Recall 23V067 covers 404,690 2008-2011 Nissan Frontier, Armada, Quest, Pathfinder, Xterra, and Titan vehicles. Free repair at any franchised Nissan dealer.
Nissan is recalling 404,690 2008-2011 Frontier, Armada, Quest, Pathfinder, Xterra, and Titan vehicles under recall 23V067 because the resin emblem on the driver's air bag cover can crack and detach during air bag deployment. A detached emblem can become a projectile and raise the risk of injury to occupants, and Nissan dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The driver's air bag assembly on the 2008-2011 Nissan Frontier, Armada, Quest, Pathfinder, Xterra, and Titan sits in the steering wheel behind a cover. The resin emblem is the badge mounted on that cover. During an air bag deployment, the cover is designed to open so the air bag can inflate toward the driver.
On affected vehicles, the resin emblem on the driver's air bag cover has reduced durability because of a supplier production process variation. The emblem can develop cracks. If the air bag deploys, a cracked emblem can detach from the cover instead of staying secured to the air bag assembly.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner would not see a dashboard light or feel a change in normal driving that confirms the emblem is cracked before an air bag deployment.
Who's affected?
Spans six Nissan model lines across the 2008-2011 model years, all tied to the front air bag.
| 2008 Nissan Frontier | front air bag |
|---|---|
| 2009 Nissan Armada | front air bag |
| 2008 Nissan Armada | front air bag |
| 2008 Nissan Quest | front air bag |
| 2008 Nissan Pathfinder | front air bag |
| 2008 Nissan Xterra | front air bag |
| 2008 Nissan Titan | front air bag |
| 2009 Nissan Titan | front air bag |
| 2009 Nissan Xterra | front air bag |
| 2009 Nissan Pathfinder | front air bag |
| 2009 Nissan Frontier | front air bag |
| 2009 Nissan Quest | front air bag |
| 2010 Nissan Armada | front air bag |
| 2010 Nissan Xterra | front air bag |
| 2010 Nissan Pathfinder | front air bag |
| 2010 Nissan Frontier | front air bag |
| 2010 Nissan Titan | front air bag |
| 2011 Nissan Pathfinder | front air bag |
| 2011 Nissan Xterra | front air bag |
| 2011 Nissan Frontier | front air bag |
| 2011 Nissan Armada | front air bag |
| 2011 Nissan Titan | front air bag |
| Units affected | 404,690 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included.
What's the safety risk?
If the driver air bag deploys, a detached emblem can become a projectile and injure occupants. There is no warning sign before this happens, so confirm your VIN and schedule the airbag cover replacement soon if included. Repair is free at any franchised Nissan dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2008-2011 Nissan Frontier, Armada, Quest, Pathfinder, Xterra, or Titan is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Nissan dealer to schedule the free driver's air bag-cover replacement that fixes the resin emblem that can crack and detach during air bag deployment.
- Reference recall number 23V067, and Nissan recall PC944, PC945, or PC946, when you call the dealer.
- Bring the recall notice if Nissan mailed one, and ask the dealer to confirm that parts are ready before your appointment.
- Avoid delaying the repair because a detached emblem can become a projectile during air bag deployment.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Nissan technician replaces the driver's airbag cover so the cracked resin emblem is no longer on the cover during airbag deployment. The recall repair is free, including parts and labor. Nissan's owner notice includes reimbursement instructions for owners who paid for this repair before the recall notice on an included vehicle that was no longer under warranty at the time of repair. Bring repair paperwork and proof of payment to the service desk, or contact Nissan customer service for the claim path.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| February 10, 2023 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| February 10, 2023 | Dealer notification began |
| March 18, 2023 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| December 8, 2023 | Owner notification mailed |
| December 18, 2023 | Dealer notification ended |
| December 18, 2023 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 23V067?
Recall 23V067 covers 404,690 Nissan Frontier, Armada, Quest, Pathfinder, Xterra, and Titan vehicles with a resin emblem on the driver's air bag cover that can crack and detach during air bag deployment. Nissan dealers will replace the driver's air bag cover for free.
What should I do if my 2008-2011 Nissan Frontier, Armada, Quest, Pathfinder, Xterra, or Titan is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 23V067. If it is, contact a franchised Nissan dealer to schedule replacement of the driver's air bag cover. Reference recall 23V067 and Nissan numbers PC944, PC945, or PC946 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Nissan will replace the driver's air bag cover free of charge at any franchised Nissan dealer.
What is the safety risk in recall 23V067?
The risk is injury during air bag deployment. If the resin emblem on the driver's air bag cover cracks and detaches, it can become a projectile toward occupants. The dealer repair replaces the affected air bag cover to remove that hazard.
What if I bought my Nissan vehicle used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the vehicle, not the first owner. If you never received Nissan's owner letter, check your VIN, then call a franchised Nissan dealer with recall 23V067 if your vehicle is included.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/23V067000 |
|---|---|
| Nissan customer service | 1-800-867-7669 |
| NHTSA recall # | 23V067 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 23V067000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Misc. Document (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (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 →