Recall 22V-420: 2013–2016 Nissan Pathfinder

Nissan North America, Inc. recall for latches/locks/linkages, reported to NHTSA on Jun 13, 2022, covering about 322,671 vehicles.

NHTSA number
22V-420
Report date
Jun 13, 2022
Vehicles affected
322,671
Owners notified
Mar 26, 2025

The problem

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Pathfinder vehicles. On certain Pathfinder vehicles, the secondary hood latch may malfunction and remain in the unlatched, unsecured, position when the hood is closed.

The risk

An unsecured hood could unexpectedly open while driving, obstructing the driver's view, and increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Recall details

ManufacturerNissan North America, Inc.
ComponentLatches/Locks/Linkages › Hood › Latch
Recall started byNHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation)
NHTSA campaign number22V420000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Nissan Pathfinder2013, 2014, 2015, 2016All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 22V-420?

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Pathfinder vehicles. On certain Pathfinder vehicles, the secondary hood latch may malfunction and remain in the unlatched, unsecured, position when the hood is closed.

How is recall 22V-420 fixed?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.