Nissan Recall 21V-743: Seats – critical fasteners

Affected: 2022 Nissan Pathfinder. Filed with NHTSA on September 23, 2021, covering about 5,895 vehicles.

The problem

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2022 Pathfinder vehicles. The second-row seat back frames may have insufficient welds that could separate.

The risk

Seat backs with separated welds may fail to adequately restrain occupants during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

The fix

Dealers will inspect and replaced the seat assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 17, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's numbers for this recall are PC845, PC846, and PC847.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign21V-743 (21V743000)
Manufacturer numberPC845 PC846 PC847
ManufacturerNissan North America, Inc.
ComponentSeats › Critical fasteners
Report dateSeptember 23, 2021
Owners notifiedNovember 17, 2021
Vehicles affected5,895
Initiated byManufacturer

Vehicles covered

Owner complaints about the seats

Frequently asked questions

Is the recall 21V-743 repair free?

Yes. Nissan dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will inspect and replaced the seat assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 17, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.

How do I know if my car is included?

Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 5,895 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.