The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·22V420000·Announced 2022-06-13

Nissan Recalls 2013-2016 Pathfinders for Hood Latch Malfunction

Nissan is recalling 2013-2016 Pathfinders because the secondary hood latch may fail to secure, potentially allowing the hood to open while driving and obstructing the driver's view.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (hood latch) that can obstruct the driver's view and increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Nissan North America, Inc. is recalling certain 2013-2016 Pathfinder vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the secondary hood latch may malfunction and remain in the unlatched, unsecured position even when the hood is closed.

This defect poses a safety risk because an unsecured hood could unexpectedly open while the vehicle is being driven. If this occurs, the hood may obstruct the driver's view, increasing the risk of a crash.

Dealers will replace the bell crank assembly free of charge to correct the issue. Owner letters were mailed on March 26, 2025. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 for more information.

The recalled product

Product
NISSAN PATHFINDER
Brand
NISSAN
Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — SUV
Hazard
Affected units
322,671

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • PATHFINDER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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