Nissan North America, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2018
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 14 safety recalls made by Nissan North America, Inc. in 2018. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
December 20, 2018
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Fuel Tube may Leak or Disconnect
Nissan North America, Inc (Nissan) is recalling certain 2019 Altima vehicles. The retainer clip connecting the low pressure fuel tube to the high pressure fuel pump may not have been locked into position.
NHTSA ID: 18V922000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
# of Units Affected: 23,903
Consequence Summary:
If the retainer clip is unlocked, the fuel tube may shift and cause a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire. If the fuel tube fully disconnects, the engine can stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Nissan has notified owners, and dealers will route the fuel hose into the holding clip and lock the retainer clip into place, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 11, 2019. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 96.73
December 19, 2018
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Rear Door May Open When Window Is Lowered
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Altima vehicles, previously remedied under recall number 17V-040. The door latch-lock cable may not have been routed properly in the rear door when the remedy was applied. As a result, the cable may interfere with the window regulator causing the rear passenger door to unlatch and inadvertently open without warning when the window is lowered.
NHTSA ID: 18V915000
Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
# of Units Affected: 341,003
Consequence Summary:
If the rear passenger door opens while the vehicle is moving, the rear passengers have an increased risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will secure the latch-lock cables in the correct position using the new remedy procedure, free of charge. The recall began February 5, 2019. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7669.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 57.53
December 19, 2018
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
ABS Valve May Remain Open after ABS Event
Nissan of North America, Inc (Nissan) is recalling certain 2009 Murano vehicles. The valves within the ABS Hydraulic Control Units (HCU) may react with brake fluids containing specific corrosion preventative additives. This reaction may cause the valves to not close properly.
NHTSA ID: 18V916000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
# of Units Affected: 86,265
Consequence Summary:
If the valves do not properly close, additional brake pedal travel may be required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Nissan has notified owners, and dealers will flush the brake system with DOT 4 fluid. The HCU will then be tested to detect a possible stuck valve condition. If necessary, the HCU will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began February 7, 2019. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 22.17
September 7, 2018
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Brake Fluid may Leak into ABS Pump and Ignite
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Nissan Murano, 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima, 2017-2018 Nissan Pathfinder, and 2017 Infiniti QX60 vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) actuator pumps may allow brake fluid to leak onto an internal circuit board.
NHTSA ID: 18V601000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
# of Units Affected: 215,124
Consequence Summary:
A brake fluid leak on the circuit board may result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the serial number on the ABS actuator, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 29, 2018. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Note: When brake fluid has leaked onto the circuit board, the ABS warning lamp will remain illuminated for more than 10 seconds after engine start up. If this occurs, owners are advised to park the vehicle outdoors away from other vehicles or structures and to not drive the vehicle.
Park Outside Advisory: Yes
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 80.87
September 6, 2018
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Air Bag Trim Separation during Deployment
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2019 INFINITI QX50 vehicles. In the event of a crash in very cold temperatures, the trim cover may separate unexpectedly from the passenger-side knee air bag module instead of splitting at the trim cover tear seam as designed.
NHTSA ID: 18V593000
Component: AIR BAGS
# of Units Affected: 1,671
Consequence Summary:
If the passenger-side knee air bag cover detaches during deployment, it can increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
INFINITI will notify owners, and retailers will replace the passenger-side knee air bag module, free of charge. The recall began October 23, 2018. Owners may contact INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 96.23
August 21, 2018
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Ignition Switch may Turn Off
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2017 Nissan NV200, Sentra, NV3500 Van, NV3500 Bus, NV200 Taxi, NV1500, NV2500 Van, Chevrolet City Express, 2017-2018 Frontier, Versa Note, and Versa Sedan vehicles that have a mechanical (physical) key ignition system. In these models, over time, the weight on the key ring and road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position to the accessory position, turning off the engine.
NHTSA ID: 18V551000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 153,047
Consequence Summary:
If the vehicle stalls, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the production information on the ignition switch, and replace it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2018. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 61.98
July 6, 2018
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2007-2008 Nissan Versa sedan and Versa hatchback vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The passenger air bag inflators may explode due to propellant degradation due to exposure to humidity and temperature cycling.
