How do I know if my 2013 Nissan Pathfinder has a recall?

To know if your 2013 Nissan Pathfinder has an open recall, start by entering your vehicle's VIN or license plate in our Safety Recall Checker. We will find recalls that affect your vehicle and need to be repaired.

How do I check my VIN for recalls for free?

Check your 2013 Nissan Pathfinder VIN for free by entering it into our Safety Recall Checker.

What happens if my 2013 Nissan Pathfinder has an open recall?

If your 2013 Nissan Pathfinder is affected by a recall, it means that NHTSA and the manufacturer have identified an issue with your vehicle. After you check your vehicle, you can contact a dealership to schedule a repair.

How long does a recall take to fix?

How long it takes to fix a recall depends on the exact repairs needed. Something simple like a software update can be done in minutes, but complex mechanical repairs may take days or weeks. Ask the dealership when you schedule your appointment.

Do you need a warranty for a recall?

Your 2013 Nissan Pathfinder does not need to be under warranty to get recalls fixed. Recalls for safety-related items on your 2013 Nissan Pathfinder are taken care of by Nissan at no cost to you even if your vehicle warranty has expired or if you are not the original owner of the vehicle.

How long does a recall last on a car?

A recall does not expire as long as the vehicle manufacturer remains in business or continues to make the replacement parts. Generally, recalls can be fixed for free up to 15 years after your car's date of manufacture.

Why should you check for safety recalls?

Road Safety Risks

Open recalls can be dangerous for you and your family.

Mail Delays

Older or used cars can be more difficult for manufacturers to locate.

Risk of Costly Damage

We'll connect you with a dealership near you to fix the recall at no cost.

2013 Nissan Pathfinder

11 Recalls

NHTSA 22V-420 · OEM R22A2 R22A3 R24B7

Hood Does Not Properly Securely Latch

322,671 Potential Units Affected

An unsecured hood could unexpectedly open while driving, obstructing the driver's view, and increasing the risk of a crash.

Vehicles Affected: 2013 Nissan Pathfinder, 2015 Nissan Pathfinder and 2 others

NHTSA 21V-020 · OEM PC786

Brake Lights Illuminate At All Times

264,431 Potential Units Affected

Continual illumination of the brake lights can prevent other drivers from realizing the vehicle is actually slowing down, increasing the risk of a crash. With the brake override activated, the driver will not be able to accelerate normally, increasing the risk of a crash. The driver can shift the vehicle out of the "PARK" position without depressing the brake, allowing the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of injury.

Vehicles Affected: 2013 Nissan Pathfinder, 2015 Nissan Pathfinder and 1 other

NHTSA 16V-380

Brake Lights Stay Illuminated And Shift Lever May Not Be Locked In Park

79,853 Potential Units Affected

If the brake override is activated, the driver will not be accelerate normally, increasing the risk of a crash. If the brake lights remain illuminated, other drivers may fail to stop when the vehicle actually brakes, increasing the risk of a crash. If the driver inadvertently shift the vehicle out of the "PARK" position without depressing the brake, the vehicle may rollaway, increasing the risk of injury.

Vehicles Affected: 2013 Nissan Pathfinder, 2014 Nissan Pathfinder

NHTSA 16V-244

Passenger Frontal Air Bag Does Not Deploy In A Crash

3,296,947 Potential Units Affected

If the passenger frontal air bag does not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, the passenger is at an increased risk of injury.

Vehicles Affected: 2013 Nissan Pathfinder, 2015 Nissan Pathfinder and 36 others

NHTSA 15V-681

Passenger Front Air Bag Does Not Deploy In An Accident

919 Potential Units Affected

If the OCS does not detect an adult occupant in the passenger seat, the passenger air bag would be deactivated. Failure of the passenger airbag to deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted) could increase the risk of injury to the passenger.

