Nissan Frontier 2022 recalls, problems, complaints and safety

NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls issued for the Nissan Frontier 2022 and 112 complaints filed by owners. It's the model year with the most complaints for the Nissan Frontier between 2016 and 2025.

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.

Recalls issued for the Nissan Frontier 2022

Backup camera and sensors
NHTSA campaign 22V772000 · 2022-10-13

What happens

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."

Consequence

An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.

NHTSA 22V772000

Powertrain and transmission
NHTSA campaign 22V671000 · 2022-09-07

What happens

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.

Consequence

A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.

NHTSA 22V671000

Backup camera and sensors
NHTSA campaign 22V527000 · 2022-07-21

What happens

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."

Consequence

An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.

NHTSA 22V527000

Powertrain and transmission
NHTSA campaign 22V457000 · 2022-06-24

What happens

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.

Consequence

A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.

NHTSA 22V457000

Seat belts
NHTSA campaign 21V958000 · 2021-12-09

What happens

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."

Consequence

During a crash, a loose seat belt bracket may break, causing a loss of seat belt restraint and increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

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.

The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.

NHTSA 21V958000

Trailer hitch
NHTSA campaign 21V917000 · 2021-11-22

What happens

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."

Consequence

During a crash, the leaf spring could contact the fuel tank, causing a fuel leak and increasing the risk of a fire or injury.

Remedy

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.

The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.

NHTSA 21V917000

Complaints from other owners

112 complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of this model.

11 with a crash · 3 with a fire · 3 injuries

Most reported problems on the Nissan Frontier 2022

• Forward collision avoidance: 33 (29% of complaints)
• Electrical system: 31 (28% of complaints)
• Powertrain and transmission: 24 (21% of complaints)
• Brakes: 18 (16% of complaints)
• Throttle and cruise control: 13 (12% 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 2022

• Confirm by VIN on NHTSA that the recalls on this list were repaired.
• Ask whether the system braked on its own for no reason ("phantom braking") and whether software updates are pending.
• Test lights, windows, locks, the screen and dashboard warning lights; have trouble codes scanned.
• On the test drive, check for smooth shifts with no jerks, slipping or noises; check the transmission fluid condition.
• Get an inspection from an independent mechanic before paying.

Safety rating (NCAP)

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

• What is a car recall and how to get it fixed for free
• Pre-purchase inspection for a used car: what to check
• Questions to ask the seller of a used car

Frequently asked questions

How many recalls does the Nissan Frontier 2022 have?

NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls issued for the Nissan Frontier 2022. 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 2022?

In complaints filed with NHTSA, the most mentioned component is: forward collision avoidance (33 of 112 complaints). Complaints aren't verified one by one, but they show trends.