Does the 2013 Nissan NV have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2013 Nissan NV, the most recent reported on March 30, 2020 (Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

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

Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is unknown or other (4 complaints), followed by electrical system (3).

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

1 of 9 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 1 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2013 Nissan NV recalls and problems

3 recalls and 9 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2013 Nissan NV.

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 NV recalls

Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module

NHTSA campaign 20V188000 · reported March 30, 2020 · Nissan North America, Inc. · 216,678 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2012-2017 NV Cargo and NV Passenger Van, 2013-2015 Titan and Armada and 2011-2012 Infiniti QX56 vehicles. Due to a manufacturing issue, the air bag inflator may not function properly or may rupture during deployment.
The risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driver air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began May 7, 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or Infiniti customer service at 1-800-662-6200.

Power train: automatic transmission, lever and linkage, column shift

NHTSA campaign 13V095000 · reported March 15, 2013 · Nissan North America, Inc. · 18,880 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Nissan is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 NV vehicles manufactured from December 20, 2010, through January 4, 2013 and are equipped with steering column-mounted transmission shift levers. The transmission lever gear selector plate lock clip may have been installed incorrectly. As a result, normal road vibration may cause the gear position indicator to not match the gear shift lever position.
The risk: As a consequence of the incorrect display, although the gear indicator may display that the vehicle is in Park, the vehicle may not be properly secured allowing the vehicle to roll away unexpectedly, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.
The fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will correct the installation of the transmission lever gear selector plate lock clip, free of charge. The recall began on April 15, 2013. Owners may contact Nissan Customer Service at 1-800-647-7261.

Power train: automatic transmission, lever and linkage, column shift

NHTSA campaign 13V094000 · reported March 14, 2013 · Nissan North America, Inc. · 2,180 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Nissan is recalling certain model year 2013 Titan trucks manufactured from January 22, 2013, through February 20, 2013; and model year 2013 NV vehicles manufactured from December 17, 2012, through February 20, 2013 and equipped with steering column-mounted transmission shift levers. Chemicals used in the manufacturing of the shift lever assembly may result in the malfunction of the brake shift interlock allowing the transmission shift lever to be shifted out of Park without depressing the brake pedal.
The risk: If the vehicle is unintentionally shifted out of park, it could roll away and lead to personal injury or a vehicle crash.
The fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will remedy the vehicles, free of charge. The recall began on April 15, 2013. Owners may contact Nissan Customer Service at 1-800-647-7261.

Most reported problems

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

Unknown or other4
Electrical system3
Air bags2
Fuel/propulsion system1
Seat belts1
Seats1
Structure1

What owners report

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

Sep 2, 2022 · Electrical system
2 MAJOR COMPLAINTS: 1.) When driving with a/c on in Florida water leaking on both sides of center console, drips constantly, took to mechanic several times. They blew the lines for the drainage and it still leaks. 2.) The driver door lock is sticking and making a brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr sound stuck when opening door from…

Jan 27, 2022 · Air bags
My wife stoped on the side of the road to talk with my son who was sitting in the front passenger seat. When my wife shut the door behind him all of the side curtain airbags deployed on the passenger side of the van. Three of my other children were inside the van when the bags depoyed. The two youngest 10, and 11…

Sep 29, 2019 · Unknown or other
I HAVE HAD THIS VEHICLE SINCE 2013 AND LIVE ARIZONA. SUMMERS ARE EXTREMELY HOT. WE PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE FOR OUR FAMILY. AT THE TIME WE HAD 7 CHILDREN. WE NOW HAVE 10, SO EVERY SEAT IN OUR VAN IS TAKEN. WE HAVE COMPLAINED ABOUT THE AIR FLOW AND AIR CONDITIONING SINCE WE PURCHASED THE VAN BACK IN 2013 AND WERE TOLD…

May 3, 2019 · Air bags · 46,000 miles · crash reported
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2012 NISSAN NV2500. WHILE DRIVING THROUGH AN INTERSECTION, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS T-BONED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED; HOWEVER, THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAGS ONLY PARTIALLY DEPLOYED AND LEAKED A CHEMICAL ONTO THE CONTACT'S WRIST. THE CONTACT…

Apr 2, 2019 · Electrical system · 49,880 miles
WHEN DRIVING OUR NV2500 ON A CITY STREET THE VAN JUST WENT DEAD. ENGINE QUIT, NO ELECTRICAL, NO DASH LIGHTS, NOTHING. I PUT THE VAN IN PARK AND TRIED TO RESTART. NOTHING, TOTALLY DEAD. WAITED A MINUTE OF SO AND TRIED TO RESTART - SAME AS BEFORE - NOTHING TOTALLY DEAD. OPENED THE HOOD AND CHECKED BATTERY CABLES - OK…

NV model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes
2012	4	7	1
2013	3	9	1
2014	2	10	1
2015	1	6	0
2016	1	17	0

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Questions

Does the 2013 Nissan NV have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2013 Nissan NV, the most recent reported on March 30, 2020 (Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Nissan NV?: Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is unknown or other (4 complaints), followed by electrical system (3).
How many 2013 Nissan NV complaints mention a crash or fire?: 1 of 9 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 1 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received September 2, 2022.