Qashqai

All recall notices.

1. Qashqai (J12) Fuel Pipe

   R/2025/424 · 20 Oct 2025

   20 Oct 2025

   Defect

   For affected vehicles it has been identified that there is potential for movement between the fuel pipe and its retaining clip within the engine bay this movement can potentially lead to wear on the fuel pipe. In an extreme situation this may cause a hole in the fuel pipe resulting in a potential fuel leak.

   Remedy

   Carry out an inspection of the fuel pipe and If identified wear is within limits apply protective Grommet to fuel tube. If wear is judged to be outside acceptable limits or a fuel leak from the fuel pipe is identified replace the fuel pipe.

   Build window

   Built 4 May 2021 – 17 Oct 2024

   ~101,557 vehicles affected

2. Qashqai (J12) Battery Management System

   R/2025/128 · 10 Apr 2025

   10 Apr 2025

   Defect

   For affected vehicles due to a software concern the calculated and displayed battery state of charge may rapidly fluctuate.

   Remedy

   Reprograming of the battery management system with the latest software.

   Build window

   Built 22 Sep 2021 – 9 Jan 2024

   ~20,847 vehicles affected

3. Juke (F16) Qashqai (J12) and Leaf (ZE1) VIN Scan

   R/2024/234 · 17 Jun 2024

   17 Jun 2024

   Defect

   On affected vehicles the VIN stored in the vehicle system may not match the actual VIN of the vehicle. This may lead to a situation where a vehicle user can see information related to a different vehicle resulting in a data security breach.

   Remedy

   Replace the navigation display / control unit and the telematics control unit.

   Build window

   Built 14 Oct 2019 – 1 Jun 2023

   ~1 vehicles affected

4. On affected vehicles the capacitive mat for hand on detection may have been damaged during manufacture of the steering wheel. The steering wheel may falsely detect the driver has their hands on the wheel with ProPilot engaged and not give a warning to place hands back on the wheel.

   R/2024/021 · 6 Feb 2024

   6 Feb 2024

   Defect

   On affected vehicles the capacitive mat for hand on detection may have been damaged during manufacture of the steering wheel.� The steering wheel may falsely detect the driver has their hands on the wheel with ProPilot engaged and not give a warning to place hands back on the wheel.�

   Remedy

   Inspect the steering wheel serial number and replace with a new countermeasure part where necessary.�

   Build window

   Built 6 May 2021 – 27 Sep 2022

   ~9,536 vehicles affected

5. On affected vehicles the child lock function on the rear door locks may be out of specification. The child lock may become disengaged when the inside door handle is operated.

   R/2023/232 · 28 Jul 2023

   28 Jul 2023

   Defect

   On affected vehicles the child lock function on the rear door locks may be out of specification. The child lock may become disengaged when the inside door handle is operated.

   Remedy

   Replace the rear door lock assemblies on both sides with a countermeasure part.

   Build window

   Built 28 Mar 2022 – 31 Mar 2022

   ~4 vehicles affected

6. THE STEERING ASSIST MAY CAUSE A CLACKING NOISE DURING STEERING OPERATION.

   R/2021/386 · 1 Nov 2021

   1 Nov 2021

   Defect

   Some steering rack trial parts were reintroduced into the normal production process.

   Remedy

   Replace the steering rack with a countermeasure part.

   Build window

   Built 16 Sep 2021 – 29 Sep 2021

   ~7 vehicles affected

7. THE INCORRECT WEIGHT INFORMATION WAS APPLIED TO THE CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMITY

   R/2021/147 · 28 Jun 2021

   28 Jun 2021

   Defect

   The incorrect weight information was applied to the Certificate of Conformity (COC).

   Remedy

   To proactively update the Certificate of Conformity (COC) and replace the vehicle registration document of all potentially affected vehicles.

   Build window

   Built 19 Mar 2020 – 29 Sep 2020

   ~10 vehicles affected

8. POSSIBLE REDUCED RETENTION FORCE OF THE REAR DOOR CHILD LOCK SWITCH

   R/2020/220 · 14 Aug 2020

   14 Aug 2020

   Defect

   Possible reduced retention force of the Rear Door Child Lock switch.

   Remedy

   Fit a countermeasure part into the child lock door switch aperture of all potentially affected vehicles.

   Build window

   Built 28 Sep 2015 – 3 Mar 2018

   ~299,631 vehicles affected

9. INCORRECT PERMISSABLE FRONT AXLE FIGURES WERE GIVEN ON THE VIN LABEL

   R/2019/413 · 18 Dec 2019

   18 Dec 2019

   Defect

   Incorrect permissible front axle figures were given on the VIN label.

   Remedy

   Replace VIN label with new

   Build window

   Built 14 Aug 2019 – 3 Sep 2019

   ~12 vehicles affected

10. CERAMIC CAPACITOR FITTED TO THE RADIATOR FAN ASSEMBLY MOTOR CONTROLLER MAY FAIL

    R/2019/102 · 2 Apr 2019

    2 Apr 2019

    Defect

    The radiator fan assembly motor controller may have a ceramic capacitor fitted that can potentially fail.

    Remedy

    Replace radiator fan assembly with a countermeasure part.

    Build window

    Built 6 Jun 2018 – 14 Nov 2018

    ~10,240 vehicles affected

11. BODY CONTROL MODULE MAY FAIL TO WARN DRIVER OF INDICATOR LIGHT MALFUNCTION

    R/2018/091 · 17 Apr 2018

    17 Apr 2018

    Defect

    Due to an incorrect software setting of the Body Control Module (BCM) the system may not trigger a warning (double speed flashing) in the case of a direction indicator lamp failure.

