2022 Nissan Pathfinder recalls

5 safety recalls, 137 owner complaints and a 5-star NHTSA crash rating. Official NHTSA data.

5Recalls
137Complaints
4Crashes & fires reported
5/5NHTSA overall rating

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2022 Nissan Pathfinder recall list

Back Over Prevention recall

Over-the-air fix22V-527
July 21, 2022 · Nissan North America, Inc.
Problem
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 risk
An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.

Seats recall

22V-111
February 24, 2022 · Nissan North America, Inc.
Problem
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2022 INFINITI QX60 and Nissan Pathfinder vehicles. The second-row seat track may be missing a mounting bolt. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Safety risk
A missing mounting bolt may allow the seat track to move during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the second-row seat track and install a new mounting bolt as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 13, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's numbers for this recall are PC867 and PC868.

Seats recall

21V-742
September 23, 2021 · Nissan North America, Inc.
Problem
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2022 Pathfinder vehicles. The third-row headrests may have an improper weld or misaligned internal components, which can allow the headrest to move or detach. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 202, "Head Restraints."
Safety risk
Headrests that move or detach may not adequately restrain occupants in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace all three third-row seat headrests, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 17, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC844.

Seats recall

21V-743
September 23, 2021 · Nissan North America, Inc.
Problem
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2022 Pathfinder vehicles. The second-row seat back frames may have insufficient welds that could separate.
Safety risk
Seat backs with separated welds may fail to adequately restrain occupants during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replaced the seat assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 17, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's numbers for this recall are PC845, PC846, and PC847.

Latches/Locks/Linkages recall

21V-706
September 10, 2021 · Nissan North America, Inc.
Problem
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2022 Pathfinder vehicles. Insufficient welds may allow the secondary hood latch retainer bracket to detach from the front bumper assembly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 113, "Hood Latch System."
Safety risk
A detached secondary hood latch may allow the hood to open if the primary hood latch is not engaged, obstructing the driver's view and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the secondary hood latch bracket as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 17, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC840.

2022 Nissan Pathfinder owner complaints

137 complaints filed with NHTSA, including 3 crashes, 1 fire, 3 injuries and 0 deaths.

Problems by component

Service Brakes33
Unknown or Other27
Electrical System20
Engine18
Power Train17
Seats16
Forward Collision Avoidance11
Vehicle Speed Control8
Structure7
Visibility/Wiper7

Recent complaints

October 29, 2026Unknown or Other

My 2022 Nissan Pathfinder has water accumulate and drip into the cab through the ceiling every time that it rains or gets wet. The seal for the sunroof is the issue and needs to be fixed before mold begins to grow in my car from the moisture.

October 2, 2026Service Brakes

At 15,000 miles both rear brakes and rotors worn down at 90% which is abnormal for any vehicle. Some sort of defect.

August 31, 2026Suspension

The contact owns a 2022 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that the vehicle previously received a repair on the rear brakes at approximately 30,000 miles; however, the vehicle recently received an oil change at an independent mechanic, and it was discovered that the rear brakes showed excessive wear. Additionally, it was discovered that the rear shocks were worn. The dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 46,000.

August 28, 2026Electrical SystemUnknown or Other

A/C and electrical board

July 2, 2026Unknown or Other

I am reporting a systemic safety defect regarding the rear Air Conditioning (AC) lines/hoses in the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder. The rear AC lines are prematurely corroding and leaking refrigerant, mirroring a previous recall Nissan issued for the front AC lines due to similar corrosion issues. On June 13, 2026 at approximately 86,000 miles, my vehicle's rear AC system failed due to a rotted, leaking line. This defect creates several critical safety hazards: 1. FLAMMABILITY HAZARD: The 2022 Pathfinder uses R-1234yf refrigerant, which is classified as an ASHRAE A2L mildly flammable gas. A rapid, uncontrolled leak of pressurized R-1234yf near hot exhaust components or electrical wiring creates an u

2022 Nissan Pathfinder crash test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2022 Nissan Pathfinder SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2022 Nissan Pathfinder SUV FWDNot rated★★★★★★★★★★Not rated

Driver aids on the tested 2022 Nissan Pathfinder: electronic stability control standard, forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard. Rollover risk: 15.5%.

2022 Nissan Pathfinder recall FAQ

Does the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder. The most recent, filed July 21, 2022, concerns the back over prevention.

What are the most common 2022 Nissan Pathfinder problems?

Owners have filed 137 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported area is service brakes (33 reports), followed by unknown or other.

Is the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder safe?

The 2022 Nissan Pathfinder earned up to a 5-star overall safety rating in NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program crash tests.

How do I get a recall fixed on my 2022 Nissan Pathfinder?

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