2013 Nissan Frontier recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2013 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 1
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 48
Latest campaign: Feb 12, 2014

Recall summary by component1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Electrical system	1	Feb 12, 2014	14V052000

Safety recalls1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Feb 12, 2014Latest campaign


Feb 12, 201414V052000	Electrical system: wiring fuses and circuit breakers The bolt may wear through the wire harness covering, resulting in an electrical short which could cause a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 14V052000 What's wrong Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2012 through 2014 Frontier vehicles manufactured from November 28, 2012, through December 17, 2013. In the affected vehicles, a circuit breaker may have been installed incorrectly causing the main wire harness connected to the circuit breaker to face outward, potentially contacting a metal bolt located on the A-pillar. Risk The bolt may wear through the wire harness covering, resulting in an electrical short which could cause a fire. Remedy Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the circuit breaker orientation. If the circuit breaker orientation is incorrect, dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The recall began on March 17, 2014. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261. Campaign NHTSA 14V052000 · Feb 12, 2014

Feb 12, 201414V052000

Electrical system: wiring fuses and circuit breakers

The bolt may wear through the wire harness covering, resulting in an electrical short which could cause a fire.

DetailsHide details for campaign 14V052000

What's wrong: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2012 through 2014 Frontier vehicles manufactured from November 28, 2012, through December 17, 2013. In the affected vehicles, a circuit breaker may have been installed incorrectly causing the main wire harness connected to the circuit breaker to face outward, potentially contacting a metal bolt located on the A-pillar.
Risk: The bolt may wear through the wire harness covering, resulting in an electrical short which could cause a fire.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the circuit breaker orientation. If the circuit breaker orientation is incorrect, dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The recall began on March 17, 2014. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
Campaign: NHTSA 14V052000 · Feb 12, 2014

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Nissan recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component48

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

48Complaints filed

5Involving a crash

1Involving a fire

2Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Air bags	15	31	3	0	1
Electrical system	8	17	1	1	0
Power train	6	13	0	0	0
Unknown or other	6	13	0	0	1
Seat belts	5	10	1	0	1
Engine	4	8	0	0	0
Vehicle speed control	4	8	1	0	0
Wheels	3	6	0	0	0
Service brakes	3	6	1	0	0
Structure	2	4	1	0	0
Hydraulic	2	4	0	0	0
Steering	1	2	0	0	0
Fuel/propulsion system	1	2	0	0	0
Electronic stability control (ESC)	1	2	0	0	0
Exterior lighting	1	2	0	0	0

3 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Air bags
“The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Frontier. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated.”
Filed 03/16/2026 · ODI 11724649
Electrical system
“Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2013 Nissan Frontier. The vehicle was purchased in a private sale. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy.”
Filed 11/10/2025 · ODI 11698520
Air bags
“Air bag light will not go off. Afraid will deploy. Dealer no problem just censor. Did not have part to fix.”
Filed 05/10/2024 · ODI 11588084

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2013 Nissan Frontier recall questions

How many recalls does the 2013 Nissan Frontier have?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2013 Nissan Frontier. The most recent, 14V052000 (reported February 12, 2014), concerns electrical system. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2013 Nissan Frontier?

Air bags is the most-reported component, named in 15 complaints out of 48 filed with NHTSA (31%). Across all complaints, owners reported 5 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2013 Nissan Frontier?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Nissan recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Nissan dealer.

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