The problem
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Titan, 2020-2022 Frontier, and 2023 Z vehicles. The transmission parking pawl may not engage when the vehicle is shifted into park, which can result in a vehicle rollaway.
The risk
A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
Owners are advised to apply the parking brake every time they park their vehicle. Dealers will perform the applicable repairs below, free of charge: Model Year 2020-2022 Frontier vehicles: reprogram Transmission Control Module (TCM) Model Year 2020-2022 Titan vehicles: reprogram TCM and Engine Control Module (ECM) Model Year 2023 Titan vehicles: reprogram TCM Model Year 2023 Z vehicles: reprogram TCM. Owner notification letters were mailed October 28, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 22V-671 (22V671000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | R22A9 R22B1/2/3 |
| Manufacturer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Component | Power train › Automatic transmission |
| Report date | September 7, 2022 |
| Owners notified | October 28, 2022 |
| Vehicles affected | 197,230 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the transmission & drivetrain
- 2020 Nissan Frontier transmission problems 12
- 2021 Nissan Frontier transmission problems 5
- 2022 Nissan Frontier transmission problems 24
- 2020 Nissan Titan transmission problems 7
- 2021 Nissan Titan transmission problems 26
- 2022 Nissan Titan transmission problems 7
- 2023 Nissan Titan transmission problems 10
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 22V-671 repair free?
Yes. Nissan dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Owners are advised to apply the parking brake every time they park their vehicle. Dealers will perform the applicable repairs below, free of charge: Model Year 2020-2022 Frontier vehicles: reprogram Transmission Control Module (TCM) Model Year 2020-2022 Titan…
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 197,230 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.