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2022 Nissan Frontier Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2022 Nissan Frontier has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 112 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Nissan dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2022 Nissan Frontier, plus NCAP crash-test ratings. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2022 Nissan Frontier owner complaints

Owners have filed 112 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Nissan Frontier, describing incidents dated September 13, 2021 to September 29, 2026.

Most-cited components

  • Forward Collision Avoidance 33 complaints
  • Electrical System 31 complaints
  • Power Train 24 complaints
  • Unknown or Other 20 complaints
  • Service Brakes 19 complaints
  • Vehicle Speed Control 13 complaints

Of the 112 complaints on file, 11 report a crash and 3 a fire; across all 112 complaints, owners report 3 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

  • ODI #11767820 · Filed

    the truck is acquired new with a factory installed 110 Inverter and 2 outlets, one inside the passenger compartment, and one in the truck bed. i was investigating issues i have with some devices not working properly when use with the truck supplied 110v power.. i used a residential outlet tester on…

  • ODI #11764535 · Filed

    A warning light came on my dash. When I took it to the dealership they told me my airbag module would need to be replaced based on their diagnostic. They told me my airbags are possibly not working at this time. I feel this is a huge safety issue. Since I am unable to afford the $2919.90 to have it…

  • ODI #11748365 · Filed

    After some driving my Forward Driving Aids light comes on showing the Front Sensor is blocked which it isn't and my Radio sounds like static which will stop if I turn the radio off then back on again but does it multiple times while driving also gets very staticy when a phone is plugged in to…

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Rearview Display Inoperative/FMVSS 111

NHTSA #22V772000 · Back Over Prevention — Display Function · NHTSA notice

Reported October 13, 2022 · Nissan North America, Inc.

Potentially affected: 27,388 vehicles

Repair completion: 96.64% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Nissan campaign R22B8 R22C1 PC923/25 · Owners notified December 9, 2022

Defect description

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2022 Titan, Titan XD, Frontier, and 2021-2022 Rogue vehicles. The in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) system may continuously reboot when the vehicle is restarted, which can result in an inoperative rearview display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Safety consequence

An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

The IVI software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 18, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's numbers for this recall are R22B8, R22C1, and PC923/25.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Unsecured Transmission May Cause Rollaway

NHTSA #22V671000 · Power Train — Automatic Transmission · NHTSA notice

Reported September 7, 2022 · Nissan North America, Inc.

Potentially affected: 197,230 vehicles

Repair completion: 90.9% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Nissan campaign R22A9 R22B1/2/3 · Owners notified October 28, 2022

Defect description

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Titan, 2020-2022 Frontier, and 2023 Z vehicles. The transmission parking pawl may not engage when the vehicle is shifted into park, which can result in a vehicle rollaway.

Safety consequence

A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Owners are advised to apply the parking brake every time they park their vehicle. Dealers will perform the applicable repairs below, free of charge: • Model Year 2020-2022 Frontier vehicles: reprogram Transmission Control Module (TCM) • Model Year 2020-2022 Titan vehicles: reprogram TCM and Engine Control Module (ECM) • Model Year 2023 Titan vehicles: reprogram TCM • Model Year 2023 Z vehicles: reprogram TCM. Owner notification letters were mailed October 28, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Inoperative Rearview Camera Display/FMVSS 111

NHTSA #22V527000 · Back Over Prevention — Sensing System — Camera · NHTSA notice

Reported July 21, 2022 · Nissan North America, Inc.

Potentially affected: 10,477 vehicles

Repair completion: 99.56% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Nissan campaign R22A5 PC901 PC902 · Owners notified July 29, 2022

Defect description

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Rogue, 2022 Frontier, Pathfinder, and Titan rental vehicles. When the Sirius XM subscription is set to "Not Subscribed," it may cause the infotainment head unit to reboot, resulting in an inoperative rearview camera. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Safety consequence

An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

The Infotainment system software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 29, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R22A5 PC901 PC902.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Unsecured Transmission May Cause Rollaway

NHTSA #22V457000 · Power Train — Automatic Transmission · NHTSA notice

Reported June 24, 2022 · Nissan North America, Inc.

Potentially affected: 180,176 vehicles

Repair completion: 91.62% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Nissan campaign R22A1 · Owners notified November 30, 2022

Defect description

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Frontier and Titan vehicles. The transmission parking pawl may not engage when the vehicle is shifted into park, which can result in a vehicle rollaway.

Safety consequence

A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Owners are advised to apply the parking brake every time they park their vehicle. Dealers will replace the transmission parking pawl pin, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 2022. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R22A2 R22A3.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Seat Belt Bracket May Break/FMVSS 207, 209, & 210

NHTSA #21V958000 · Seat Belts — Critical Fasteners · NHTSA notice

Reported December 9, 2021 · Nissan North America, Inc.

Potentially affected: 425 vehicles

Repair completion: 81.88% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Nissan campaign PC856 · Owners notified January 27, 2022

Defect description

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2022 Frontier vehicles. The seat belt bracket mounting bolts on the left-rear seat may have been incorrectly tightened. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 207, "Seating Systems," 209, "Seatbelt Assemblies," and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."

Safety consequence

During a crash, a loose seat belt bracket may break, causing a loss of seat belt restraint and increasing the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the bolts on the left-rear seat and repair any damaged threads as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were January 27, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC856.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Missing Tow Hitch Compromises Fuel Tank/FMVSS 301

NHTSA #21V917000 · Trailer Hitches · NHTSA notice

Reported November 22, 2021 · Nissan North America, Inc.

Potentially affected: 22 vehicles

Repair completion: 86.36% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Nissan campaign PC855 · Owners notified December 16, 2021

Defect description

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2022 Frontier Crew Cab Long Bed trucks. The tow hitch was not installed, compromising the structural integrity of the fuel tank in the event of a rear crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."

Safety consequence

During a crash, the leaf spring could contact the fuel tank, causing a fuel leak and increasing the risk of a fire or injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will install the tow hitch and harness kit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 16, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC855.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

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