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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2013 Nissan Pathfinder 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: 11
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 890
Latest campaign: Jun 13, 2022

Recall summary by component11

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Air bags	3	Apr 26, 2016	16V244000 15V681000 13V069000
Exterior lighting	2	Jan 20, 2021	21V020000 16V380000
Latches/locks/linkages	1	Jun 13, 2022	22V420000
Structure	1	Jan 26, 2015	15V033000
Power train	1	Mar 26, 2014	14V142000
Electrical system	1	Mar 25, 2014	14V138000
Service brakes, hydraulic	1	Oct 17, 2013	13V445000
Service brakes	1	Apr 12, 2013	13V139000

Safety recalls11

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Jun 13, 2022Latest campaign


Jun 13, 202222V420000	Latches/locks/linkages: hood latch An unsecured hood could unexpectedly open while driving, obstructing the driver's view, and increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 22V420000 What's wrong 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. Risk An unsecured hood could unexpectedly open while driving, obstructing the driver's view, and increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy 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. Campaign NHTSA 22V420000 · Jun 13, 2022
Jan 20, 202121V020000	Exterior lighting: brake lights switch Continual illumination of the brake lights can prevent other drivers from realizing the vehicle is actually slowing down, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 21V020000 What's wrong Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Nissan Pathfinder vehicles. The location of the brake light switch may cause the brake light switch relay to repeatedly open and close. Overtime, this can cause the relay to stick in the "ON" position, with the brake lights remaining illuminated even when the brakes are not applied. Additionally, this may interfere with the brake-shift interlock, allowing the driver to shift the vehicle out of the "Park" position, without depressing the brake pedal. Risk Continual illumination of the brake lights can prevent other drivers from realizing the vehicle is actually slowing down, increasing the risk of a crash. With the brake override activated, the driver will not be able to accelerate normally, increasing the risk of a crash. The driver can shift the vehicle out of the "PARK" position without depressing the brake, allowing the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of injury. Remedy Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, either re-install the brake light switch or swap positions with the Automatic Speed Control Device (ASCD) switch; depending on the model year vehicle. In addition, the brake light relay will be replaced with a new one. All repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began March 1, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall PC786. Note: this recall supersedes 16V-380. Campaign NHTSA 21V020000 · Jan 20, 2021
May 31, 201616V380000	Exterior lighting: brake lights switch If the brake override is activated, the driver will not be accelerate normally, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 16V380000 What's wrong Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Pathfinder vehicles manufactured June 20, 2012, to June 13, 2013. The brake light switch may have been installed incorrectly causing the relay to make intermittent contact and repeatedly cycle. This may result in the relay remaining in the "ON" position, causing the brake lights to remain illuminated even when the brakes are not applied. Additionally, the brake light switch may interfere with the brake-shift interlock, allowing the driver to shift the vehicle out of the "Park" position, without depressing the brake pedal. Risk If the brake override is activated, the driver will not be accelerate normally, increasing the risk of a crash. If the brake lights remain illuminated, other drivers may fail to stop when the vehicle actually brakes, increasing the risk of a crash. If the driver inadvertently shift the vehicle out of the "PARK" position without depressing the brake, the vehicle may rollaway, increasing the risk of injury. Remedy Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake light switch and, as necessary, replace the relay, free of charge. The recall began on July 25, 2016. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261. Campaign NHTSA 16V380000 · May 31, 2016
Apr 26, 201616V244000	Air bags: sensor occupant classification If the passenger frontal air bag does not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, the passenger is at an increased risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 16V244000 What's wrong Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima, 2013-2016 Nissan Altima, NV200, LEAF, Sentra, and Pathfinder, 2014-2016 Nissan NV200 Taxi, Infiniti QX60, QX60 Hybrid, and Q50 Hybrid, 2014-2017 Nissan Rogue and Infiniti Q50, 2015-2016 Nissan Murano, Murano Hybrid, and Chevrolet City Express, 2014-2015 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid, and 2013 Infiniti JX35 vehicles. In these vehicles, the front seat passenger Occupant Classification System (OCS) may incorrectly classify an adult passenger as a child or classify the seat as empty despite it being occupied. As a result, the passenger frontal air bag may be turned off and not deploy in the event of a crash. Risk If the passenger frontal air bag does not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, the passenger is at an increased risk of injury. Remedy Nissan will notify their owners. Chevrolet City Express owners will be notified by General Motors. Dealers will reprogram the Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) and OCS Electronic Control Unit (ECU) in Altima, Maxima, Murano, Rogue, and Sentra vehicles, and replace the OCS ECU in LEAF, NV200, NV200 Taxi, Pathfinder, Infiniti Q50, JX35, and QX60 and Chevrolet City Express vehicles, free of charge. Interim notices were sent to owners on May 31, 2016. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669, Infiniti customer service at 1-888-833-3216 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. Campaign NHTSA 16V244000 · Apr 26, 2016
Oct 20, 201515V681000	Air bags: frontal If the OCS does not detect an adult occupant in the passenger seat, the passenger air bag would be deactivated. DetailsHide details for campaign 15V681000 What's wrong Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Altima and Pathfinder vehicles, 2013-2014 Nissan Sentra vehicles, 2013 Infiniti JX35 vehicles, 2014-2015 Infiniti QX60 vehicles and 2014 Infiniti QX60 Hybrid vehicles. The affected vehicles received an incorrect occupant classification system (OCS) control unit during a repair. These OCS control units may incorrectly classify the front passenger seat as empty, when it is occupied by an adult. Risk If the OCS does not detect an adult occupant in the passenger seat, the passenger air bag would be deactivated. Failure of the passenger airbag to deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted) could increase the risk of injury to the passenger. Remedy Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will update the OCS software, free of charge. The recall began on November 30, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261. Campaign NHTSA 15V681000 · Oct 20, 2015
Jan 26, 201515V033000	Structure: body hood If the primary hood latch is released and the secondary latch fails during operation of the vehicle, it could cause the hood to open during vehicle operation impairing… DetailsHide details for campaign 15V033000 What's wrong Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Nissan Pathfinder vehicles manufactured June 20, 2012, to November 18, 2013, 2014 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid vehicles manufactured July 18, 2013, to November 18, 2013, 2013 Infiniti JX35 vehicles manufactured November 29, 2011, to June 14, 2013, and 2014 QX60 vehicles manufactured May 16, 2013, to November 18, 2013, and 2014 Infiniti QX60 Hybrid vehicles manufactured July 18, 2013, to November 18, 2013. In the affected vehicles the hood release cable assembly may have been installed incorrectly preventing the latching claw from fully engaging. The secondary latch may remain in the open position when the hood is closed. Risk If the primary hood latch is released and the secondary latch fails during operation of the vehicle, it could cause the hood to open during vehicle operation impairing the driver's vision, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. Remedy Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will modify the angle of the hood release mechanism to provide additional length to the release cable, free of charge. The recall began on March 9, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261. Campaign NHTSA 15V033000 · Jan 26, 2015

