2022 Nissan Pathfinder Door Latch Recall (21V706)
Nissan North America, Inc. · 3,030 vehicles · Reported September 10, 2021
Nissan North America, Inc. is recalling 3,030 2022 Nissan Pathfinder vehicles. Insufficient welds may allow the secondary hood latch retainer bracket to detach from the front bumper assembly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 113, "Hood Latch System." A detached secondary hood latch may allow the hood to open if the primary hood latch is not engaged, obstructing the driver's view and increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 21V706 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 21V706000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | PC840 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | September 10, 2021 |
| Manufacturer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Vehicles | 2022 Nissan Pathfinder |
| Units affected | 3,030 |
| Component | Latches / Locks / Linkages > Hood > Latch |
| Safety risk | A detached secondary hood latch may allow the hood to open if the primary hood latch is not engaged, obstructing the driver's view and increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder in recall 21V706?
Insufficient welds may allow the secondary hood latch retainer bracket to detach from the front bumper assembly.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2022 Pathfinder vehicles. Insufficient welds may allow the secondary hood latch retainer bracket to detach from the front bumper assembly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 113, "Hood Latch System."
Is it safe to drive a 2022 Pathfinder with recall 21V706?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: A detached secondary hood latch may allow the hood to open if the primary hood latch is not engaged, obstructing the driver's view and increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: A detached secondary hood latch may allow the hood to open if the primary hood latch is not engaged, obstructing the driver's view and increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA has not issued a do-not-drive or park-outside warning for this recall. Still, get the repair done as soon as it is available, and stop driving if you notice symptoms related to the latch.
Which vehicles are included in recall 21V706?
Recall 21V706 covers 3,030 vehicles: 2022 Nissan Pathfinder.
NHTSA lists 3,030 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Nissan | Pathfinder |
What is the fix for the Pathfinder door latch recall?
Yes. Dealers will inspect and replace the secondary hood latch bracket as necessary, free of charge.
Dealers will inspect and replace the secondary hood latch bracket 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 number for this recall is PC840.
When was recall 21V706 announced?
Nissan North America, Inc. reported recall 21V706 to NHTSA on September 10, 2021. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as November 17, 2021.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| September 10, 2021 | Nissan North America, Inc. filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 21V706000. |
| November 17, 2021 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 61 months ago. If your Pathfinder was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my Pathfinder is part of recall 21V706?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 21V706 is open on your Pathfinder, it will be listed there.
Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup. It shows any open safety recall on your vehicle, including 21V706000. Your VIN is on the registration card, the insurance card, and the driver side of the dashboard where it meets the windshield. Recent recalls can take a few days to appear in the lookup.
What should Pathfinder owners do about recall 21V706?
Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.
- Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 21V706000 applies to your Pathfinder.
- Book the recall appointment with any authorized Nissan dealer. Ask up front whether parts are available and how long the vehicle will be there.
- Get a repair order for every visit, even if the dealer only inspects the vehicle. Read it before you leave and make sure your complaint is written the way you described it.
- Keep a simple log of any latch symptoms with dates and mileage. Video of a warning light or the problem happening is strong evidence.
- Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
- If the problem comes back after the repair, return to the dealer and contact a lemon law attorney.
What are Pathfinder owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 135 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 16 of them about the body, doors and seats.
Since recall 21V706 was reported on September 10, 2021, owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA about the body, doors and seats on these vehicles. 0 of them (0%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt.
How we counted: we matched NHTSA owner complaints for the model years in this recall that list the body, doors and seats and were received on or after September 10, 2021, then flagged narratives that describe a repeat failure or a problem returning after a dealer repair, recall service or software update. Data from NHTSA, accessed October 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified owner reports and may involve a related body, doors and seats issue rather than this exact defect; automated text matching can miss or misread some reports.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 135 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 16 of them involve the body, doors and seats. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.
- 2022 Nissan Pathfinder: 135 complaints in total, 16 about the body, doors and seats
Examples of what owners have reported to NHTSA (unverified excerpts):
The passenger seat is extremely low and passenger can't see out over dashboard. I believe this to be a danger with the airbags. There is no way to adjust the height and it is a power seat. The driver side adjusts height but barely high enough for short drivers..Lots of complaints online.
