2021-2023 Nissan Titan Transmission Recall (22V671)
Nissan North America, Inc. · 197,230 vehicles · Reported September 7, 2022
Nissan North America, Inc. is recalling 197,230 2021-2022 Nissan Frontier; 2021-2023 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 22V671 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 22V671000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | R22A9 R22B1/2/3 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | September 7, 2022 |
| Manufacturer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Vehicles | 2021-2022 Nissan Frontier; 2021-2023 Nissan Titan |
| Units affected | 197,230 |
| 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 2021-2023 Nissan Titan in recall 22V671?
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 2020-2023 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.
Is it safe to drive a 2021-2023 Titan with recall 22V671?
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.
There is no do-not-drive order on this campaign. If your Titan shows warning lights or behaves differently in a way that involves the automatic transmission, have it checked before driving further.
Which vehicles are included in recall 22V671?
Recall 22V671 covers 197,230 vehicles: 2021-2022 Nissan Frontier; 2021-2023 Nissan Titan.
NHTSA lists 197,230 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 |
| 2021-2023 | Nissan | Titan |
What is the fix for the Titan 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 perform the applicable repairs below, free of charge: Â Model Year 2020-2022 Frontier vehicles: reprogram Transmission Control Module (TCM) Â Model Year 2020-2022 Titan vehicles: reprogram TCM and Engine Control Module (ECM) Â Model Year 2023 Titan vehicles: reprogram TCM Â 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.
Manufacturer recall number: R22A9 R22B1/2/3.
When was recall 22V671 announced?
Nissan North America, Inc. reported recall 22V671 to NHTSA on September 7, 2022. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as October 28, 2022.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| September 7, 2022 | Nissan North America, Inc. filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 22V671000. |
| October 28, 2022 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 49 months ago. If your Titan was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my Titan is part of recall 22V671?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 22V671 is open on your Titan, it will be listed there.
The fastest check is NHTSA’s VIN lookup. Type in the 17 characters from your registration or insurance card. Because only some 2021-2023 Titan vehicles are included, the VIN check is the only reliable way to know. A brand-new recall may take several days to show up.
What should Titan owners do about recall 22V671?
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 22V671000 applies to your Titan.
- Call a Nissan dealer and schedule the recall repair. Ask how long the repair takes and whether parts are in stock.
- Keep a copy of every repair order. Check that each one lists your complaint, the mileage, and the dates in and out.
- Write down when symptoms involving the automatic transmission happen: date, mileage, speed, weather and what you felt or heard. Photos and short videos help.
- Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
- If the recall repair does not fix it, or the vehicle keeps going back for the same issue, talk to a lemon law attorney.
What are Titan owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 216 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 71 of them about the transmission.
Since recall 22V671 was reported on September 7, 2022, owners have filed 46 complaints with NHTSA about the transmission on these vehicles. 6 of them (13%) 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 September 7, 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 216 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 71 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
- 2023 Nissan Titan: 17 complaints in total, 10 about the transmission
- 2022 Nissan Titan: 13 complaints in total, 7 about the transmission
Examples of what owners have reported to NHTSA (unverified excerpts):
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 22V671 make my Titan 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 22V671000 does not automatically make your Titan 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))?
Transmission problems tend to come back. Harsh shifts, slipping, delayed engagement and sudden loss of drive power often return after a dealer reflashes software or replaces a part, and each return trip to the dealer is another repair attempt on the record.
This is not the first recall for this problem. When a manufacturer has to recall the same automatic transmission again, that suggests the earlier fix did not work. If your 2021-2023 Nissan Titan has had this repair more than once, keep every repair order.
Earlier campaigns on these vehicles involving the same component: 22V457000.
California law presumes a reasonable number of attempts has been made if, within 18 months or 18,000 miles of delivery, the same problem was repaired two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for any covered defect, or the vehicle was out of service for repairs more than 30 days in total (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Some of these require written notice to the manufacturer. A claim can still succeed outside that window.
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 22V671
Did the recall 22V671 fix work?
Since recall 22V671 was reported on September 7, 2022, owners have filed 46 complaints with NHTSA about the transmission on these vehicles. 6 of them (13%) 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 October 28, 2022.
Is the 22V671000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
How do I know if my Titan is part of recall 22V671000?
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 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 22V671000 (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.