2013 Nissan NV recalls and problems

The 2013 Nissan NV has 3 safety recalls and 9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Nissan dealer.

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Recalls may cover only some 2013 Nissan NV vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2013 Nissan NV recalls

Recall 20V-188: Air Bags

Reported Mar 30, 2020 · 216,678 vehicles affected · Nissan North America, Inc.

Problem: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2012-2017 NV Cargo and NV Passenger Van, 2013-2015 Titan and Armada and 2011-2012 Infiniti QX56 vehicles. Due to a manufacturing issue, the air bag inflator may not function properly or may rupture during deployment.

Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driver air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began May 7, 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or Infiniti customer service at 1-800-662-6200.

Recall 13V-095: Power Train

Reported Mar 15, 2013 · 18,880 vehicles affected · Nissan North America, Inc.

Problem: Nissan is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 NV vehicles manufactured from December 20, 2010, through January 4, 2013 and are equipped with steering column-mounted transmission shift levers. The transmission lever gear selector plate lock clip may have been installed incorrectly. As a result, normal road vibration may cause the gear position indicator to not match the gear shift lever position.

Risk: As a consequence of the incorrect display, although the gear indicator may display that the vehicle is in Park, the vehicle may not be properly secured allowing the vehicle to roll away unexpectedly, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.

Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will correct the installation of the transmission lever gear selector plate lock clip, free of charge. The recall began on April 15, 2013. Owners may contact Nissan Customer Service at 1-800-647-7261.

Recall 13V-094: Power Train

Reported Mar 14, 2013 · 2,180 vehicles affected · Nissan North America, Inc.

Problem: Nissan is recalling certain model year 2013 Titan trucks manufactured from January 22, 2013, through February 20, 2013; and model year 2013 NV vehicles manufactured from December 17, 2012, through February 20, 2013 and equipped with steering column-mounted transmission shift levers. Chemicals used in the manufacturing of the shift lever assembly may result in the malfunction of the brake shift interlock allowing the transmission shift lever to be shifted out of Park without depressing the brake pedal.

Risk: If the vehicle is unintentionally shifted out of park, it could roll away and lead to personal injury or a vehicle crash.

Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will remedy the vehicles, free of charge. The recall began on April 15, 2013. Owners may contact Nissan Customer Service at 1-800-647-7261.

2013 Nissan NV problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Unknown or Other	4
Electrical System	3
Air Bags	2
Structure	1
Seats	1
Fuel/Propulsion System	1
Seat Belts	1

Most reported parts

Structure › Body — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 46,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2013 Nissan NV complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Electrical System · reported Sep 2, 2022

2 MAJOR COMPLAINTS: 1.) When driving with a/c on in Florida water leaking on both sides of center console, drips constantly, took to mechanic several times. They blew the lines for the drainage and it still leaks. 2.) The driver door lock is sticking and making a brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr sound stuck when opening door from remote and from the inside of the driver door.

Air Bags · reported Jan 27, 2022

My wife stoped on the side of the road to talk with my son who was sitting in the front passenger seat. When my wife shut the door behind him all of the side curtain airbags deployed on the passenger side of the van. Three of my other children were inside the van when the bags depoyed. The two youngest 10, and 11, were sitting in the middle and were not hit with the bags. The oldest 14 was sittning next to the wall and was hit by the bags. There was no accident or impact that would have set the airbags off except the shutting of the front passenger door. The van is currently at Mossy Nissan in…

Unknown or Other · reported Sep 29, 2019

I have had this vehicle since 2013 and live arizona. Summers are extremely hot. We purchased this vehicle for our family. At the time we had 7 children. We now have 10, so every seat in our van is taken. We have complained about the air flow and air conditioning since we purchased the van back in 2013 and were told that this is how passenger vans are. We were told since it was such a large amount of space to cool and are van is black it was just the nature of this type of van. However, as more people are purchasing this van for their families we have read more posts about the same type of…

Air Bags · at 46,000 miles · reported May 3, 2019

The contact owned a 2012 nissan nv2500. While driving through an intersection, the contact's vehicle was t-boned on the passenger side by another vehicle. The passenger side air bags deployed; however, the driver's side air bags only partially deployed and leaked a chemical onto the contact's wrist. The contact did not sustain any initial injuries, but later received injuries to the neck and shoulder. The injuries required ongoing treatment. A police report was filed. The driver of the other vehicle was taken to the hospital for observation and released. The vehicle was towed to a salvage yard…

Electrical System · at 49,880 miles · reported Apr 2, 2019

When driving our nv2500 on a city street the van just went dead. Engine quit, no electrical, no dash lights, nothing. I put the van in park and tried to restart. Nothing, totally dead. Waited a minute of so and tried to restart - same as before - nothing totally dead. Opened the hood and checked battery cables - ok. Looked for any loose ignition wire - ok. Looked underneath van for any liquids coming out of engine or anything else weird -ok. We called aaa to have the van taken to classic nissan in statesville, nc. Called dealer, explained what happened and told them van was going to be dropped…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2013 Nissan NV have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2013 Nissan NV: 20V-188 (air bags), 13V-095 (power train), 13V-094 (power train). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2013 Nissan NV?

Owners report unknown or other problems most often (4 reports), followed by electrical system (3). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 46,000 miles.

Are Nissan recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Nissan dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.