2022 Nissan Pathfinder owner, FL, NHTSA complaint 11429679, filed August 19, 2021
I have a Pathfinder 2022, SL and a Rogue 2021, both are SL vehicles with the Premium package. My concern is that the passenger seat on the Pathfinder is extremely low. I have had adult passengers in the front and they appear to be virtually on the floor.
2022 Nissan Pathfinder owner, NY, NHTSA complaint 11435874, filed October 7, 2021
The 2nd row seats (captain chairs) are tilted upward at edge of seats and my infant carseat is not leveled as it should be. Due to the chairs seat being tilted upward causes child carseat level to be off and making carseat tilt forward causing babies head to go forward more than they should.
2022 Nissan Pathfinder owner, NM, NHTSA complaint 11450893, filed February 7, 2022
Can recall 21V706 make my Pathfinder a lemon in California?
Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.
Owners often ask whether this latch recall means their Pathfinder qualifies as a lemon. Not by itself. Song-Beverly looks at whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs use, value or safety and was not fixed after a reasonable number of repair attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).
Body and latch defects on the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder may seem minor until a door opens while driving or a seat will not lock. Problems that return after repair belong in your records.
A remedy is available. Many vehicles are fixed on the first try. If the problem returns after the recall repair, or the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder has needed other repairs for the same defect, those visits count toward a lemon law claim.
For the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the Pathfinder went in two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for the same defect, or spent more than 30 days in the shop (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Direct notice to the manufacturer is required for some of these. The presumption is a shortcut, not the only path to a claim.
An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
In our cases, a recall repair visit counts as a repair attempt, and it's strongest when the owner complained about the problem before the recall came out. A recall shows the defect is real and that enough owners reported it for the manufacturer to issue a fix.
The biggest mistake I see is waiting too long. The mileage offset starts at your first repair visit for the problem, so the sooner you take it in, the better. If the problem comes and goes, take it in when it happens. You can't go back to that date later.
If you get a recall notice, call a lemon law attorney right away. You may have taken the car in for the same problem before and forgotten, or there may be other recalls related to it.
Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320), Founder and Managing Attorney. Quotes lightly edited for clarity. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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Frequently asked questions about recall 21V706
Did the recall 21V706 fix work?
Since recall 21V706 was reported on September 10, 2021, owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA about the body, doors and seats on these vehicles. 0 of them (0%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt. If your vehicle still has the problem after the recall repair, go back to the dealer, get a repair order, and talk to a lemon law attorney.
When will owners be notified?
According to NHTSA, owner notification letters were or are scheduled to be mailed November 17, 2021.
Is the 21V706000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
How do I know if my Pathfinder is part of recall 21V706000?
Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or call a dealer. The VIN is on your registration, insurance card and the lower corner of the windshield.
Does a recall mean my car is a lemon?
Not on its own. A lemon law claim depends on whether a covered defect keeps coming back or keeps the vehicle out of service. A recall repair that fails, or repeat visits for the same problem, can support a claim.
Does the recall fixing my car mean I have no case?
Not necessarily. Even if the recall repair fixed it, you may still have a case, and a car that's a year or more old can still qualify.
Do used cars qualify for California lemon law?
We take certified pre-owned, demo and dealer vehicles. Since the California Supreme Court's Rodriguez decision in 2024, ordinary used cars generally do not qualify.
How long does a recall lemon law case take?
Recall-related cases typically resolve in one to three months from your first call. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
What does a lemon law attorney cost?
You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
Sources
- NHTSA recall record 21V706000 (recall report and owner letters are posted there)
- NHTSA complaints and recalls data, accessed October 1, 2026
- California Civil Code 1793.2 and 1793.22
Attorney advertising. America’s Lemon Lawyer is a trade name of Wynn Law Group, APC. Responsible attorney: Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320). This page is general information, not legal advice. America’s Lemon Lawyer is not affiliated with NHTSA or Nissan. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.