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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data
2021 Nissan Frontier recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2021 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component2
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Power train | 2 |
Safety recalls2
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Sep 7, 202222V671000 | Power train: automatic transmissionA vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 22V671000
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| Jun 24, 202222V457000 | Power train: automatic transmissionA vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 22V457000
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Owner complaints by component20
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 6 | 30 |
| Power train | 5 | 25 |
| Unknown or other | 4 | 20 |
| Air bags | 3 | 15 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | 15 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 10 |
| Engine | 2 | 10 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 5 |
| Suspension | 1 | 5 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 5 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 5 |
| Seats | 1 | 5 |
| Tires | 1 | 5 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | 5 |
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, merged from NHTSA model names Frontier Crew Cab, Frontier King Cab.
Latest reports
- Electrical system
“While driving on a two lane state route road towing a RV at approximately 60 MPH, the first indication of an issue was an amber ABS warning light accompanied by an Amber traction control light.”
- Vehicle speed control
“My 2021 Ford Explorer appeared to maintain or resume speed without cruise control being activated.”
- Suspension
“Started rolling in park, then would not start towed to dealer , no word and no help!!!!”
Other Nissan Frontier model years
- 20253 recalls9 complaints
- 20243 recalls22 complaints
- 20231 recall66 complaints
- 20226 recalls112 complaints
- 20212 recalls20 complaints
- 20202 recalls23 complaints
- 20191 recall28 complaints
- 20182 recalls25 complaints
- 20171 recall38 complaints
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2021 Nissan Frontier recall questions
How many recalls does the 2021 Nissan Frontier have?
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2021 Nissan Frontier. The most recent, 22V671000 (reported September 7, 2022), concerns power train. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What are the 2021 Nissan Frontier recalls for?
The largest group is power train, with 2 campaigns. Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2021 Nissan Frontier?
Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 6 complaints out of 20 filed with NHTSA (30%). Across all complaints, owners reported 1 crash and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2021 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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