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2023 Nissan Pathfinder · SEATS

SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS: recall 23V268000

An unsecured seat with broken welds may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Covered model years
2023
Evidence level
Official safety recall
Source review date
2026-10-18
Jurisdiction
United States
Record ID
nissan-pathfinder-nhtsa-23v268000

What the source says

The documented condition

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2023 Rogue, Pathfinder, and Infiniti QX60 vehicles. The driver's powered seat may not be fully secured to the seat frame, causing the seat frame welds to detach from the rear inboard seat bracket.

Consequence identified by NHTSA

An unsecured seat with broken welds may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Campaign 23V268000; report received 2023-04-13. Source checked 2026-10-18.

Source component: SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS

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Symptoms and vehicle scope

Condition described by NHTSA

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2023 Rogue, Pathfinder, and Infiniti QX60 vehicles. The driver's powered seat may not be fully secured to the seat frame, causing the seat frame welds to detach from the rear inboard seat bracket.

    Vehicles and limits

    • NHTSA model names: PATHFINDER. Model years: 2023.
    • NHTSA campaign 23V268000
    • The complete campaign lists 12,400 potentially affected units across all listed vehicles.
    • A make, model and year match does not establish VIN eligibility.

    Manufacturer position

    What the official procedure directs

    Dealers will inspect the driver's seat rail clearance, and if necessary, replace the driver's seat cushion frame, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 10, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC966, PC967.

    Mileage context

    Safety recall eligibility is based on the VIN and campaign scope, not ordinary warranty mileage. Check the complete VIN even when the vehicle is outside its original warranty.

    Original evidence

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    NHTSA safety recall · 23V268000 · 2023-04-13

    NHTSA campaign 23V268000

    Official component, defect, consequence and remedy; checked 2026-10-18.

    Repair paths and safe checks

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    Official repair pathManufacturer or authorized dealer · Confirm with the dealer

    Official recall remedy

    Dealers will inspect the driver's seat rail clearance, and if necessary, replace the driver's seat cushion frame, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 10, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC966, PC967.

    Boundary

    Confirm VIN eligibility and current remedy instructions with the manufacturer.

    Safe owner checkVIN lookup · Before arranging repairs

    Check the complete VIN

    Check the 17-character VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls and ask the manufacturer whether this campaign remains open for the vehicle.

    Boundary

    The model-year list is not proof that an individual vehicle is affected.

    Record reviewed in the source on 2026-10-18. Confirm the current document and VIN instructions before arranging work.

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