2016 Nissan Frontier recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2016 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: 43
Latest campaign: Mar 31, 2016

Recall summary by component1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Electrical system	1	Mar 31, 2016	16V181000

Safety recalls1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Mar 31, 2016Latest campaign


Mar 31, 201616V181000	Electrical system: wiring front underhood An electrical short increases the risk of a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 16V181000 What's wrong Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2016 Frontier V6 vehicles manufactured February 29, 2016, to March 7, 2016. The starter motor wire harness may have been installed in an incorrect position, allowing the starter harness terminal to contact the heat shield and result in an electrical short. Risk An electrical short increases the risk of a fire. Remedy Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and reposition the starter wire harness, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 13, 2016. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261. Campaign NHTSA 16V181000 · Mar 31, 2016

Mar 31, 201616V181000

Electrical system: wiring front underhood

An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.

DetailsHide details for campaign 16V181000

What's wrong: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2016 Frontier V6 vehicles manufactured February 29, 2016, to March 7, 2016. The starter motor wire harness may have been installed in an incorrect position, allowing the starter harness terminal to contact the heat shield and result in an electrical short.
Risk: An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and reposition the starter wire harness, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 13, 2016. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Campaign: NHTSA 16V181000 · Mar 31, 2016

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 component43

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

43Complaints filed

3Involving a crash

1Involving a fire

3Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Air bags	10	23	2	0	3
Unknown or other	9	21	0	0	0
Fuel/propulsion system	8	19	0	0	0
Engine	8	19	0	1	0
Structure	4	9	0	1	0
Power train	3	7	0	0	0
Service brakes	3	7	0	0	0
Wheels	2	5	1	0	0
Steering	2	5	1	0	0
Electrical system	2	5	0	1	0
Forward collision avoidance	1	2	1	0	3
Visibility/wiper	1	2	0	0	0
Electronic stability control (ESC)	1	2	0	0	0
Seat belts	1	2	0	0	0
Suspension	1	2	1	0	0

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

Unknown or other
“OUR 2016 NISSAN FRONTER HAS A SLOW AIR LEAK ON THE TIRES AFTER HAVEING THEM CHECKED BY A TIRE DEALER IT WAS FOUND THE TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR (TPS) WAS LEAKING AT THE CORE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO REMOVE THE CORE OR THE NUT…”
Filed 07/28/2026 · ODI 11753328
Fuel/propulsion system
“I am experiencing a fuel pump issue that stalls the engine while driving. The issue will sometimes go away if I first loosen the fuel cap on the gas tank to relieve built up pressure but after driving for 10 to 15…”
Filed 10/17/2025 · ODI 11694089
Structure
“A loud squeaking has developed during every day driving. After inspecting - the front right truck bed mounting location has cracked and failed.”
Filed 11/11/2024 · ODI 11624547

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2016 Nissan Frontier recall questions

How many recalls does the 2016 Nissan Frontier have?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2016 Nissan Frontier. The most recent, 16V181000 (reported March 31, 2016), 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 2016 Nissan Frontier?

Air bags is the most-reported component, named in 10 complaints out of 43 filed with NHTSA (23%). Across all complaints, owners reported 3 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2016 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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