# Recalls that may apply to the 2013 Nissan Pathfinder

A recall listed here may apply to a vehicle of this year, make and model. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle: check the VIN with the official lookups.

## United States (NHTSA), as of 2026-10-19

- [22V420000](/recalls/nhtsa/22V420000.md), 2022-06-13: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH. Nissan North America, Inc. \(Nissan\) is recalling certain 2013\-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.
- [21V020000](/recalls/nhtsa/21V020000.md), 2021-01-20: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH. Nissan North America, Inc. \(Nissan\) is recalling certain 2013\-2015 Nissan Pathfinder vehicles.  The location of the brake light switch may cause the brake light switch relay to repeatedly open and close.  Overtime, this can cause the relay to stick in the "ON" position, with the brake lights remaining illuminated even when the brakes are not applied.  Additionally, this may interfere with the brake\-shift interlock, allowing the driver to shift the vehicle out of the "Park" position, without depressing the brake pedal.
- [16V380000](/recalls/nhtsa/16V380000.md), 2016-05-31: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH. Nissan North America, Inc. \(Nissan\) is recalling certain model year 2013\-2014 Pathfinder vehicles manufactured June 20, 2012, to June 13, 2013.  The brake light switch may have been installed incorrectly causing the relay to make intermittent contact and repeatedly cycle.  This may result in the relay remaining in the "ON" position, causing the brake lights to remain illuminated even when the brakes are not applied.  Additionally, the brake light switch may interfere with the brake\-shift interlock, allowing the driver to shift the vehicle out of the "Park" position, without depressing the brake pedal. Built 2012\-06\-20 to 2013\-06\-13.
- [16V244000](/recalls/nhtsa/16V244000.md), 2016-04-26: AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION. Nissan North America, Inc. \(Nissan\) is recalling certain model year 2016\-2017 Nissan Maxima, 2013\-2016 Nissan Altima, NV200, LEAF, Sentra, and Pathfinder, 2014\-2016 Nissan NV200 Taxi, Infiniti QX60, QX60 Hybrid, and Q50 Hybrid, 2014\-2017 Nissan Rogue and Infiniti Q50, 2015\-2016 Nissan Murano, Murano Hybrid, and Chevrolet City Express, 2014\-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. Built 2012\-06\-20 to 2016\-04\-01.
- [15V681000](/recalls/nhtsa/15V681000.md), 2015-10-20: AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION; AIR BAGS:FRONTAL. Nissan North America, Inc. \(Nissan\) is recalling certain model year 2013\-2015 Altima and Pathfinder vehicles, 2013\-2014 Nissan Sentra vehicles, 2013 Infiniti JX35 vehicles, 2014\-2015 Infiniti QX60 vehicles and 2014 Infiniti QX60 Hybrid vehicles.  The affected vehicles received an incorrect occupant classification system \(OCS\) control unit during a repair.  These OCS control units may incorrectly classify the front passenger seat as empty, when it is occupied by an adult. Built 2012\-07\-17 to 2014\-10\-08.
