Recall 22V420 covers 322,671 2013-2016 Nissan Pathfinder vehicles for a secondary hood latch defect. Repair will be free at any franchised Nissan dealer once available.
Nissan is recalling 322,671 2013-2016 Pathfinder SUVs because the secondary hood latch can malfunction and leave the hood unsecured after it is closed. An unsecured hood can open while driving and block the driver's view, and the Nissan dealer repair will be free once Nissan makes it available.
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What's wrong?
The hood latch on the 2013-2016 Nissan Pathfinder is the hardware that holds the hood shut after it is closed. It includes a secondary latch and a bell crank assembly, a small pivoting lever that helps the hood lock move into the secured position. When the latch moves freely, the hood stays closed against wind and road vibration.
On affected Pathfinders, dust and dirt build up around the bell crank lever pivot joint. That grit makes the pivot bind instead of rotating cleanly. Scratches in the anti-corrosion coating also leave bare metal exposed, so corrosion can form at the joint and make the binding worse. If the secondary hood latch stays in the unlatched position, the hood is not fully secured after closing.
There is no warning sign before failure. The hood can look closed even when the secondary latch has not returned to the secured position, so an owner will not get a clear dashboard message or sound before the latch problem matters.
Who's affected?
VINs have been searchable since August 3, 2022, and all 2013-2016 Pathfinder model years point to the same bell crank assembly in the hood latch.
| 2015 Nissan Pathfinder | Latch |
|---|---|
| 2014 Nissan Pathfinder | Latch |
| 2013 Nissan Pathfinder | Latch |
| 2016 Nissan Pathfinder | Latch |
| Units affected | 322,671 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific SUV is included.
What's the safety risk?
An unsecured hood can open while the Pathfinder is moving, block the driver’s view, and increase the risk of a crash. There is no warning sign before it happens, so schedule the recall repair and avoid putting off service. Repair will be free at any franchised Nissan dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2013-2016 Nissan Pathfinder is included in this recall.
- Review Nissan's owner letter if you received one; letters were mailed March 26, 2025.
- Contact a franchised Nissan dealer to ask whether the free hood-latch bell-crank replacement is open for your VIN.
- Reference recall number 22V420 when you call, and ask the dealer to connect the bell-crank repair to the secondary hood latch that can remain unsecured.
- Keep the hood fully latched before each trip and stop driving if it does not close securely.
What happens at the repair
Nissan has identified the dealer repair: a Nissan technician replaces the bell crank assembly tied to the secondary hood latch. Because this recall is still under development, do not treat the final repair as ready to schedule until Nissan opens it. The dealer repair will be free once available. Nissan's reimbursement statement covers the cost of a related repair paid before the recall notice when the Pathfinder was no longer under warranty at the time of repair. Keep prior repair paperwork and ask Nissan customer service how to submit it under that plan.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| June 13, 2022 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| June 24, 2022 | Dealer notification began |
| June 24, 2022 | Dealer notification ended |
| July 18, 2022 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| August 3, 2022 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| March 26, 2025 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 22V420?
Recall 22V420 covers 322,671 2013-2016 Nissan Pathfinder vehicles with a secondary hood latch that can remain unlatched when the hood is closed. Nissan dealers will replace the bell crank assembly for free.
What should I do if my 2013-2016 Nissan Pathfinder is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Pathfinder is included in recall 22V420. If it is, contact a franchised Nissan dealer and ask about the bell crank assembly replacement. Reference recall 22V420, plus Nissan recall numbers R22A2, R22A3, and R24B7 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. Nissan dealers will replace the bell crank assembly free of charge at any franchised Nissan dealer.
What is the safety risk?
An unsecured hood can open while driving and block the driver's view. That increases crash risk. Until your VIN is checked and the repair is complete, make sure the hood is fully closed and latched before driving.
When were owner letters mailed?
Nissan mailed owner letters on March 26, 2025. If you bought the Pathfinder used or never received a notice, check your VIN and call a franchised Nissan dealer with recall 22V420.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/22V420000 |
|---|---|
| Nissan customer service | 1-800-867-7669 |
| NHTSA recall # | 22V420 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 22V420000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Misc. Document (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (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 →