Does the 2013 Nissan Frontier have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2013 Nissan Frontier, the most recent reported on February 12, 2014 (Electrical system: wiring, fuses and circuit breakers). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2013 Nissan Frontier?

Owners have filed 48 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is air bags (15 complaints), followed by electrical system (8).

How many 2013 Nissan Frontier complaints mention a crash or fire?

5 of 48 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 2 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2013 Nissan Frontier recalls and problems

1 recall and 48 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2013 Nissan Frontier.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2013 Nissan Frontier recalls

Electrical system: wiring, fuses and circuit breakers

NHTSA campaign 14V052000 · reported February 12, 2014 · Nissan North America, Inc. · 13,535 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2012 through 2014 Frontier vehicles manufactured from November 28, 2012, through December 17, 2013. In the affected vehicles, a circuit breaker may have been installed incorrectly causing the main wire harness connected to the circuit breaker to face outward, potentially contacting a metal bolt located on the A-pillar.
The risk: The bolt may wear through the wire harness covering, resulting in an electrical short which could cause a fire.
The fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the circuit breaker orientation. If the circuit breaker orientation is incorrect, dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The recall began on March 17, 2014. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Air bags15
Electrical system8
Power train6
Unknown or other6
Seat belts5
Engine4
Vehicle speed control4
Wheels3
Service brakes2
Service brakes, hydraulic2

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Mar 16, 2026 · Air bags · 113,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Frontier. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the air bag sensor located in front of the radiator had failed and needed to be replaced; however, the vehicle was not repaired…

Nov 10, 2025 · Electrical system · 183,101 miles
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2013 Nissan Frontier. The vehicle was purchased in a private sale. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 98,107, and at the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 183,101. The Carfax report…

May 10, 2024 · Air bags
Air bag light will not go off. Afraid will deploy. Dealer no problem just censor. Did not have part to fix.

Dec 13, 2023 · Air bags
In Summer 2023 driving on uneven country road in Upstate New York hit a pothole and my airbag warning light came on. Then started to flash. Truck is still drivable BUT now The seatbelts no longer lock in place during a sudden stop Did research online Nissan has a Voluntary Service Campaign for this exact issue…

Aug 21, 2023 · Steering
I felt like I was loosing control of my steering it was so scary I took my car to the closest service place which was Meineke which was 3 months ago well the same problem is back with my steering wheel and definitely isn't safe. I am reporting this to make sure that there isn't a safety issue I should be aware of on…

Frontier model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2010	4	59	3	0
2011	1	64	4	1
2012	3	80	4	0
2013	1	48	5	1
2014	2	42	3	1
2015	0	33	2	1
2016	1	44	4	1

Across all years, the 2006 Frontier has the most complaints (617). All Nissan Frontier years →

Questions

Does the 2013 Nissan Frontier have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2013 Nissan Frontier, the most recent reported on February 12, 2014 (Electrical system: wiring, fuses and circuit breakers). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Nissan Frontier?: Owners have filed 48 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is air bags (15 complaints), followed by electrical system (8).
How many 2013 Nissan Frontier complaints mention a crash or fire?: 5 of 48 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 2 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received March 16, 2026.