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Nissan seat recalls: loose driver seats, weak welds, missing bolts
Bad welds and missing fasteners run through all six of these recalls, and the 2022 Pathfinder carries three of them on its own: third-row headrests with improper welds or misaligned internals that can move or detach, second-row seat back frames with insufficient welds that could separate, and a second-row seat track missing a mounting bolt, an issue shared with the 2022 Infiniti QX60. The driver's seat is the other repeat theme — on 2023 Rogue, Pathfinder, and Infiniti QX60 the powered seat may not be fully secured, letting frame welds detach from the rear inboard bracket, and on the 2025 Sentra the seat frame may not be fully secured to the outer seat track. A 2021 Rogue recall covers improperly welded second-row upper tether wires.
Warning signs to watch for
- Driver's seat rocks, shifts, or feels loose on its track
- A third-row headrest moves easily, wobbles, or pulls out of the seat
- Second-row seat back has unusual play or shifts when pushed
- A second-row seat slides or moves more than it should on its track
- A child seat's top tether strap will not pull snug against the seatback
Is it safe to keep driving?
None of these six recalls carries a stop-driving or park-outside order, and Nissan did not tell owners to keep anyone out of the affected seats. The vehicles drive normally and the risk shows up in a crash, when a loose driver's seat, a detached headrest, or a separated seat back weld can mean far worse injuries. Schedule the free inspection promptly, and treat the 2021 Rogue tether recall as urgent if a child seat using a top strap rides in the second row.
What the free repair involves
Every repair here is hands-on inspection and replacement, free of charge, with no software or over-the-air option. Dealers replace rear seatbacks with improperly welded tether wires, check driver's seat rail clearance and replace the driver's seat cushion frame or lower seat frame assembly as needed, replace all three third-row Pathfinder headrests, inspect and replace second-row seat assemblies, and install the missing second-row seat track mounting bolt.
Severity at a glance
| Severity | Recalls |
|---|---|
| high | 3 |
| medium | 3 |
Models affected most
Every recall in this group
| Date | Recall | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-11 | Nissan Sentra driver's seat may not be secured | high |
| 2023-04-13 | Nissan Rogue, Pathfinder, Infiniti QX60 driver's seat may loosen | high |
| 2022-02-24 | Nissan Pathfinder and Infiniti QX60 missing second-row seat bolt | medium |
| 2021-09-23 | Nissan Pathfinder third-row headrests may loosen or come off | medium |
| 2021-09-23 | Nissan Pathfinder second-row seat backs may have weak welds | medium |
| 2021-06-24 | Nissan Rogue Child Seat Anchors May Be Weak | high |
Common questions
Why does my 2022 Pathfinder appear in several seat recalls?
Three separate 2022 Pathfinder recalls cover the third-row headrests, the second-row seat back welds, and a missing second-row seat track bolt — the last one shared with the 2022 Infiniti QX60. Check your VIN against all three.
Can passengers still ride in the affected seats?
Nissan did not tell owners to stop driving or to keep the seats empty, and the risk appears in a crash rather than in normal driving. If you have other seating available, using it until the repair is a sensible precaution.
Will the whole driver's seat be replaced?
Usually not. On the 2023 Rogue, Pathfinder, and QX60, dealers inspect the driver's seat rail clearance and replace the seat cushion frame only if necessary. On the 2025 Sentra, they inspect and replace the lower seat frame assembly as needed.
A recall applies only to specific vehicles. Check your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.