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2016 Nissan Frontier recalls

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2016 Nissan Frontier. A campaign often covers only certain trims, engines or build dates, so check your exact VIN.

Check your 2016 Nissan Frontier VIN

Enter your VIN to decode it free. For open (unrepaired) recalls on your exact VIN, use NHTSA's free lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

2016 Nissan Frontier recall campaigns on file (1)

Live data from NHTSA (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-11-15 and refreshed daily.

• Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood · Mar 31, 2016 · campaign 16V181000
  Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2016 Frontier V6 vehicles manufactured February 29, 2016, to March 7, 2016. The starter motor wire harness may have been installed in an incorrect position, allowing the starter harness terminal to contact the heat shield and result in an electrical short.
  Risk: An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
  Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and reposition the starter wire harness, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 13, 2016. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

How to check if your 2016 Nissan Frontier has an open recall

1. Find the 17-character VIN on the dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door-jamb sticker, or your registration or insurance card.
2. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The result shows open recalls the manufacturer has reported for that VIN.
3. If a recall is open, call an authorized Nissan dealer. Safety recall repairs are generally done free of charge.

Our tool decodes the VIN for free (year, make, model). The optional $1 report gathers NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2016 Nissan Frontier in one place, and there is no charge if we can't find your car's details. It is compiled from free public government data and is not an accident, title or ownership history report.

Frequently asked questions

How many recalls does the 2016 Nissan Frontier have?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2016 Nissan Frontier (live data as of 2026-11-15). Not every campaign applies to every vehicle, because many cover only certain trims, engines or build dates.

Does my 2016 Nissan Frontier have an open recall?

The list on this page shows campaigns for the model and year, not for your exact car. To see whether your VIN has an open (unrepaired) recall, enter it at NHTSA's free lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Do Nissan recall repairs cost money?

Safety recall repairs are generally done free of charge by an authorized dealer.

Will I be charged if you can't find my vehicle?

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