2021 Nissan Frontier recalls

2 safety recalls, 40 owner complaints and a 4-star NHTSA crash rating. Official NHTSA data.

2Recalls
40Complaints
2Crashes & fires reported
4/5NHTSA overall rating

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2021 Nissan Frontier recall list

Power Train recall

22V-671
September 7, 2022 · Nissan North America, Inc.
Problem
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 risk
A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash.
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.

Power Train recall

22V-457
June 24, 2022 · Nissan North America, Inc.
Problem
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 risk
A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash.
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.

2021 Nissan Frontier owner complaints

40 complaints filed with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries and 0 deaths.

Problems by component

Electrical System12
Power Train10
Unknown or Other8
Air Bags6
Fuel/Propulsion System6
Service Brakes4
Engine4
Vehicle Speed Control2
Suspension2
Exterior Lighting2

Recent complaints

October 13, 2026Electrical SystemService BrakesEngine

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. Shortly after a red BRAKE warning light illuminated. Shortly after that an amber 4WD drive light illuminated and the 4WD drive wheel indicator went blank. Shortly after that the vehicle lost power and the engine stopped and would not restart. The whole sequence took about 30 seconds. The vehicle and trailer were barely off the road as the engine stopped suddenly and did not give me time to get all of the way over to the small two lane shoulder. This left me in a very unsafe position as vehicles were t

September 20, 2026Vehicle Speed Control

My 2021 Ford Explorer appeared to maintain or resume speed without cruise control being activated. Braking and switching cruise off did not reliably stop the behavior, and speed varied by as much as 15 mph without my input. My concerns are: * apparent speed control when cruise had never been activated; * continued propulsion after braking; * apparent cruise operation after its dashboard indicator went out; * inconsistent response from the SET/accelerate control; * fluctuations approaching 15 mph I drove the Explorer on 9/18/26 on the interstate for a few hours and cruise control was bananas. The vehicle was clearly using cruise control, even though I had not turned it on. Even after I would

September 15, 2026SuspensionPower TrainElectrical System

Started rolling in park, then would not start towed to dealer , no word and no help!!!!

October 14, 2025Electrical SystemAir BagsFuel/Propulsion System

I [XXX] PURCHASED THE VEHICLE FROM DAYTONA, NISSAN ON [XXX] ON THE MORNING OF [XXX], THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON. AND WAS FLASHING. I TOOK VIDEOS OF ALL THE DIFFERENT OCCURRENCES.I WENT BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP AND TALKED TO THE SALESMAN THAT SOLD IT TO US.HIS NAME WAS SIMON.AND HE BROUGHT US IN, AND WE WERE TALKING TO A MANAGER THEY DISCONNECTED THE BATTERY AND TRY TO RESET IT AS WE WERE LEAVING, THE SALESMAN WALKED US OUT.WHEN WE FIRED UP THE VEHICLE, THE WHOLE DASH FLASHED AND WENT BLACK IN FRONT OF THE SALESMAN.A DAY LATER, WE BROKE DOWN IN THE TRUCK AND HAD TO BE JUMPED.WE TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP, AND THEY PUT A NEW BATTERY IN AND A COUPLE DAYS LATER, IT CAME ON AGAIN.BUT TOOK IT IN AGAIN,

July 28, 2025Air Bags

When someone is sitting in passenger seat the light for their airbag blinks, is on or off. So we are unsure if the airbag would in fact deploy if we were to be in a collision.

2021 Nissan Frontier crash test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2021 Nissan Frontier King Cab PU/EC 4WDNot ratedNot ratedNot rated★★★★★
2021 Nissan Frontier King Cab PU/EC RWDNot ratedNot ratedNot rated★★★★★
2021 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab PU/CC 4WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2021 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab PU/CC RWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Driver aids on the tested 2021 Nissan Frontier: electronic stability control standard, forward collision warning no, lane departure warning no. Rollover risk: 19.8%.

2021 Nissan Frontier recall FAQ

Does the 2021 Nissan Frontier have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2021 Nissan Frontier. The most recent, filed September 7, 2022, concerns the power train.

What are the most common 2021 Nissan Frontier problems?

Owners have filed 40 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported area is electrical system (12 reports), followed by power train.

Is the 2021 Nissan Frontier safe?

The 2021 Nissan Frontier earned up to a 4-star overall safety rating in NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program crash tests.

How do I get a recall fixed on my 2021 Nissan Frontier?

Contact any authorized Nissan dealer. Recall repairs are free, even if you are not the original owner or the warranty has expired.

This page combines NHTSA records for: Frontier King Cab, Frontier Crew Cab.