2022 Nissan Frontier Recalls, Problems & MPG

NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls and 112 owner complaints for the 2022 Nissan Frontier. The EPA rates it 19 to 20 MPG combined, depending on engine and drivetrain.

Recalls
6
Owner complaints
112
Crashes / fires reported
11 / 3
EPA combined
19–20 MPG

2022 Nissan Frontier recalls

  • Back Over PreventionOct 13, 2022 · NHTSA 22V772000+

    Risk: An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Fix: The IVI software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 18, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's numbers for this recall are R22B8, R22C1, and PC923/25.

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2022 Titan, Titan XD, Frontier, and 2021-2022 Rogue vehicles. The in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) system may continuously reboot when the vehicle is restarted, which can result in an inoperative rearview display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

  • Power TrainSep 7, 2022 · NHTSA 22V671000+

    Risk: A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash.

    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.

    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.

  • Back Over PreventionJul 21, 2022 · NHTSA 22V527000+

    Risk: An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Fix: The Infotainment system software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 29, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R22A5 PC901 PC902.

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Rogue, 2022 Frontier, Pathfinder, and Titan rental vehicles. When the Sirius XM subscription is set to "Not Subscribed," it may cause the infotainment head unit to reboot, resulting in an inoperative rearview camera. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

  • Power TrainJun 24, 2022 · NHTSA 22V457000+

    Risk: A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash.

    Fix: 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.

    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.

  • Seat BeltsDec 9, 2021 · NHTSA 21V958000+

    Risk: During a crash, a loose seat belt bracket may break, causing a loss of seat belt restraint and increasing the risk of injury.

    Fix: Dealers will replace the bolts on the left-rear seat and repair any damaged threads as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were January 27, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC856.

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2022 Frontier vehicles. The seat belt bracket mounting bolts on the left-rear seat may have been incorrectly tightened. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 207, "Seating Systems," 209, "Seatbelt Assemblies," and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."

  • Trailer HitchesNov 22, 2021 · NHTSA 21V917000+

    Risk: During a crash, the leaf spring could contact the fuel tank, causing a fuel leak and increasing the risk of a fire or injury.

    Fix: Dealers will install the tow hitch and harness kit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 16, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC855.

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2022 Frontier Crew Cab Long Bed trucks. The tow hitch was not installed, compromising the structural integrity of the fuel tank in the event of a rear crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."

Recall repairs are free. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours still needs one.

Most reported 2022 Nissan Frontier problems

Owner complaints to NHTSA by system. One complaint can name more than one system.

  • Forward Collision Avoidance33
  • Electrical System31
  • Power Train24
  • Unknown or Other20
  • Service Brakes19
  • Vehicle Speed Control13
  • Seats9
  • Engine6

2022 Nissan Frontier gas mileage

EPA ratings for each version (city / highway / combined).

VersionEngineCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Frontier 2WD3.8 L 6 cyl, Automatic (S9)182420$3,200
Frontier 4WD3.8 L 6 cyl, Automatic (S9)172119$3,400

Real-world mileage depends on how and where you drive. Logbay compares your actual MPG with these EPA numbers.

Questions

Does the 2022 Nissan Frontier have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 6 recalls for the 2022 Nissan Frontier, most recently for the back over prevention (Oct 13, 2022). Recall repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common 2022 Nissan Frontier problems?

Owners filed 112 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported areas are forward collision avoidance (33), electrical system (31), power train (24).

What gas mileage does the 2022 Nissan Frontier get?

The EPA rates the 2022 Nissan Frontier at 19 to 20 MPG combined (best version: 18 city / 24 highway).

Sources: NHTSA recalls and owner complaints (api.nhtsa.gov), EPA fuel economy (fueleconomy.gov). Updated Oct 26, 2026. Complaint counts are unverified owner reports.