Every 2022 Nissan Frontier recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Back Over Prevention · NHTSA 22V772000
Oct 13, 2022Back Over Prevention:Display FunctionOver-the-air fix
- Problem
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2022 Titan, Titan XD, Frontier, and 2021-2022 Rogue vehicles. The in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) system may continuously reboot when the vehicle is restarted, which can result in an inoperative rearview display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
- Risk
- An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- The IVI software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 18, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's numbers for this recall are R22B8, R22C1, and PC923/25.
Full recall details for 22V772000 →Back Over Prevention · NHTSA 22V527000
Jul 21, 2022Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: CameraOver-the-air fix
- Problem
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Rogue, 2022 Frontier, Pathfinder, and Titan rental vehicles. 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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
- Risk
- An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- The Infotainment system software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 29, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R22A5 PC901 PC902.
Full recall details for 22V527000 →Power Train · NHTSA 22V671000
Jul 9, 2022Power Train:Automatic Transmission
- Problem
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Titan, 2020-2022 Frontier, and 2023 Z vehicles. The transmission parking pawl may not engage when the vehicle is shifted into park, which can result in a vehicle rollaway.
- Risk
- A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Owners are advised to apply the parking brake every time they park their vehicle. Dealers will perform the applicable repairs below, free of charge: Model Year 2020-2022 Frontier vehicles: reprogram Transmission Control Module (TCM) Model Year 2020-2022 Titan vehicles: reprogram TCM and Engine Control Module (ECM) Model Year 2023 Titan vehicles: reprogram TCM Model Year 2023 Z vehicles: reprogram TCM. Owner notification letters were mailed October 28, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
Full recall details for 22V671000 →Power Train · NHTSA 22V457000
Jun 24, 2022Power Train:Automatic Transmission
- Problem
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Frontier and Titan vehicles. The transmission parking pawl may not engage when the vehicle is shifted into park, which can result in a vehicle rollaway.
- Risk
- A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Owners are advised to apply the parking brake every time they park their vehicle. Dealers will replace the transmission parking pawl pin, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 2022. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R22A2 R22A3.
Full recall details for 22V457000 →Trailer Hitches · NHTSA 21V917000
Nov 22, 2021Trailer Hitches
- Problem
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2022 Frontier Crew Cab Long Bed trucks. The tow hitch was not installed, compromising the structural integrity of the fuel tank in the event of a rear crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."
- Risk
- During a crash, the leaf spring could contact the fuel tank, causing a fuel leak and increasing the risk of a fire or injury.
- Fix
- Dealers will install the tow hitch and harness kit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 16, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC855.
Full recall details for 21V917000 →Seat Belts · NHTSA 21V958000
Sep 12, 2021Seat Belts:Critical Fasteners
- Problem
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2022 Frontier vehicles. The seat belt bracket mounting bolts on the left-rear seat may have been incorrectly tightened. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 207, "Seating Systems," 209, "Seatbelt Assemblies," and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
- Risk
- During a crash, a loose seat belt bracket may break, causing a loss of seat belt restraint and increasing the risk of injury.
- Fix
- Dealers will replace the bolts on the left-rear seat and repair any damaged threads as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were January 27, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC856.
Full recall details for 21V958000 →
2022 Nissan Frontier complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 112 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Nissan Frontier, reporting 11 crashes, 3 fires, 3 injuries. Nissan has issued at least 115 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Forward Collision Avoidance42
- Electrical System31
- Power Train24
- Unknown Or Other20
- Service Brakes18
- Vehicle Speed Control13
Service bulletins by component
- Electrical System (65)
- Equipment (17)
- Structure (12)
- Power Train (10)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (8)
- Forward Collision Avoidance (6)
Read Nissan Frontier owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 112 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Nissan Frontier. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Injury reportedCrash
“This truck was parked in the driveway for at least 24 hours. The battery was dead, so my fiancé got the jumper box out of the truck and popped the hood. After he lifted the hood, he got one of the clamps on the battery when the truck started to roll forward.”
2022 NISSAN FRONTIEROct 15, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11693687
Injury reportedCrash
“I was driving southbound freeway I 35 in Oklahoma City at around 60mph lost control of my vehicle and crashed into the median barrier that divides both freeways crashed head on and the airbags. Not even one of them deployed hit my head with the steering wheel And driver passenger door window”
2022 NISSAN FRONTIERDec 23, 2023
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11561630
Crash
“I do not know what caused this to happen. There were no warning lights or messages. Prior to this incident the transmission would rev/speed up on its own for a few seconds (I don't know if this is relevant). Salesperson told me about this and said it was nothing to worry about.”
2022 NISSAN FRONTIERNov 9, 2023
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11554290
Fire
“On July 14, 2023 at approximately 07:15 am, my 2022 Nissan Frontier SV caught on fire. I got home from work at approximately 07:05 am. There were no signs of a possibility of a fire. The front left corner of the truck was destroyed along with other things that melted from the fire.”
2022 NISSAN FRONTIERJul 26, 2023
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11534569
Crash
“I was on a gravel road that was nearly level to very slightly up hill. Upon passing some branches that were hanging partially over the road, I decided to trim them so they would not cause me trouble on my way back.”
2022 NISSAN FRONTIERMay 26, 2023
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11524046
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