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).

Owner complaints by component890

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890Complaints filed

16Involving a crash

1Involving a fire

16Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Power train	370	42	1	0	1
Air bags	177	20	6	0	13
Unknown or other	110	12	0	0	0
Engine	105	12	2	1	4
Structure	83	9	0	0	0
Service brakes	66	7	10	0	6
Electrical system	50	6	0	0	0
Vehicle speed control	47	5	1	0	0
Visibility/wiper	46	5	1	0	0
Suspension	29	3	0	0	0
Fuel/propulsion system	18	2	0	0	0
Steering	13	1	0	0	0
Exterior lighting	13	1	1	0	2
Seat belts	13	1	0	0	0
Seats	12	1	0	0	0

14 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

Latches/locks/linkages
“The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact received notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V420000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages); however, the recall repair failed to prevent a failure from occurring.”
Filed 07/10/2026 · ODI 11749493
Steering
“Rear sub frame near radial rod on drivers side of vehicle has corroded through without warning. Vehicle is unstable during breaking menuvers and pitches towards on coming traffic.”
Filed 06/22/2026 · ODI 11745784
Power train
“The vehicle is a 2013 Nissan Pathfinder experiencing a major transmission/CVT failure that creates serious safety concerns.”
Filed 05/09/2026 · ODI 11736776

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2013 Nissan Pathfinder recall questions

How many recalls does the 2013 Nissan Pathfinder have?

NHTSA lists 11 safety recall campaigns for the 2013 Nissan Pathfinder. The most recent, 22V420000 (reported June 13, 2022), concerns latches/locks/linkages. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2013 Nissan Pathfinder recalls for?

The largest group is air bags, with 3 campaigns. Others: exterior lighting (2), latches/locks/linkages (1), structure (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

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

Power train is the most-reported component, named in 370 complaints out of 890 filed with NHTSA (42%). Across all complaints, owners reported 16 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

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

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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