2016 Nissan Pathfinder recalls
Safety recalls listed by NHTSA
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A recall on the model year does not always mean your car is affected. Your VIN decides. Confirm open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
All 2 2016 Nissan Pathfinder recalls, newest first
Jun 13, 2022Latches/locks/linkages, HoodNissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2013 to 2016 Pathfinder vehicles. On certain Pathfinder vehicles, the secondary hood latch may malfunction and remain in the unlatched, unsecured, position when the hood is closed.
Risk: An unsecured hood could unexpectedly open while driving, obstructing the driver's view, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the bell crank assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed March 26, 2025. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1 800 867 7669. Nissan's number for this recall are R22A2 R22A3 and R24B7.
NHTSA campaign 22V420000 · Nissan North America, Inc.
Apr 26, 2016Air Bags, SensorNissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016 to 2017 Nissan Maxima, 2013 to 2016 Nissan Altima, NV200, LEAF, Sentra, and Pathfinder, 2014 to 2016 Nissan NV200 Taxi, Infiniti QX60, QX60 Hybrid, and Q50 Hybrid, 2014 to 2017 Nissan Rogue and Infiniti Q50, 2015 to 2016 Nissan Murano, Murano Hybrid, and Chevrolet City Express, 2014 to 2015 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid, and 2013 Infiniti JX35 vehicles. In these vehicles, the front seat passenger Occupant Classification System (OCS) may incorrectly classify an adult passenger as a child or classify the seat as empty despite it being occupied. As a result, the passenger frontal air bag may be turned off and not deploy in the event of a crash.
Risk: If the passenger frontal air bag does not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, the passenger is at an increased risk of injury.
Fix: Nissan will notify their owners. Chevrolet City Express owners will be notified by General Motors. Dealers will reprogram the Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) and OCS Electronic Control Unit (ECU) in Altima, Maxima, Murano, Rogue, and Sentra vehicles, and replace the OCS ECU in LEAF, NV200, NV200 Taxi, Pathfinder, Infiniti Q50, JX35, and QX60 and Chevrolet City Express vehicles, free of charge. Interim notices were sent to owners on May 31, 2016. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1 800 867 7669, Infiniti customer service at 1 888 833 3216 or Chevrolet customer service at 1 800 222 1020.
NHTSA campaign 16V244000 · Nissan North America, Inc.
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FAQ
Does the 2016 Nissan Pathfinder have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2016 Nissan Pathfinder. Not every car of this model year is affected, so check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.
How do I check if my 2016 Nissan Pathfinder has an open recall?
Enter your 17 character VIN in the NHTSA lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call any franchised dealer of the brand. The VIN check tells you which recalls are still open on your exact car.
Are recall repairs free?
Yes. Under federal law the manufacturer must fix a safety recall for free at an authorized dealer, no matter who owns the car or how old it is. Some recalls on very old vehicles may be limited, so ask the dealer.
How long does a recall repair take?
Most recall fixes take under two hours once the dealer has the parts. When parts are short the dealer may need weeks, and for do not drive recalls they often offer a loaner or towing.