pathfinder year has the most recalls?
The 2014, with 11 campaigns. 2013: 11, 2022: 5, 2015: 5.
What are most Nissan Pathfinder recalls about?
Airbags: 7 of the 37 campaigns. Then brakes (6) and seats (4).
What is the newest Nissan Pathfinder recall?
Brakes, filed Mar 2025 (NHTSA 25V173000): One or both front brake caliper assemblies may have reduced strength and could break.
What is the biggest Nissan Pathfinder recall?
NHTSA 16V244000 (airbags, Apr 2016) covers 3,296,947 vehicles in all, every model in that campaign. In these vehicles, the front seat passenger Occupant Classification System (OCS) may incorrectly classify an adult passenger as a child or classify the seat as empty despite it being occupied.
How do I check if my Nissan Pathfinder has an open recall?
Use its VIN: type it at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any Nissan dealer. Our VIN check decodes it and lists every recall for that model year. Recall repairs are free.
Nissan Pathfinder: problems and best years · All Nissan recalls · Recall check
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns (api.nhtsa.gov), matched to the model names owners use in NHTSA complaints. Vehicle counts and the "park it" warnings come from NHTSA's recall file, which starts in 2010, so older recalls have no count. A campaign's count covers every make and model in it.
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