Recall 22V671 affects 197,230 2020-2023 Nissan Titan and Frontier trucks for a parking-pawl defect. Repair will be free at any franchised Nissan dealer once available.
Nissan is recalling 197,230 2020-2023 Titan and Frontier vehicles because the transmission parking pawl can fail to engage when shifted into park, allowing the vehicle to roll away. A rollaway increases crash risk, and the Nissan dealer repair will be free once Nissan opens the remedy.
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What's wrong?
The automatic transmission in the 2020-2023 Nissan Titan and Frontier includes a parking pawl, a metal locking piece inside the transmission. When you shift into Park, the pawl is supposed to engage with the transmission gear so the vehicle stays still after you take your foot off the brake.
On affected vehicles, resistance between the parking rod and parking wedge inside the transmission housing can keep the wedge and pawl from moving far enough. That means the shifter shows Park, but the pawl has not locked the transmission. If the parking brake is not set, the vehicle can move after parking and create a rollaway risk.
There is no warning sign before failure. Use the parking brake every time you park, and confirm the vehicle is settled before exiting.
Who's affected?
Spans 2 pickup lines across 4 model years, all tied to the same automatic transmission component.
| 2020 Nissan Titan | automatic transmission |
|---|---|
| 2021 Nissan Titan | automatic transmission |
| 2021 Nissan Frontier | automatic transmission |
| 2020 Nissan Frontier | automatic transmission |
| 2022 Nissan Frontier | automatic transmission |
| 2022 Nissan Titan | automatic transmission |
| 2023 Nissan Titan | automatic transmission |
| Units affected | 197,230 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific pickup truck is included.
What's the safety risk?
A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash. There is no warning sign before a rollaway, so apply the parking brake every time you park and contact a Nissan dealer about the recall repair. Repair will be free at any franchised Nissan dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2020-2023 Nissan Titan or Frontier is included in this recall.
- Use the owner letter Nissan mailed on October 28, 2022 before scheduling the final repair.
- Apply the parking brake every time you park the vehicle, even after shifting into park.
- Call Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 with questions and reference recall number 22V671.
- Ask a franchised Nissan dealer about the free software repair that helps the transmission parking pawl hold the vehicle in park.
What happens at the repair
Until the final remedy is available, apply the parking brake every time you park. Once Nissan opens the dealer repair, a Nissan technician will perform the software update that applies to your VIN, free under the recall. Frontier vehicles receive a Transmission Control Module reprogram. Titan vehicles receive a Transmission Control Module reprogram, and some Titan vehicles also receive an Engine Control Module reprogram. Parts and labor are covered once the repair opens.
Timeline
| September 7, 2022 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| October 28, 2022 | Owner notification mailed |
| November 1, 2022 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| November 1, 2022 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 22V671?
Recall 22V671 covers 197,230 2020-2023 Nissan Titan and Frontier vehicles with a transmission parking pawl that can fail to engage after the vehicle is shifted into park. That can let the vehicle roll away and increase crash risk. Nissan dealers will perform the applicable software repair for free.
What should I do if my 2020-2023 Nissan Titan or Frontier is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 22V671. If it is, apply the parking brake every time you park, then contact a franchised Nissan dealer for the applicable transmission control module or engine control module reprogramming. Reference recall 22V671 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. Nissan's remedy says dealers will perform the applicable transmission control module and, for certain Titan vehicles, engine control module reprogramming free of charge at a franchised Nissan dealer.
Is it safe to park my Nissan Titan or Frontier?
Use the parking brake every time you park. The defect involves the transmission parking pawl, which can fail to hold the vehicle after it is shifted into park. Nissan's owner instructions say to apply the parking brake each time until the dealer repair is complete.
When were owner letters mailed for recall 22V671?
Nissan mailed owner notification letters on October 28, 2022. If you bought the vehicle used or never received a letter, the VIN still decides whether the recall applies. Check your VIN, then call a Nissan dealer if your vehicle is included.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/22V671000 |
|---|---|
| Nissan customer service | 1-800-867-7669 |
| NHTSA recall # | 22V671 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 22V671000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - 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 Acknowledgement (PDF)
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