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2021 Nissan Frontier recalls
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2021 Nissan Frontier, filed between June 24, 2022 and September 7, 2022. Each one is below with what is wrong and the free fix.
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| Part | Filed | Advice |
|---|---|---|
| Power train: automatic transmission | September 7, 2022 | Dealer fix |
| Power train: automatic transmission | June 24, 2022 | Dealer fix |
Power train: automatic transmission
Campaign 22V671000 · Filed September 7, 2022
What is wrong. The transmission parking pawl may not engage when the vehicle is shifted into park, which can result in a vehicle rollaway.
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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.
What could happen. A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash.
The fix. 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: automatic transmission
Campaign 22V457000 · Filed June 24, 2022
What is wrong. The transmission parking pawl may not engage when the vehicle is shifted into park, which can result in a vehicle rollaway.
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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.
What could happen. A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash.
The fix. 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.
Check that your car is on the list
Most campaigns cover only cars built in a certain date range or at a certain plant, so a 2021 Nissan Frontier may or may not be included. The VIN is the only sure test. It is 17 characters, on the dashboard by the windshield and on the driver door jamb sticker. Look up your VIN at NHTSA to see whether a campaign is open for your exact car.
How to confirm the repair is free
- Call any authorized Nissan dealer service desk and give them the VIN and the campaign number from the list above.
- Ask them to confirm the campaign is open for your car. If it is, the parts and labor are covered.
- If the dealer says the part is not in stock, ask for a written note with the date, and ask about a loaner if the notice says not to drive the car.
- Keep the repair order. It shows the campaign number and proves the work was done.
If you already paid for a repair that a recall later covered, Nissan may owe you a refund. Ask the dealer or Nissan customer service about reimbursement, and keep your receipts.
Other model years of the Frontier
- 2026 (1)
- 2025 (3)
- 2024 (3)
- 2023 (1)
- 2022 (6)
- 2020 (2)
- 2019 (1)
- 2018 (2)
- 2017 (1)
- 2016 (1)
- 2014 (2)
- 2013 (1)
- 2012 (3)
- 2011 (1)
- 2010 (4)
- All years
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2021 Nissan Frontier recall questions
How many recalls does the 2021 Nissan Frontier have?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2021 Nissan Frontier. A campaign can cover only some cars of that model year, so check your VIN to see whether yours is included.
Is a recall repair on a 2021 Nissan Frontier free?
Yes. A safety recall repair is free at an authorized Nissan dealer, whatever the age or mileage of the car and no matter who owns it now.
How do I know if my 2021 Nissan Frontier was already fixed?
Enter the VIN on NHTSA's recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows whether a campaign is open for that exact car. You can also ask a dealer to run the VIN, or look at the service history paperwork for the campaign number.
Source: NHTSA recalls API, checked 2026-10-29. Text is NHTSA's wording of each campaign. New campaigns are added over time. Not a repair shop, estimates only.