2021-2022 Nissan Frontier Transmission Recall (22V457)
Nissan North America, Inc. · 180,176 vehicles · Reported June 24, 2022
Nissan North America, Inc. is recalling 180,176 2021-2022 Nissan Frontier; 2021-2022 Nissan Titan vehicles. The transmission parking pawl may not engage when the vehicle is shifted into park, which can result in a vehicle rollaway. A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 22V457 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 22V457000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | R22A1 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | June 24, 2022 |
| Manufacturer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Vehicles | 2021-2022 Nissan Frontier; 2021-2022 Nissan Titan |
| Units affected | 180,176 |
| Component | Power Train > Automatic Transmission |
| Safety risk | A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2021-2022 Nissan Frontier in recall 22V457?
The transmission parking pawl may not engage when the vehicle is shifted into park, which can result in a vehicle rollaway.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Frontier and Titan vehicles. The transmission parking pawl may not engage when the vehicle is shifted into park, which can result in a vehicle rollaway.
Is it safe to drive a 2021-2022 Frontier with recall 22V457?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: A vehicle rollaway increases 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 automatic transmission.
Which vehicles are included in recall 22V457?
Recall 22V457 covers 180,176 vehicles: 2021-2022 Nissan Frontier; 2021-2022 Nissan Titan.
NHTSA lists 180,176 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-2022 | Nissan | Frontier |
| 2021-2022 | Nissan | Titan |
What is the fix for the Frontier transmission recall?
Yes. Owners are advised to apply the parking brake every time they park their vehicle.
Owners are advised to apply the parking brake every time they park their vehicle. Dealers will replace the transmission parking pawl pin, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 2022. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R22A2 R22A3.
Manufacturer recall number: R22A1.
When was recall 22V457 announced?
Nissan North America, Inc. reported recall 22V457 to NHTSA on June 24, 2022.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| June 24, 2022 | Nissan North America, Inc. filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 22V457000. |
This recall was filed 52 months ago. If your Frontier was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my Frontier is part of recall 22V457?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 22V457 is open on your Frontier, it will be listed there.
Look up your VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls. If 22V457000 is open on your Frontier, it will be listed there, along with Nissan recall number R22A1. You can also ask any Nissan dealer to run the VIN. The VIN is printed on your registration and visible through the lower driver-side windshield.
What should Frontier owners do about recall 22V457?
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 22V457000 applies to your Frontier.
- 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 automatic transmission 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 Frontier owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 199 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 61 of them about the transmission.
Since recall 22V457 was reported on June 24, 2022, owners have filed 44 complaints with NHTSA about the transmission on these vehicles. 5 of them (11%) 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 transmission and were received on or after June 24, 2022, 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 transmission issue rather than this exact defect; automated text matching can miss or misread some reports.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 199 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 61 of them involve the transmission. 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 Frontier: 112 complaints in total, 24 about the transmission
- 2021 Nissan Titan: 55 complaints in total, 25 about the transmission
- 2021 Nissan Frontier: 19 complaints in total, 5 about the transmission
- 2022 Nissan Titan: 13 complaints in total, 7 about the transmission
Here is what some owners told NHTSA, in their own words (excerpts, unverified):
Dealership signed off on NHTSA Recall 22V671 / Nissan Bulletin NTB22-085 in 2023 as 'reprogramming not needed.' The vehicle's transmission software is currently mismatched/corrupted, causing transmission fault codes.
2021 Nissan Titan owner, GA, NHTSA complaint 11749013, filed July 8, 2026
The truck is prone to harsh transmission shifting. It is abrupt and harsh enough when coming to a stop to create a safety issue. If one is not hard on the brakes at the time, the truck will lurch forward with the last downshifts, with the potential to strike pedestrians or the car in front.
2021 Nissan Titan owner, NV, NHTSA complaint 11437446, filed October 20, 2021
2021 Nissan Titan is having major transmission problems jerking when down shifting. This has become a serous issue when try to maintain speed. I have taking the vehicle to the dealership to which I am told, "Nissan is fully aware of the issue and is working on a fix".
2021 Nissan Titan owner, TX, NHTSA complaint 11438639, filed October 29, 2021
Can recall 22V457 make my Frontier 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.
Recall 22V457000 does not automatically make your Frontier a lemon. California's Song-Beverly Act asks two questions: does a warranty defect substantially impair the vehicle's use, value or safety, and did the manufacturer fail to fix it in a reasonable number of tries (Civ. Code 1793.2(d))?
A transmission defect affects the core job of the 2021-2022 Nissan Frontier: moving reliably. Owners often see the same symptom return after a repair, and those repeat visits are the kind of history California's lemon law looks at.
The recall repair is available at dealers. If it works, great. If the same symptom comes back, the recall visit is one repair attempt and the next visit is another.
For the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the Frontier 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.
A typical pattern: an owner reports the transmission slipping, and the dealer can't verify it. Six months later, NHTSA issues a recall for the same problem. Because the recall confirms the defect, the mileage offset goes back to that first visit.
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 22V457
Did the recall 22V457 fix work?
Since recall 22V457 was reported on June 24, 2022, owners have filed 44 complaints with NHTSA about the transmission on these vehicles. 5 of them (11%) 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.
Is the 22V457000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
How do I know if my Frontier is part of recall 22V457000?
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.
Will a transmission software update fix the problem for good?
Sometimes. Many owners report that shifting problems return after an update. If yours does, go back to the dealer and make sure the visit is written up.
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 22V457000 (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.