- [15V033000](/recalls/nhtsa/15V033000.md), 2015-01-26: STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS. Nissan North America, Inc. \(Nissan\) is recalling certain model year 2013\-2014 Nissan Pathfinder vehicles manufactured June 20, 2012, to November 18, 2013, 2014 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid vehicles manufactured July 18, 2013, to November 18, 2013, 2013 Infiniti JX35 vehicles manufactured November 29, 2011, to June 14, 2013, and 2014 QX60 vehicles manufactured May 16, 2013, to November 18, 2013, and 2014 Infiniti QX60 Hybrid vehicles manufactured July 18, 2013, to November 18, 2013.  In the affected vehicles the hood release cable assembly may have been installed incorrectly preventing the latching claw from fully engaging. The secondary latch may remain in the open position when the hood is closed. Built 2012\-06\-20 to 2013\-11\-18.
- [14V142000](/recalls/nhtsa/14V142000.md), 2014-03-26: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES. Nissan North America \(Nissan\) is recalling certain model year 2013 Pathfinder vehicles manufactured April 18, 2012, through October 3, 2012, and equipped with a continuously variable transmission \(CVT\).  In the affected vehicles, the internal oil cooler \(ITOC\) hose may detach from the cooler due to inadequate clamping force, allowing transmission fluid to leak. Built 2012\-04\-18 to 2012\-10\-03.
- [14V138000](/recalls/nhtsa/14V138000.md), 2014-03-25: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Nissan North America, Inc. \(Nissan\) is recalling certain model year 2013\-2014 Altima, LEAF, Pathfinder, and Sentra, model year 2013 NV200 \(aka Taxi\) and Infiniti JX35 and model year 2014 Infiniti Q50 and QX60 vehicles.  In the affected vehicles, the occupant classification system \(OCS\) software may incorrectly classify the passenger seat as empty, when it is occupied by an adult. Built 2012\-06\-20 to 2014\-02\-06.
- [13V445000](/recalls/nhtsa/13V445000.md), 2013-10-17: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP. Nissan is recalling certain model year 2013\-2014 Nissan Pathfinder vehicles manufactured April 18, 2012, through September 20, 2013; model year 2013 Infiniti JX35 vehicles manufactured September 15, 2011, through January 16, 2013; and model year 2014 Infiniti QX60 vehicles manufactured January 17, 2013, through September 20, 2013. In the affected vehicles, during light braking on rough roads, the antilock brake system \(ABS\) brake pressure output software may lead to an increase in stopping distance. Built 2012\-04\-18 to 2013\-09\-20.
- [13V139000](/recalls/nhtsa/13V139000.md), 2013-04-12: SERVICE BRAKES. Nissan is recalling certain model year 2013 Pathfinder and Infiniti JX vehicles manufactured December 3, 2012, through January 29, 2013.  The front brake torque member was improperly cast resulting in structural weakness. This can lead to premature failure and cracking. Built 2012\-12\-03 to 2013\-01\-29.
- [13V069000](/recalls/nhtsa/13V069000.md), 2013-03-01: AIR BAGS. Nissan is recalling certain model year 2013 Altima, LEAF, Pathfinder, Sentra, and Infiniti JX35 vehicles.  Sensors within the passenger Occupant Detection System \(ODS\) may have been manufactured out of specification.  This may cause the system to malfunction and permanently suppress the passenger airbag. Built 2012\-09\-26 to 2013\-01\-30.