NHTSA ID: 18V452000
Component: AIR BAGS
# of Units Affected: 233
Consequence Summary:
If an inflator were to explode it may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Corrective Action:
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began July 25, 2018. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Note: The vehicles covered by this recall are in addition to those covered by recall 16V-349.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 20
June 15, 2018
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2011 Nissan Versa sedan vehicles and 2011-2012 Nissan Versa hatchback vehicles ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia. Nissan is also recalling 2010-2011 Nissan Versa sedan vehicles and 2010-2012 Nissan Versa hatchback vehicles ever registered in the states of ever registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these passenger air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
NHTSA ID: 18V401000
Component: AIR BAGS
# of Units Affected: 104,762
Consequence Summary:
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Corrective Action:
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began July 5, 2018. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 65.91
May 30, 2018
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Seat Belt Anchorage Detachment/FMVSS 210, 209, 208
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018 Infiniti QX30 vehicles. The bolt securing the right-hand side lower seat belt anchorage may have been incorrectly installed during production. This can result in the lower seat belt anchorage detaching in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with certain requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages", number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies, and number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
NHTSA ID: 18V355000
Component: SEAT BELTS
# of Units Affected: 6
Consequence Summary:
If the lower seat belt anchorage detaches in a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will weld in a new retaining plate and secure the seat belt anchorage with a new anchor bolt, free of charge. All vehicles were repaired July 17, 2018. Owners may contact Infiniti customer service at 1-800-662-6200.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
April 16, 2018
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Missing Load Capacity Modification Label/FMVSS 110
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Nissan Titan, 2016 and 2018 Nissan Titan XD vehicles. Accessories installed on these vehicles reduced the load carrying capacity, however, a Load Carrying Capacity modification label was not installed, possibly allowing the vehicle to be overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
NHTSA ID: 18V240000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 483
Consequence Summary:
An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Nissan will notify owners and provide a new modification label, with installation instructions, free of charge. The recall began on June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
March 7, 2018
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Fuel Pressure Sensor may Loosen and Leak
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2011-2012 Nissan Juke vehicles previously remedied under recall 12V-069. During that recall remedy, the fuel pressure sensor may not have been properly tightened, potentially causing the sensor to loosen and leak fuel.
NHTSA ID: 18V156000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 49,385
Consequence Summary:
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the fuel pressure sensor to the proper torque, free of charge. The recall began on April 24, 2018. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 50.42
March 6, 2018
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Incorrectly Installed Air Bag/FMVSS 214/226
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018 Nissan 370Z vehicles. The driver's side curtain air bag may have been installed incorrectly during production, possibly affecting its deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 214, "Side Impact Protection," and 226, "Ejection Mitigation."
NHTSA ID: 18V153000
Component: AIR BAGS
# of Units Affected: 22
Consequence Summary:
The incorrect curtain air bag installation can prevent the air bag from deploying correctly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the curtain air bag, correcting its installation as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 1, 2018. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 95.45
January 31, 2018
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Brake Master Cylinder may Leak Fluid into Booster
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Nissan Juke Nismo RS vehicles. Due to a problem within the brake master cylinder, brake fluid may leak into the brake booster, reducing brake performance.
NHTSA ID: 18V086000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
# of Units Affected: 415
Consequence Summary:
If brake fluid leaks into the brake booster it can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake master cylinder, free of charge. The recall began March 19, 2018. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 65.3
January 10, 2018
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2009-2012 Versa Hatchback, and 2009-2011 Versa Sedan vehicles ever registered in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, Nissan is recalling certain 2009-2010 Versa Hatchback, and Versa Sedan vehicles ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." Nissan is also recalling certain 2009 Versa Hatchback and Versa Sedan vehicles ever registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or "Zone C." In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these passenger air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
NHTSA ID: 18V044000
Component: AIR BAGS
# of Units Affected: 52,614
Consequence Summary:
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Corrective Action:
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 9, 2018. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 62.64