Nissan 2018 Frontier Electrical System Recall: Stalling Risk
Nissan recalls 2018 Frontier vehicles with mechanical key ignition systems that may stall, increasing crash risk. Owners must have ignition switch inspected and replaced if needed.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the vehicle stalls, it can increase the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Nissan is recalling 2018 Frontier vehicles with mechanical key ignition systems because the ignition switch can move to the accessory position, causing the engine to stall. This stalling increases the risk of a crash, so owners should have the ignition switch inspected and replaced if necessary. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225262-nissan-2018-frontier-electrical-system-recall-stalling-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225262-nissan-2018-frontier-electrical-system-recall-stalling-risk · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V551000
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“Nissan 2018 Frontier Electrical System Recall: Stalling Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225262-nissan-2018-frontier-electrical-system-recall-stalling-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #18V551000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V551000).
Why it’s dangerous
The ignition switch can shift from the run position to the accessory position due to key ring weight or jarring events. This causes the engine to stall, which increases the risk of a crash.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2018 Nissan Frontier vehicles with mechanical key ignition systems are affected. Drivers using these vehicles may face increased crash risk if the ignition switch stalls.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2018 Frontier has a mechanical (physical) key ignition system. The recall covers vehicles sold starting October 1, 2018.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Nissan Customer Service
Call 1-800-867-7669 to have the ignition switch inspected and replaced if necessary.
What NHTSA says to do
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the production information on the ignition switch, and replace it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2018. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 40 days.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #18V551000 (August 22, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 6, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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