2023 Nissan Frontier recalls

1 safety recall, 132 owner complaints and a 4-star NHTSA crash rating. Official NHTSA data.

1Recalls
132Complaints
14Crashes & fires reported
4/5NHTSA overall rating

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2023 Nissan Frontier recall list

Tires recall

23V-273
April 17, 2023 · Nissan North America, Inc.
Problem
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2023 Titan and Frontier vehicles. The tires may have a tear in the inner bead which can cause a rapid loss of tire pressure.
Safety risk
A rapid loss of tire pressure while driving can lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace all four road tires, or inspect and replace the spare tire assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 10, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC973 and PC974.

2023 Nissan Frontier owner complaints

132 complaints filed with NHTSA, including 8 crashes, 6 fires, 4 injuries and 0 deaths.

Problems by component

Electrical System60
Service Brakes30
Power Train26
Forward Collision Avoidance26
Engine26
Unknown or Other18
Vehicle Speed Control18
Steering12
Seats8
Structure6

Recent complaints

September 11, 2026Electrical SystemUnknown or OtherFire

I purchased a pre-owned certified vehicle in June of 2025 it was a 2023 model with approximately 23k miles on it. In August of 2026 I was driving on the interstate and the vehicles warning lights came on and the vehicle shut down completely at a speed of 70 mph. The safety flashers quit working along with the headlights leaving the vehicle totally dark on a remote section of Interstate at night. I had the vehicle towed to a Nissan dealership and I was sent a video of what happened from the certified Nissan technician. I can provide the link to the video upon request. The technician stated in the video that the muffler had developed a very large hole in it and the heat from the exhaust coming

September 11, 2026Power TrainElectrical SystemVehicle Speed Control

Muffler developed hole in the top of it prematurely and melted the main wiring harness due to a known design flaw. The vehicle is still at the dealer awaiting repair. All warning lights came on, 4 wheel drive was disabled, center console lost power and hvac was disabled. Safety was put at risk as this happened on the nys thruway and the vehicles main wiring harness was actively melting/shorting while driving. The shorts disabled all Safety features like lane assist, detections, and abs. Transmission would also not down shift properly leaving me unable to safely accelerate. Im unsure if the tail lights were still operational or not but wouldnt be surprised if they weren't as many other system

July 23, 2026Electrical System

The power door lock system intermittently malfunctions. During the initial failure, the passenger rear door lock seized in the unlocked position and could not be manually operated. The vehicle was taken to an authorized Nissan dealership, where all three passenger door lock actuators were replaced. Following the repair, the seized lock condition was resolved; however, the underlying malfunction continues. The passenger front and passenger rear doors will unlock electronically but will not lock using the key fob, interior lock switch, or intelligent key functions. The driver rear side door does not respond to electronic lock or unlock commands. The only way to secure or access the affected do

July 11, 2026Visibility/Wiper

Rear backup camera turned purple in color and not accurate when backing up to a trailer.

June 29, 2026Power Train

Transmission shifting harshly and may have to be replaced

2023 Nissan Frontier crash test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2023 Nissan Frontier King Cab PU/EC 4WDNot ratedNot ratedNot rated★★★★★
2023 Nissan Frontier King Cab PU/EC RWDNot ratedNot ratedNot rated★★★★★
2023 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab PU/CC 4WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2023 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab PU/CC RWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Driver aids on the tested 2023 Nissan Frontier: electronic stability control standard, forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning optional. Rollover risk: 20.4%.

2023 Nissan Frontier recall FAQ

Does the 2023 Nissan Frontier have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2023 Nissan Frontier. The most recent, filed April 17, 2023, concerns the tires.

What are the most common 2023 Nissan Frontier problems?

Owners have filed 132 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported area is electrical system (60 reports), followed by service brakes.

Is the 2023 Nissan Frontier safe?

The 2023 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 2023 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.