Nissan Pathfinder recalls
Recalls to 31 Oct 2026, from DVSA's file. Each recall shows its own launch date.
DVSA lists 8 safety recalls naming the Nissan Pathfinder, launched from 2005 to 2020. Most recalls cover only cars built in certain dates or chassis number ranges, so check a specific car on GOV.UK's recall check.
Nissan Pathfinder recalls at a glance
- Recalls
- 8
- 2005 to 2020
- Latest recall
- 15 January 2020
- R/2020/004
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
Every Nissan Pathfinder recall
Newest first. The concern is the part or system affected, the defect is what can go wrong, and the remedy is what the manufacturer does to put it right.
PASSENGER AIR BAG MAY NOT DEPLOY CORRECTLY
R/2020/004, launched 15 January 2020, 2 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Passenger air bag may not deploy correctly..
Remedy: Replace passenger air bag inflator
SEAT BELTS MAY NOT PERFORM AS EXPECTED
R/2013/144, launched 6 January 2014, 310 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Navara
Defect: Incorrect installation of the front seat belts has occurred where the position of the left hand side and right hand side seat belts may have been swapped. This incorrect installation affects homologation regulation and may potentially affect restraint performance.
Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary refit the front seat belts.
BALL JOINT MAY DISCONNECT
R/2013/128, launched 25 November 2013, 471 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Navara
Defect: The front lower suspension/steering ball joint retaining ring may not have been manufactured to specification. This could in extreme circumstances result in the detachment of the ball joint from its housing. This can then cause loss of control of the vehicle.
Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles to check and if required replace the lower link ball joint.
DRIVER SEAT FAULT
R/2012/036, launched 2 April 2012, 29,866 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Navara
Defect: The Drivers power seat harness may become trapped between the metal seat bracket and the seat lifter Mechanism. If the vehicle continues to be driven in this condition damage to the harness may occur and this can result in loss of operation of the driver's power seat. In extreme circumstances unexpected self-operation of the driver's power seat base may occur.
Remedy: Inspection of the driver's power seat harness for correct installation rectify if necessary. If the harness is damaged it will be replaced with new.
ENGINE MAY STALL & FAIL TO RESTART
R/2010/185, launched 29 November 2010, 83,777 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Micra
Defect: It has been identified that it is possible that the contacts in engine control module (ECM) and ignition relay situationed in the Intelligent Power Distribution Module (IPDM) may become contaminated with silicon oxide due to the evaporating of the silicon from within the units. In extreme cases this could result in the stalling of the engine and the failure to restart the engine.
Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles and replace the defective units.
BRAKES MAY NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY
R/2010/061, launched 8 June 2010, 125 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the NV200, Navara
Defect: The clevis pin may displace from the brake pedal/brake booster input rod assembly as the clevis pin securing clip may not have been fitted at the factory.
Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary fit a clevis pin securing clip.
STEERING CONTROL MAY BE LOST
R/2006/032, launched 23 February 2006, 7,812 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Navara
Defect: A concern has been identified relating to the fitment of the steering shaft lower joint. Should the joint become detached steering control will be lost.
Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the subject joint inspected and the clamp bolt will be renewed if required.
PROPSHAFT MAY DETACH FROM VEHICLE
R/2005/170, launched 2 December 2005, 5,107 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Navara
Defect: Insufficient torque may have been applied to the propshaft securing bolts during production and this could lead to vibration. If the concern is not rectified the propshaft may detach from the vehicle.
Remedy: Affected vehicles will be recalled and inspected if necessary the propshaft securing bolts will be replaced.
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
What to do next
If you own a Nissan Pathfinder, check its registration on GOV.UK and ask a Nissan dealer whether any recall work is outstanding. If you are buying one, ask the seller for proof the work was done, and run a Motoring Insider history check for finance, write-offs and the MOT history.