Recall 13V456 affects 2,310 2014 Nissan Pathfinder vehicles for instrument-panel air bag tear issue. Repair is free at any franchised Nissan dealer.
Nissan is recalling 2,310 2014 Pathfinder vehicles with Almond interiors because the passenger air bag tear seam in the instrument panel was cut incorrectly. In a crash that needs passenger frontal air bag deployment, the air bag can deploy improperly and increase injury risk; the Nissan dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The passenger frontal air bag in the 2014 Nissan Pathfinder sits behind the instrument panel on the right side of the dashboard. The panel has a tear seam, a weakened line molded into the back of the dashboard cover, so the cover opens in a controlled path when the air bag deploys.
On affected Pathfinders with Almond interiors, that tear seam was cut incorrectly on the back side of the instrument panel. During a crash that calls for the passenger frontal air bag, the dashboard cover does not open the way it was designed to open. That interferes with the air bag's deployment path and stops the air bag from protecting the passenger as intended.
There is no warning sign before failure. The dashboard can look normal, and the problem only shows up when the passenger frontal air bag is needed.
Who's affected?
| 2014 Nissan Pathfinder | front air bag |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 2,310 |
Not every 2014 Nissan Pathfinder is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific SUV is included.
What's the safety risk?
If the passenger frontal air bag deploys during a crash, the affected instrument panel can cause improper deployment and increase the risk of personal injury. Treat this as a repair to schedule soon, especially if passengers ride in the front seat. Repair will be free at any franchised Nissan dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2014 Nissan Pathfinder is included in this recall.
- Contact your nearest franchised Nissan dealer to schedule the free instrument-panel assembly replacement for the passenger frontal air bag tear-seam defect.
- Bring the recall notice if Nissan mailed one. If not, reference recall number 13V456 when you call.
- Ask Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261 about repair timing if the dealer cannot confirm parts.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Nissan technician replaces the affected instrument panel assembly so the passenger frontal air bag opening is correct. Nissan's remedy identifies this replacement as free of charge, with the recall beginning on November 18, 2013. Because the current remedy status is not marked available in the filing data, confirm the repair opening with a Nissan dealer before scheduling. The final dealer repair will be free once available for your VIN.
Timeline
| September 26, 2013 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| November 18, 2013 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 13V456?
Recall 13V456 covers 2,310 2014 Nissan Pathfinder SUVs with Almond interiors. The passenger frontal air bag opening in the instrument panel was cut incorrectly, which can keep the air bag from deploying properly in a crash and increase injury risk. Nissan dealers replace the affected instrument panel assembly for free.
What should I do if my 2014 Nissan Pathfinder is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Pathfinder is included in recall 13V456. If it is, contact a franchised Nissan dealer to schedule the instrument panel assembly replacement. Reference recall number 13V456 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and Nissan will replace the affected instrument panel assembly free of charge at any franchised Nissan dealer.
What is the safety risk in recall 13V456?
The risk is improper passenger frontal air bag deployment during a crash. If the air bag is needed and does not deploy correctly, the passenger faces an increased risk of personal injury. Nissan's free repair replaces the affected instrument panel assembly.
What if I bought my 2014 Nissan Pathfinder used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific Pathfinder is included, then call a franchised Nissan dealer and reference recall number 13V456.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/13V456000 |
|---|---|
| Nissan customer service | 1-800-647-7261 |
| NHTSA recall # | 13V456 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 13V456000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →