NISSAN 2012 NISSAN FRONTIER Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2012 NISSAN FRONTIER
Brand
NISSAN
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2012
Nissan North America, Inc. is recalling certain 2012 NISSAN FRONTIER vehicles due to suspension:front:hub issues. If the vehicle is driven in this condition, the wheel hub may break, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Nissan is recalling certain model year 2012 Frontier, Pathfinder, and Xterra two-wheel drive vehicles manufactured from June 19, 2012, through July 12, 2012. These vehicles may have been equipped with front wheel hubs that may not meet the design hardness specifications. A wheel hub that was manufactured below hardness specification may wear prematurely and eventually crack.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
If the vehicle is driven in this condition, the wheel hub may break, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replaced the left and right side front wheel hub assemblies free of charge. The safety recall began on October 22, 2012. Owners may contact Nissan Customer Service at 1-800-647-7261.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026