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2013 NISSAN Pathfinder

11 recalls Risk Grade: A Most severe issue: Critical

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known Safety Recalls

Critical #21V020000 Plain English
Component

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
What Happened
The brake light switch in your Pathfinder is a small switch that helps control your brake lights. In some 2013-2015 models, this switch can get stuck, causing your brake lights to stay on even when you're not pressing the brake pedal.
Risk if Unfixed
If your brake lights are on all the time, other drivers might think you're slowing down when you're not. This could lead to a crash. Additionally, if the switch malfunctions, you might not be able to shift your car out of park without pressing the brake pedal, and you could accidentally roll away.
Free Fix
Nissan will fix your Pathfinder for free. They'll either re-install the brake light switch or swap it with a different switch, and replace the brake light relay. Just schedule an appointment with your Nissan dealer when you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Continual illumination of the brake lights can prevent other drivers from realizing the vehicle is actually slowing down, increasing the risk of a crash. With the brake override activated, the driver will not be able to accelerate normally, increasing the risk of a crash. The driver can shift the vehicle out of the "PARK" position without depressing the brake, allowing the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, either re-install the brake light switch or swap positions with the Automatic Speed Control Device (ASCD) switch; depending on the model year vehicle. In addition, the brake light relay will be replaced with a new one. All repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began March 1, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall PC786. Note: this recall supersedes 16V-380.
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Critical #16V380000 Plain English
Component

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
What Happened
The brake light switch in your Pathfinder is a critical part that helps your brakes work properly. In some 2013-2014 models, it was installed incorrectly, causing the brake lights to stay on even when you're not pressing the brake pedal.
Risk if Unfixed
If the brake override is triggered, you won't be able to accelerate normally, which could lead to a crash. Other drivers may also misjudge when you're stopping, which could cause a collision. If you shift out of park without pressing the brake, your vehicle could roll away, putting you or others at risk of injury.
Free Fix
Your Nissan dealer will inspect the brake light switch and replace the relay if needed, at no cost to you. You'll be notified when it's time for the repair, and you should schedule it as soon as possible to ensure your safety on the road.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the brake override is activated, the driver will not be accelerate normally, increasing the risk of a crash. If the brake lights remain illuminated, other drivers may fail to stop when the vehicle actually brakes, increasing the risk of a crash. If the driver inadvertently shift the vehicle out of the "PARK" position without depressing the brake, the vehicle may rollaway, increasing the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake light switch and, as necessary, replace the relay, free of charge. The recall began on July 25, 2016. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
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Critical #14V142000 Plain English
Component

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES

Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
What Happened
The internal oil cooler hose in your Pathfinder is a small tube that helps keep your CVT transmission running smoothly. In some 2013 models made between April 18 and October 3, 2012, this hose might not be attached properly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the hose comes loose, transmission fluid will leak out, and your transmission could fail to shift properly. This might cause your vehicle to lose power and stop accelerating, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Nissan dealer will install a new oil hose repair kit, free of charge, to ensure your transmission stays safe and reliable. You should schedule the repair as soon as you receive the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
The loss of transmission fluid could cause the transmission to function improperly and the vehicle to stop accelerating, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will install an oil hose repair kit, free of charge. The recall began on May 12, 2014. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
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Critical #13V445000 Plain English
Component

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
What Happened
The ABS system in your vehicle is like a computer that helps your brakes stop smoothly. In some 2013-2014 Nissan Pathfinders, Infiniti JX35s, and Infiniti QX60s, the ABS software can make your brakes take a bit longer to stop on rough roads.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, it could take you a bit longer to stop your vehicle, especially on bumpy roads. This might increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Nissan dealer will update the ABS software to improve stopping power, and this repair is completely free. You'll get a notification, and you should schedule the fix as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
The increased stopping distance may increase the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ABS, free of charge. The recall began on November 18, 2013. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
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Critical #13V139000 Plain English
Component

SERVICE BRAKES

Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
What Happened
Your Pathfinder's brake torque member is a crucial part that helps your front brakes function properly. Unfortunately, some 2013 models have a structural weakness due to improper casting.
Risk if Unfixed
If the brake torque member fails, it could crack and cause your brake caliper to move, making your brakes less effective. This could lead to a reduced braking performance and increase the risk of a collision while driving.
Free Fix
Your Nissan dealer will inspect the brake torque member and replace it, if necessary, at no cost to you. You'll receive a notification with instructions on how to schedule the repair.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the brake torque member fails, the brake caliper may move and contact the inside of the road wheel, resulting in reduced braking, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the manufacturing date of the torque members and replace them, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 20, 2013. Owners may contact Nissan Customer Service at 1-800-647-7261.
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High Priority #16V244000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION

Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
What Happened
The Occupant Classification System (OCS) in your vehicle is a sensor that helps decide whether to turn on the passenger airbag. In some 2013-2017 models, this system might not work correctly, thinking a grown-up is a kid or the seat is empty when someone is actually sitting there.
Risk if Unfixed
If the passenger airbag doesn't deploy in a crash because of this problem, you or the passenger could be more likely to get hurt.
Free Fix
Your dealership will update the system's computer and replace the faulty sensor, all for free. You'll get a follow-up notice when the parts are ready, and you can contact Nissan (1-800-867-7669), Infiniti (1-888-833-3216), or Chevrolet (1-800-222-1020) if you have any questions.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the passenger frontal air bag does not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, the passenger is at an increased risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
Nissan will notify their owners. Chevrolet City Express owners will be notified by General Motors. Dealers will reprogram the Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) and OCS Electronic Control Unit (ECU) in Altima, Maxima, Murano, Rogue, and Sentra vehicles, and replace the OCS ECU in LEAF, NV200, NV200 Taxi, Pathfinder, Infiniti Q50, JX35, and QX60 and Chevrolet City Express vehicles, free of charge. Interim notices were sent to owners on May 31, 2016. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669, Infiniti customer service at 1-888-833-3216 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020.
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High Priority #15V681000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
What Happened
The occupant classification system (OCS) is a computer that helps decide whether your passenger airbag should deploy in an accident. Unfortunately, some of these computers were installed incorrectly in certain 2013-2015 vehicles.
Risk if Unfixed
If the OCS thinks no one is in the passenger seat when someone is, the airbag won't deploy. This could lead to serious injury to the passenger if they're not wearing a seatbelt or are not properly restrained.
Free Fix
Nissan will update the OCS software for free to ensure the passenger airbag deploys correctly when it should. You'll get a notice when the repair is ready, and it'll be done at no cost to you.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the OCS does not detect an adult occupant in the passenger seat, the passenger air bag would be deactivated. Failure of the passenger airbag to deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted) could increase the risk of injury to the passenger.
Original — Remedy
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will update the OCS software, free of charge. The recall began on November 30, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
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High Priority #13V069000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS

Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
What Happened
The sensors in your vehicle's passenger airbag system, called the Occupant Detection System (ODS), help decide when to deploy the passenger airbag. In some 2013 Altimas, LEAFs, Pathfinders, Sentras, and Infiniti JX35s, these sensors might not have been made correctly.
Risk if Unfixed
If you're in an accident and the passenger airbag is supposed to deploy, but it's been suppressed by a faulty sensor, you could be at a higher risk of injury.
Free Fix
Nissan will contact you to schedule a free inspection of your ODS sensors at your local dealership. If the sensors are faulty, they'll be replaced at no cost to you.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the vehicle is involved in a crash necessitating airbag deployment and the passenger airbag is suppressed, there may be an increased risk of personal injury.
Original — Remedy
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ODS sensors and replace them as neccessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 6, 2013. Owners may contact Nissan Customer Service at 1-800-647-7261.
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Moderate #14V138000 Plain English
Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
What Happened
The Occupant Classification System (OCS) is a computer in your vehicle that helps decide whether or not to deploy the airbag for passengers. In some 2013-2014 Nissans, this system might not work right and could think the passenger seat is empty even when it's occupied by a grown-up.
Risk if Unfixed
If the airbag doesn't deploy when it should, you or a passenger could get hurt in a crash. This is because the airbag helps cushion the impact and reduce the force of the collision.
Free Fix
Your Nissan dealer will update the OCS software to fix the problem, and this repair is completely free for you. You'll get a notice from Nissan with instructions on how to schedule the update.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the OCS does not detect an adult occupant in the passenger seat, the passenger airbag would be deactivated. Failure of the passenger airbag to deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted) could increase the risk of injury to the passenger.
Original — Remedy
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will update the OCS software, free of charge. The recall began on April 14, 2014. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
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Under Review #22V420000 Plain English
Component

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH

Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
What Happened
The secondary hood latch in your Pathfinder is a safety mechanism that helps keep your hood closed. In some 2013-2016 models, this latch can malfunction and stay open when the hood is closed.
Risk if Unfixed
If the hood latch fails, your hood could suddenly pop open while driving, blocking your view and increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Nissan dealer will replace the faulty latch with a new one, free of charge. You should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An unsecured hood could unexpectedly open while driving, obstructing the driver's view, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace the bell crank assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed March 26, 2025. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall are R22A2 R22A3 and R24B7.
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Under Review #15V033000 Plain English
Component

STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
What Happened
The hood hinge and latch system in your vehicle is designed to keep your hood securely closed. However, in some cases, the cable that releases the hood may not be hooked up correctly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the hood latch fails while you're driving, the hood could suddenly swing open, blocking your view and increasing the likelihood of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Nissan dealer will adjust the hood release mechanism to give the cable more length, ensuring it's securely attached and functioning properly — at no cost to you.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the primary hood latch is released and the secondary latch fails during operation of the vehicle, it could cause the hood to open during vehicle operation impairing the driver's vision, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Original — Remedy
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will modify the angle of the hood release mechanism to provide additional length to the release cable, free of charge. The recall began on March 9, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
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AIR BAGS
3 recalls
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2 recalls
POWER TRAIN
1 recall
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1 recall
SERVICE BRAKES
1 recall
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 recall
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1 recall
STRUCTURE
1 recall

Other NISSAN Pathfinder Years

2012
2 recalls
2011
2 recalls
2010
5 recalls
2009
4 recalls
2008
5 recalls
2007
2 recalls
2006
5 recalls
2005
4 recalls
2004
7 recalls
2003
7 recalls
2002
9 recalls
2001
7 recalls
2000
6 recalls

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