Recall 21V743 affects 5,895 2022 Nissan Pathfinder vehicles for weak second-row seat-back welds. Repair is free at any franchised Nissan dealer.
Nissan is recalling 5,895 2022 Pathfinder SUVs because insufficient welds in the second-row seat back frames can separate. If the welds separate, the seat backs can fail to restrain occupants during a crash, increasing injury risk, and Nissan dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The second-row seat back frame in the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder is the metal structure inside the seatback. It supports the passenger and keeps the seatback tied to the lower seat cushion. The welds at the frame brackets are supposed to hold those pieces together under normal driving loads and during a crash.
On affected Pathfinders, insufficient weld conditions during supplier welding left certain second-row seat frames with welds that can separate. Nissan traced the issue to welding process problems, including a weld nozzle that moved out of position during production. If the weld separates, the seat back loses part of its support and can fail in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The warning sign is a rattling noise from the second-row seat back frame. If you hear that rattle from the captain's chair area, treat it as a sign that the seat frame needs inspection.
Who's affected?
Both seat-related components refer to the same right-side second-row seat frame assembly.
| 2022 Nissan Pathfinder | seat assembly |
|---|---|
| 2022 Nissan Pathfinder | seat assembly |
| Units affected | 5,895 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
Not every 2022 Nissan Pathfinder is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific SUV is included.
What's the safety risk?
A separated weld in the seat back can keep the seat from restraining occupants properly during a crash, increasing injury risk. If the seat back frame rattles, avoid using that seating position and schedule the recall inspection soon. Repair is free at any franchised Nissan dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2022 Nissan Pathfinder is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Nissan dealer to schedule the free second-row seat inspection and seat-assembly replacement if needed for the seat-back welds.
- Bring the owner letter Nissan mailed, or reference recall number 21V743 when you call.
- Limit use of the second-row seats until a Nissan dealer confirms the seat-back frames are secure or completes the repair.
- Call Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 with questions about Nissan recall numbers PC845, PC846, and PC847.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Nissan technician inspects the second row seat assemblies and replaces any seat assembly covered by the recall if the welds or frame condition requires replacement. The recall repair is available now, and the replacement parts and labor are free. Nissan is not offering a separate reimbursement program because the subject vehicles are under warranty. If you already paid for related seat work, ask the service desk how warranty coverage applies to that repair paperwork.
| Reimbursement | Warranty coverage applies |
|---|
Timeline
| September 23, 2021 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| September 24, 2021 | Dealer notification began |
| September 24, 2021 | Dealer notification ended |
| November 17, 2021 | Owner notification mailed |
| November 19, 2021 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 21V743?
Recall 21V743 covers 5,895 2022 Nissan Pathfinder vehicles with second-row seat back frames that have insufficient welds. If those welds separate, the seat back can fail to adequately restrain occupants during a crash. Nissan dealers will inspect and replace the seat assemblies for free.
What should I do if my 2022 Nissan Pathfinder is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Pathfinder is included in recall 21V743. If it is, contact a franchised Nissan dealer to schedule the seat inspection and seat assembly replacement. Reference recall 21V743 and Nissan recall numbers PC845, PC846, and PC847 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and Nissan's remedy says dealers will inspect and replace the seat assemblies free of charge. Use a franchised Nissan dealer for the recall work.
Is it safe to drive my 2022 Nissan Pathfinder before the repair?
This recall does not carry a do-not-drive order. The risk is tied to the second-row seat back welds: separated welds can keep the seat back from properly restraining occupants during a crash, increasing injury risk. Check your VIN and schedule the free dealer inspection.
What if I never received a Nissan recall letter?
The free repair still applies. Nissan mailed owner notification letters on November 17, 2021, but used-vehicle owners and moved owners can miss mailed notices. Check your VIN to confirm whether your Pathfinder is included, then call a franchised Nissan dealer or Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/21V743000 |
|---|---|
| Nissan customer service | 1-800-867-7669 |
| NHTSA recall # | 21V743 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 21V743000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Misc. Document (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 20, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →