Nissan Pathfinder Recall R/2020/004: Passenger Air Bag May Not Deploy Correctly, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 15 Jan 2020
- Launched
- 2
- vehicles in the UK
- R20A1
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Nissan recalled Pathfinder vehicles built between 19 July 2001 and 6 November 2003. Passenger air bag may not deploy correctly. The dealer will replace passenger air bag inflator. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Passenger air bag may not deploy correctly.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: PASSENGER AIR BAG MAY NOT DEPLOY CORRECTLY Defect: Passenger air bag may not deploy correctly.. Remedy: Replace passenger air bag inflator
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: passenger air bag may not deploy correctly.
The Fix
The dealer will replace passenger air bag inflator.
Are You Affected?
Pathfinder built between 19 July 2001 and 6 November 2003 may be included. Nissan estimates 2 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Nissan, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Nissan.
- Book with any franchised Nissan dealer, quoting the campaign code R20A1 or the DVSA reference R/2020/004. See how to get a Nissan recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Navara, PathfinderSeat belts may not perform as expected | Urgent | R/2013/144 | |
| Navara, PathfinderBall joint may disconnect | Urgent | R/2013/128 | |
| Navara, PathfinderDriver seat fault | Low | R/2012/036 | |
| Micra, PathfinderEngine may stall & fail to restart | Urgent | R/2010/185 | |
| Navara, NV200, PathfinderBrakes may not operate correctly | Urgent | R/2010/061 |
This is one of 162 Nissan recalls in DVSA’s data. The Nissan recall launched before it was R/2019/413 on 18 Dec 2019, for incorrect permissable front axle figures were given on the VIN label. The one launched after it was R/2020/012 on 30 Jan 2020, for the rear brake caliper assembly fixings may have been insufficiently tightened. You can also see every Nissan recall, all recalls launched in 2020 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2020/004, launched 15 January 2020. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.