Nissan Frontier 2019 recalls, problems, complaints and safety
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall issued for the Nissan Frontier 2019 and 28 complaints filed by owners. It has 27% fewer complaints than the average Nissan Frontier from 2016–2025 (39 per year).
These are recalls issued for this model and year, not for your specific car. A car may already be repaired or may not be included. Confirm with your VIN on NHTSA.
Own or buying a Nissan Frontier 2019? Enter its VIN to see its exact trim and engine, and confirm on NHTSA whether its recalls were repaired.
Recalls issued for the Nissan Frontier 2019
Backup camera and sensors
NHTSA campaign 19V654000 · 2019-09-12
What happens
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Titan Diesel, Versa Note and Versa Sedan vehicles, as well as Infiniti Q50, Q60, QX30 and QX80 vehicles. Additionally included are 2019 Nissan GT-R and Taxi and Infiniti QX50, QX60, Q70, Q70L vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Consequence
The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Nissan will notify owners in phases, having dealers update the back-up camera settings software, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2019 and all affected VINs should be activated. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200.
The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.
Complaints from other owners
28 complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of this model.
1 with a crash · 1 with a fire · 2 injuries
Most reported problems on the Nissan Frontier 2019
- Powertrain and transmission: 7 (25% of complaints)
- Air bags: 5 (18% of complaints)
- Electrical system: 5 (18% of complaints)
- Brakes: 3 (11% of complaints)
- Structure and body: 2 (7% of complaints)
Complaints are written by owners and NHTSA doesn't verify each one. They're useful to spot trends.
What to check before buying a Nissan Frontier 2019
- Confirm by VIN on NHTSA that the recalls on this list were repaired.
- On the test drive, check for smooth shifts with no jerks, slipping or noises; check the transmission fluid condition.
- The air bag light should come on for a second at start-up and go off. Confirm by VIN that air bag recalls were done.
- Test lights, windows, locks, the screen and dashboard warning lights; have trouble codes scanned.
- Get an inspection from an independent mechanic before paying.
Safety rating (NCAP)
| Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab PU/CC RWD Later Release | ★★★★☆ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★☆☆ |
| 2019 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab PU/CC AWD Later Release | ★★★★☆ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| 2019 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab PU/CC RWD Early Release | ★★★★☆ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★☆☆ |
| 2019 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab PU/CC AWD Early Release | ★★★★☆ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Nissan Frontier recalls by year
- 2016 : 1 recall · 43 complaints
- 2017 : 1 recall · 38 complaints
- 2018 : 2 recalls · 25 complaints
- 2019 : 1 recall · 28 complaints
- 2020 : 2 recalls · 23 complaints
- 2021 : 2 recalls · 20 complaints
- 2022 : 6 recalls · 112 complaints
- 2023 : 1 recall · 66 complaints
- 2024 : 3 recalls · 22 complaints
- 2025 : 3 recalls · 9 complaints
Guides for this check
Frequently asked questions
How many recalls does the Nissan Frontier 2019 have?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall issued for the Nissan Frontier 2019. That doesn't mean every car has them open: confirm with the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The repair is free at the dealer.
What is the most common problem with the Nissan Frontier 2019?
In complaints filed with NHTSA, the most mentioned component is: powertrain and transmission (7 of 28 complaints). Complaints aren't verified one by one, but they show trends.
Model-level information from official NHTSA sources. Confirm by VIN on NHTSA. Not a substitute for a mechanical inspection.
Last updated: October 15, 2026. Sources: NHTSA vPIC (decoding), NHTSA Recalls, NHTSA Complaints and NHTSA NCAP (5-Star Safety Ratings).