How many recalls does the 2009 Nissan Frontier have?

The 2009 Nissan Frontier has 3 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 2009 Nissan Frontier has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2009 Nissan Frontier?

Of 44 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is air bags.

2009 Nissan Frontier Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2009 Nissan Frontier has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 655,358 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 44 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the air bags. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

AIR BAGS 23V067000 2023-02-10 404,690 affected

Defect

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2008-2011 Titan, Frontier, Xterra, Pathfinder, Armada, and 2008-2009 Quest vehicles. The resin emblem on the driver's air bag cover may develop cracks and detach during air bag deployment.

Consequence

A detached emblem can become a projectile during air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the driverÂ’s airbag cover. Owner letters were mailed December 8, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall are PC944, PC945, and PC946.

EQUIPMENT 10V401000 2010-09-10 7,948 affected

Defect

NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES THAT WERE EQUIPPED WITH A GARMIN NUVI MODEL 750 NAVIGATION SYSTEM. THE BATTERIES CONTAINED IN THE AFFECTED GPS UNITS CAN OVERHEAT.

Consequence

OVERHEATED BATTERIES COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy

NISSAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY GARMIN TECHNICIANS BY REPLACING THE BATTERY AND INSERTING A SPACER ON TOP OF THE BATTERY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 16, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GARMIN DIRECTLY AT 1-866-957-1981 OR NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.

AIR BAGS 08V690000 2008-12-29 242,720 affected

Defect

NISSAN IS RECALLING 242,720 MY 2005-2009 PATHFINDER, FRONTIER AND XTERRA VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE…

Consequence

THIS ISSUE COULD RESULT IN THE NON-DEPLOYMENT OF THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER FRONT AIR BAGS IN A CRASH, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT CZS WITH A REDESIGNED SENSOR. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 26, 2009. OWNERS IN THE OTHER STATES WILL RECEIVE EXTENDED WARRANTY COVERAGE FOR THE SENSOR TO 10 YEARS. THESE OWNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED OF THE WARRANTY EXTENSION BY MAIL AND WILL RECEIVE A STICKER TO PLACE IN THEIR WARRANTY…

Complaints by component

AIR BAGS

POWER TRAIN

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

ENGINE

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

STRUCTURE

SUSPENSION

TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

WHEELS

Total complaints44

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Airbag warning light blinking and won't go off. Was not able to reset. Diagnostic code 12.”

AIR BAGS · reported 2022-09-05

“The contact owns a 2012 nissan frontier. The contact stated that the vehicle overheated and shut off. The failure occurred while driving at various speeds. The contact stated that it took a while for the vehicle to regain full power. The contact stated that on several occasions the vehicle had to…”

ENGINE · reported 2021-08-26

“The contact owns a 2009 nissan frontier. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 23v067000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable time for the recall repair. The contact…”

AIR BAGS · reported 2021-01-01

“Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan frontier. The contact stated that while her husband was driving 55 mph, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that the air bag needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired.…”

AIR BAGS · reported 2020-06-14

“The driver air bag light came on. Vehicle was taken to a nissan dealer. It was determined that the air bag module was bad. The dealer informed me that the air bag is a takata. Vehicle is a 2009 frontier pro 4x with 117,000 miles. Contacted nissan and was informed that vehicle mileage and age does…”

AIR BAGS · reported 2020-06-10

“This is a follow up to an already filed claim. Complaint # 11331805 claim # [xxx]. Dealership never informed me that the way to fix the airbag on my 2009 nissan frontier pro 4x was to replace each part until the problem went away. Nissan has a very interesting way to fix something even after the…”

AIR BAGS · reported 2020-06-10

“My airbag warning light is on. My mechanic noticed a recall, campaign id r0807, but the recall only affects vehicles registered in 'salt' states. I live in va but traveled extensively in pa, maryland, dc for work for many years. Since my vehicle is experiencing the failure that the recall was…”

AIR BAGS · reported 2020-03-01

“My airbag light is flashing and the front air bag crash zone sensor needs to be replaced. There is a recall in effect, but only for vehicles in 'salt' states. My vehicle is registered in va, but I traveled in pa, md, and dc for several years for work, so my vehicle should be covered on the…”

AIR BAGS · reported 2020-02-01