Vehicles Affected: 2013 Nissan Pathfinder, 2015 Nissan Pathfinder and 9 others

NHTSA 15V-033

Hood Release Cable

170,665 Potential Units Affected

If the primary hood latch is released and the secondary latch fails during operation of the vehicle, it could cause the hood to open during vehicle operation impairing the driver's vision, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Vehicles Affected: 2013 Nissan Pathfinder, 2014 Nissan Pathfinder and 2 others

NHTSA 14V-142

Transmission Oil Cooler Lines Leak

3,065 Potential Units Affected

The loss of transmission fluid could cause the transmission to function improperly and the vehicle to stop accelerating, increasing the risk of a crash.

Vehicles Affected: 2013 Nissan Pathfinder

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Recall FAQs

If your 2013 Nissan Pathfinder is affected by a new safety recall, Nissan will attempt to contact you by sending you a notice in the mail. This notice will detail the defect, when parts for repair will be ready, how to get your car fixed, and whether your unrepaired car is currently safe to drive or not.

If you aren't the original owner, have changed addresses, or have never visited your local dealership for service or maintenance, then you most likely will not receive a recall notice in the mail.

Another way to know whether your 2013 Nissan Pathfinder has an open recall is to enter your VIN or license plate into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker above. The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is a 17-digit alphanumeric code that can be found on the bottom edge of your car's windshield, on the driver's side. It can also be found on your vehicle's registration card.

You can check your 2013 Nissan Pathfinder for recalls by entering your VIN or license plate into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker found above. The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is a unique 17-digit alphanumeric identification code on the bottom edge of your car’s windshield, on the driver’s side. It can also be found on your vehicle’s registration card.

Checking your VIN is the best way to find out if your car is affected by any recalls. Identical vehicles of the same make, model, year, and trim may not be affected by the same recall. A VIN is unique to a specific vehicle.

Your 2013 Nissan Pathfinder is affected by a recall if the manufacturer or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has decided that a problem with your car makes it a safety risk or fails to meet safety standards. When this happens, the vehicle manufacturer is obligated to fix your vehicle.

Normally, you will receive a letter in the mail that explains the recall and how to get the defect fixed promptly and at no charge to you. The letter will explain what the exact defect is, when the parts will be ready, how to get your car fixed, and whether your car is safe to drive or not.

But in many cases, the manufacturer won't know you own an affected vehicle, which is why you should check your 2013 Nissan Pathfinder for safety recalls frequently.

Use our Safety Recall Checker to check your 2013 Nissan Pathfinder for open recalls.

How long it takes to fix a recall depends on many different factors:

How many vehicles are affected by the recall? How complex is the problem to fix? How many different parts are involved in the repair? Are the repair parts available? Has the dealership received the parts for the repair yet? Do dealership technicians have training to conduct the specific repair? How many recalled cars can the dealer repair each day (while also doing their daily service business)?

Recalls are unrelated to your warranty coverage. Any recalls that are issued for safety-related items on your 2013 Nissan Pathfinder will be repaired by the vehicle manufacturer at no cost to you. Even if your vehicle's warranty has expired and you are not the original owner of the vehicle, you are still eligible to have any open safety recalls on your vehicle repaired.

You can check for any open recalls on your 2013 Nissan Pathfinder by entering its VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) or license plate number into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker above. If there are any open recalls on your vehicle, contact a dealer as soon as possible to have repairs done.

Safety recalls that address a defective part or system on your 2013 Nissan Pathfinder that came from the factory do not expire and can generally be fixed up to 15 years after the date of manufacture. Even if you are not the original owner, you can have repairs done to resolve any open recalls. This is important, especially if the recalls are safety-related. The only exceptions are if the carmaker is no longer in business or if the dealership can no longer get the needed parts. Recall repairs are generally free up to 15 years after the date of manufacture.

To check whether there are any open recalls on your 2013 Nissan Pathfinder, enter its VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) or license plate number into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker here. Your 2013 Nissan Pathfinder VIN can be found at the base of the windshield or on your registration card. If there are any open recalls on your vehicle, contact a dealer as soon as possible to have repairs done.

Nissan Pathfinder Recalls

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There are 11 recalls that may affect your 2013 Nissan Pathfinder.

Check your Nissan Pathfinder for safety recalls and get them fixed for free at a Nissan dealership near you.