NHTSA model-year recall report

2012 Nissan Xterra Recalls

2 campaigns in our verified NHTSA snapshot, with source consequences, remedies, and VIN-specific next steps.

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Urgent advisories

Sep 20, 2012

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At a glance

What the record says

This model year's count is below the Nissan Xterra average of 4.5 campaigns per listed year. That is context only—not proof that this year is safer or less safe.

The most frequent affected category is Engine And Engine Cooling, appearing in 1 campaign.

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Source campaign records

All 2012 Nissan Xterra recall campaigns

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NHTSA campaign 12V462000

Suspension › Front › Hub

Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.

Reported Sep 20, 2012

What is recalled

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.

Safety consequence

If the vehicle is driven in this condition, the wheel hub may break, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 11V592000

Engine And Engine Cooling

Manufacturer: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Reported Dec 19, 2011

What is recalled

NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 INFINITI FX, MODEL YEAR 2012 INFINITI M, MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 NISSAN FRONTIER, MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 NISSAN XTERRA, MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 NISSAN PATHFINDER, AND MODEL YEAR 2012 NISSAN NV VEHICLES. SOME OF THE BOLTS THAT CONNECT THE ENGINE OIL COOLER AND THE ENGINE OIL FILTER TO THE ENGINE IN THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED TO BELOW SPECIFICATION STRENGTH. AS A RESULT, THE BOLT MAY BREAK AT THE OIL FILTER ATTACHMENT POINT AND CAN CAUSE AN ENGINE OIL LEAK.

Safety consequence

IF THERE IS AN ENGINE OIL LEAK, THE ENGINE OIL PRESSURE WOULD DROP AND THE ENGINE COULD SEIZE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

NISSAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CONNECTOR BOLTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 30, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

Other Nissan Xterra model years

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2012 Nissan Xterra recall questions

How many recalls does the 2012 Nissan Xterra have?

This verified dataset contains 2 NHTSA campaigns associated with the 2012 Nissan Xterra. A campaign can apply to some, not all, vehicles of the same model year.

Does this confirm an open recall for my 2012 Nissan Xterra?

No. This page is a model-year campaign history. Use NHTSA's official lookup or an authorized dealer to confirm whether a campaign applies to your exact VIN and whether the repair remains open.

Are vehicle recall repairs free?

When a safety recall campaign applies to your VIN, the manufacturer remedy is generally provided at no charge through an authorized dealer. Confirm eligibility and scheduling with the manufacturer or dealer.

Source: NHTSA. Dataset includes campaigns through Jul 30, 2026. Last processed Aug 8, 2026. Methodology