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2021 Nissan Frontier recalls and problems

2 recalls and 20 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2021 Nissan Frontier.

2
recalls
20
owner complaints
1
complaints mentioning a crash
0
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.

2021 Nissan Frontier recalls

Power train: automatic transmission

NHTSA campaign 22V671000 · reported September 7, 2022 · Nissan North America, Inc. · 197,230 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Titan, 2020-2022 Frontier, and 2023 Z vehicles. The transmission parking pawl may not engage when the vehicle is shifted into park, which can result in a vehicle rollaway.
The risk
A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
Owners are advised to apply the parking brake every time they park their vehicle. Dealers will perform the applicable repairs below, free of charge: • Model Year 2020-2022 Frontier vehicles: reprogram Transmission Control Module (TCM) • Model Year 2020-2022 Titan vehicles: reprogram TCM and Engine Control Module (ECM) • Model Year 2023 Titan vehicles: reprogram TCM • Model Year 2023 Z vehicles: reprogram TCM. Owner notification letters were mailed October 28, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669.

Power train: automatic transmission

NHTSA campaign 22V457000 · reported June 24, 2022 · Nissan North America, Inc. · 180,176 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Frontier and Titan vehicles. The transmission parking pawl may not engage when the vehicle is shifted into park, which can result in a vehicle rollaway.
The risk
A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
Owners are advised to apply the parking brake every time they park their vehicle. Dealers will replace the transmission parking pawl pin, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 2022. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R22A2 R22A3.

Most reported problems

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

What owners report

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

Oct 13, 2026 · Service brakes

While driving on a two lane state route road towing a RV at approximately 60 MPH, the first indication of an issue was an amber ABS warning light accompanied by an Amber traction control light. Shortly after a red BRAKE warning light illuminated. Shortly after that an amber 4WD drive light illuminated and the 4WD…

Sep 20, 2026 · Vehicle speed control

My 2021 Ford Explorer appeared to maintain or resume speed without cruise control being activated. Braking and switching cruise off did not reliably stop the behavior, and speed varied by as much as 15 mph without my input. My concerns are: * apparent speed control when cruise had never been activated; * continued…

Sep 15, 2026 · Power train

Started rolling in park, then would not start towed to dealer , no word and no help!!!!

Oct 14, 2025 · Air bags

I […] PURCHASED THE VEHICLE FROM DAYTONA, NISSAN ON […] ON THE MORNING OF […], THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON. AND WAS FLASHING. I TOOK VIDEOS OF ALL THE DIFFERENT OCCURRENCES.I WENT BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP AND TALKED TO THE SALESMAN THAT SOLD IT TO US.HIS NAME WAS SIMON.AND HE BROUGHT US IN, AND WE WERE TALKING TO A MANAGER…

Jul 28, 2025 · Air bags

When someone is sitting in passenger seat the light for their airbag blinks, is on or off. So we are unsure if the airbag would in fact deploy if we were to be in a collision.

Frontier model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2018 22500
2019 12811
2020 22330
2021 22010
2022 6112113
2023 16643
2024 32201

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

Questions

Does the 2021 Nissan Frontier have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2021 Nissan Frontier, the most recent reported on September 7, 2022 (Power train: automatic transmission). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Nissan Frontier?
Owners have filed 20 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (6 complaints), followed by power train (5).
How many 2021 Nissan Frontier complaints mention a crash or fire?
1 of 20 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 13, 2026.