## Canada (Transport Canada), as of 2026-10-19

- [2022313](/recalls/tc/2022313.md), 2022-06-14: Structure. Issue: Over time, dirt buildup could cause the secondary hood latch to stick open after it is used. If this happens, and the primary hood latch is released, the hood may open suddenly while driving.  Safety Risk: A hood that opens suddenly while driving could block the driver's view and increase the risk of a crash.  Corrective Actions: Nissan will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the secondary hood latch.
- [2021020](/recalls/tc/2021020.md), 2021-01-21: Lights And Instruments. Issue: On certain vehicles, the stop lamp switch may not have been installed correctly. Over time, this could cause the stop lamp relay to fail and stick in the on position. If this happens, engine power may be reduced and the brake lights will stay on. Additionally, the vehicle may be started and shifted into gear without pressing the brake pedal. Note: This recall replaces Transport Canada recall 2016\-264. Vehicles that were repaired under that recall require a second inspection.  Safety Risk: The ability to shift the vehicle out of park without depressing the brake pedal and/or starting the engine without depressing the brake pedal could increase the risk of a crash. Brake lights that stay on could cause other road users not to recognize when the vehicle is braking. This could increase the risk of a crash.  Corrective Actions: Nissan will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer for an inspection of the stop lamp switch and relay. If the stop lamp relay was deleted during a previous repair, no further action is required. For all other vehicles, the dealer will adjust or move the stop lamp switch and replace the stop lamp relay.
- [2016264](/recalls/tc/2016264.md), 2016-05-27: Lights And Instruments. This recall was replaced by Transport Canada Recall No. 2021\-020.  On certain vehicles, the stop lamp switch may not have been installed properly causing and intermittent contact that could repeatedly cause the switch to cycle on and off. Over time, this may result in the stop lamp relay sticking in the on position, causing the stop lamps to remain illuminated. This could also impair the brake\-shifter interlock, allowing the vehicle to inadvertently be shifted out of park position. These situations could increase the risk of a crash or a vehicle rollaway causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will inspect the stop lamp switch for proper installation, if the switch is not installed correctly it will be repositioned and the stop lamp relay will be replaced.
- [2016179](/recalls/tc/2016179.md), 2016-04-25: Seats And Restraints. On certain vehicles, a defect in the occupant classification system could allow an adult sitting in the front passenger seat to be classified as a child or an “empty seat”. This would suppress the airbag, which could increase the risk of injury in a crash. Correction: For affected Altima, Maxima, Murano, Rogue and Sentra vehicles, dealers will reprogram the airbag control unit and the occupant classification system control unit. For affected Leaf, NV200, Pathfinder, Q50 and JX35/QX60 vehicles, dealers will replace the occupant classification system electronic control unit.
- [2015491](/recalls/tc/2015491.md), 2015-10-20: Airbag. Certain vehicles serviced as part of recall 2014\-093 or which had the Occupant Classification System \(OCS\) module replaced during servicing may have been fitted with an incorrect replacement OCS module. An incorrect OCS module would impair the effectiveness of the OCS, potentially failing to properly classify an adult passenger seated in the front passenger seat. This could increase the risk of injury to the occupant in a crash. Correction: Dealers will reprogram the OCS module.
- [2015031](/recalls/tc/2015031.md), 2015-01-26: Other. On certain vehicles the hood release cable assembly may have been installed incorrectly, preventing the latching claw from fully engaging.  This could cause the secondary latch to remain in the open position and allow the hood to open suddenly while driving if the primary hood latch was not engaged properly or accidentally released. This could compromise the driver’s ability to see the road and its users, as well as cause damage to the windshield, which could result in a crash causing injury and/or property damage.  Correction: Dealers will adjust the angle of the hood release mechanism to provide additional length to the release cable.
- [2014095](/recalls/tc/2014095.md), 2014-03-26: Powertrain. On certain vehicles, the transmission oil cooler hose may detach due to the use of clamps with insufficient clamping force, causing transmission fluid leakage and the illumination of the malfunction indicator light in the dashboard. Continued operation in this condition could result in noise, vibration and a loss of motive power which could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or property damage. Correction: Dealers will affect repairs.
- [2014093](/recalls/tc/2014093.md), 2014-03-25: Airbag. On certain vehicles, the front passenger seat occupant classification system software may incorrectly classify the passenger seat as empty, when it is occupied by an adult. If this occurs, the passenger airbag would be deactivated without the illumination of the airbag warning lamp. Failure of the passenger airbag to deploy during a crash \(where deployment is warranted\) could increase the risk of injury to the seat occupant. Correction: Dealers will reprogram the occupant classification system.
- [2013355](/recalls/tc/2013355.md), 2013-10-16: Brakes. On certain vehicles, incorrect antilock braking system \(ABS\) calibration may result in longer than expected stopping distances during light braking on rough roads. This could potentially increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will update the ABS system software.
- [2013118](/recalls/tc/2013118.md), 2013-04-12: Brakes. On certain vehicles, the front brake caliper mounting brackets may have been manufactured incorrectly and could fail, which could result in a loss of vehicle control.  This could also increase stopping distances.  Both issues could result in a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury.  Correction: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace one or both front brake caliper mounting bracket\(s\).
- [2013079](/recalls/tc/2013079.md), 2013-03-14: Airbag. On certain vehicles, sensors within the Occupant Detection System \(ODS\) may have been manufactured incorrectly.  This may cause the system to malfunction and permanently suppress the passenger airbag.  Failure of the passenger frontal airbag to deploy during a crash \(where deployment is warranted\) could increase the risk of personal injury to the seat occupant.  Correction: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the ODS sensors.

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