2022 Nissan Pathfinder Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2022 Nissan Pathfinder has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 29,505 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 195 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the service brakes. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

EQUIPMENT 22V527000 2022-07-21 10,477 affected
Defect

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…

Consequence

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 22V111000 2022-02-24 21 affected
Defect

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."

Consequence

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 21V743000 2021-09-23 5,895 affected
Defect

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2022 Pathfinder vehicles. The second-row seat back frames may have insufficient welds that could separate.

Consequence

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.

SEATS 21V742000 2021-09-23 10,082 affected
Defect

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…

Consequence

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.

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 21V706000 2021-09-10 3,030 affected
Defect

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…

Consequence

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.

Complaints by component

SERVICE BRAKES
32
1crashes
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
24
1crashes1injuries
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
19
1fires
ENGINE
18
1fires
POWER TRAIN
17
1crashes
SEATS
16
2injuries
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
8
1crashes
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
8
STRUCTURE:BODY
7
VISIBILITY/WIPER
7
Total complaints195

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“The contact owns a 2022 nissan pathfinder. The contact stated that while driving at 7 mph, the sunroof exploded outward. The sunroof cover was closed during the failure, preventing glass fragments from falling inside the vehicle. The contact pulled over to the side of the road. Upon inspection,…”

VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY · reported 2026-06-13

“Panoramic sunroof drains failed due to being pinched by headliner. Documented water leaking into vehicle at 6060 by dealership. Water coming in along the a pillar and roof. Vehicle has been in the shop 3 separate times for gurgling noise and roof leaks. Dealership had issues re-creating issue.…”

STRUCTURE:BODY · reported 2026-05-22

“I am writing regarding the defective condition of the 2022 nissan pathfinder (approx. 16,431 miles) purchased on nov 10, 2025. With the onset of spring, the a/c system has failed, blowing only ambient air. This aligns with known manufacturer defects: jump tube defect (pc899/pc939): faulty seals…”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2026-04-18

“My 2022 nissan pathfinder was purchased new and now has 27150 miles. On april 9 2026, I was having my summer tires installed and was told by the tire shop that the rear brakes were worn out and needed replacement. I contacted the nissan dealership who quoted a cost of $570 for brake replacement.…”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2026-04-09

“While driving down the road or a smooth road 60 mile an hour 60â° weather, it sound like a bomb went off inside my car after walking around my car I saw nothing wrong and then before I got in I noticed something on top of the car and it was my panoramic window blown up”

VISIBILITY/WIPER · reported 2026-04-09

“Vehicle has 65k miles on it and has already been through 2 sets going on 3 of brakes there has been maybe 6k miles put on it and the brakes are going and possibly rotors it feels like the brakes aren't fully releasing. I've seen alot of people complaing so I know its just not my imagination.it…”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2026-03-20

“I am submitting this complaint to report a serious safety issue involving the airbag system in my vehicle. The airbag warning light has illuminated on the dashboard, and I also received a notification indicating that the airbag system may not function properly in the event of a crash. This creates…”

AIR BAGS · reported 2026-03-13

“⸻ my 2022 nissan pathfinder experienced a catastrophic engine failure at approximately 70,000 miles. The vehicle suddenly developed severe engine knocking and required a complete engine replacement. There were no engine warning lights or oil pressure warning lights prior to the failure. The…”

ENGINE · reported 2026-02-12
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.