NISSAN PATHFINDER (2016) recall — Latches/Locks/Linkages
Nissan recalls 2016 Pathfinder vehicles with unsecured hood latches that could open while driving, obstructing the driver's view and increasing crash risk. Owners must have the hood latch replaced at a dealer.
Use caution until it’s fixed
An unsecured hood could unexpectedly open while driving, obstructing the driver's view, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Nissan is recalling 2016 Pathfinder vehicles with a hood latch that can become unsecured while the hood is closed. This could cause the hood to open unexpectedly while driving, blocking the driver's view and raising crash risk. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1227324-nissan-pathfinder-2016-unsecured-hood-may-open-while-driving.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1227324-nissan-pathfinder-2016-unsecured-hood-may-open-while-driving · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #22V420000
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“Nissan Pathfinder 2016: Unsecured Hood May Open While Driving.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1227324-nissan-pathfinder-2016-unsecured-hood-may-open-while-driving. Based on NHTSA recall #22V420000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=22V420000).
Why it’s dangerous
The secondary hood latch can malfunction and stay unlatched even when the hood is closed. This allows the hood to open unexpectedly while driving, obstructing the driver's view and potentially causing a crash.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2016 Nissan Pathfinder vehicles with the specific hood latch issue are affected. Drivers are most at risk if the hood opens unexpectedly while driving.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2016 Nissan Pathfinder has the specific hood latch issue. The recall covers vehicles with model numbers R22A2, R22A3, or R24B7.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Nissan Customer Service
Call 1-800-867-7669 to schedule a replacement of the bell crank assembly.
Get Hood Latch Replacement
Dealers will replace the bell crank assembly free of charge for affected vehicles.
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will replace the bell crank assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed March 26, 2025. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall are R22A2 R22A3 and R24B7.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The secondary hood latch can malfunction and remain unlatched when the hood is closed, causing the hood to open unexpectedly while driving.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Your 2016 Nissan Pathfinder is affected if it has model numbers R22A2, R22A3, or R24B7.
What should I do if I own an affected vehicle?
Contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 to schedule a free hood latch replacement at a dealer.
Contact Nissan
We’ve drafted a message you can send Nissan to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 22V420000 — Nissan Nissan Hello, I own a Nissan that is covered by recall 22V420000 from Nissan. The official recall notice states: Dealers will replace the bell crank assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed March 26, 2025. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall are R22A2 R22A3 and R24B7. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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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 #22V420000 (June 13, 2022)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 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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