    Remedy

    On affected vehicles reprogram the Body Control Module.

    Build window

    Built 12 Jun 2017 – 15 Jan 2018

    ~10,791 vehicles affected

12. VIN GROSS COMBINATION WEIGHT INFORMATION IS INCORRECT

    R/2018/092 · 17 Apr 2018

    17 Apr 2018

    Defect

    VIN label contains incorrect Gross Combination Weight (GCW) information for manual and CVT vehicles.

    Remedy

    On affected vehicles replace the VIN label with a new one showing the correct information.

    Build window

    Built 5 Jun 2017 – 5 Oct 2017

    ~8,385 vehicles affected

13. DOOR MIRROR DIRECTION INDICATOR MAY NOT OPERATE

    R/2017/281 · 11 Dec 2017

    11 Dec 2017

    Defect

    The door mirror indicator repeater may not operate as intended when the heated rear screen is switched on.

    Remedy

    On affected vehicles inspect wiring and where necessaary rework the indicator connnections.

    Build window

    Built 12 Jun 2017 – 28 Jun 2017

    ~202 vehicles affected

14. REAR RIGHT WHEEL ARCH PROTECTOR MAY DEFORM AND RUB AGAINST AND DAMAGE BRAKE HOSE

    R/2017/295 · 27 Nov 2017

    27 Nov 2017

    Defect

    In conditions such as high speed and high vehicle loading the rear right wheel arch protector may contact the brake hose. Over time repeated contact could wear through the outer protective cover of the brake hose. This could damage the inner reinforcing braiding and in an extreme case wear a hole in the hose which could lead to brake fluid leakage.

    Remedy

    On affected vehicles re-work the rear wheel arch protector and if necessary replace the brake pipe with new.

    Build window

    Built 23 Sep 2013 – 26 May 2016

    ~25,435 vehicles affected

15. REAR OXYGEN SENSOR MAY FAIL

    R/2016/157 · 25 Jul 2016

    25 Jul 2016

    Defect

    If an electrical short occurs in the supply to the rear oxygen sensor the senor will fail but the driver will not see an immediate warning. A MIL warning may display after continued driving depending on driving/vehicle characteristics.

    Remedy

    Reprogram the ECU to display a warning if the rear oxygen sensor fails.

    Build window

    Built 24 Apr 2014 – 16 May 2016

    ~7,393 vehicles affected

16. TOWBAR MAY DETACH

    R/2014/157 · 8 Dec 2014

    8 Dec 2014

    Defect

    The bolted joints fixing the towbar kit to the chassis of the vehicle may loosen. In an extreme situation where the vehicle continues to be driven with loose bolted joints the towbar kit may detach from the vehicle.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to inspect and where necessary rework the towbar kit.

    Build window

    Built 19 Jul 2013 – 17 Oct 2014

    ~43,238 vehicles affected

17. POSSIBLE LOSS OF STEERING

    R/2012/103 · 24 Sep 2012

    24 Sep 2012

    Defect

    It is possible that the steering wheel boss may not have been produced to the correct specification. If a higher than normal loading is applied to the steering wheel in its normal operation it is possible that the steering wheel boss may separate from the steering column. This can result in a loss of steering control.

    Remedy

    Recall all affected vehicles to check and if necessary replace the steering wheel assembly.

    Build window

    Built 27 Feb 2012 – 16 May 2012

    ~7,329 vehicles affected

18. FUEL MAY LEAK

    R/2012/038 · 3 Apr 2012

    3 Apr 2012

    Defect

    The fuel filter hose connector may not be fully connected to the fuel filter. If the vehicle continues to be driven in this condition a fuel leak may occur or in extreme conditions the engine may stall.

    Remedy

    Recall all affected vehicles and inspect the fuel filter hose connector. If found to be faulty carry out remedial work.

    Build window

    Built 5 Sep 2011 – 5 Jan 2012

    ~796 vehicles affected

19. POWER STEERING ASSISTANCE MAY FAIL

    R/2011/159 · 23 Jan 2012

    23 Jan 2012

    Defect

    It has been established that the casting for the heat sink on the Electric Power Steering (EPS) control unit may be out of specification. In extreme cases this can cause a failure of the EPS motor which will illuminate a warning light on the dash. Whilst directional control is not affected it is possible that the driver will experience a sudden loss of power assistance.

    Remedy

    Recall all affect vehicles and replace the EPS control unit.

    Build window

    Built 6 Aug 2010 – 12 Aug 2011

    ~2,693 vehicles affected

20. LOSS OF STEERING

    R/2009/106 · 23 Nov 2009

    23 Nov 2009

    Defect

    The cover screw securing the pinion shaft may loosen causing noise during steering operation. Continued use in this condition could result in the screw coming out of the gear housing and in certain circumstances cause a loss of steering control.

    Remedy

    Recall the potentially affected vehicles to fit a locking plate to the cover screw that secures the pinion shaft.

    Build window

    Built 4 Nov 2006 – 4 Jun 2009

    ~58,342 vehicles affected

21. FUEL MAY LEAK FROM PARTICULATE FILTER

    R/2008/174 · 8 Dec 2008

    8 Dec 2008

    Defect

    It has been identified that a connector in the diesel particulate filter fuel system may not be correctly attached. If this is ignored fuel may leak from the connector during a particulate filter regeneration cycle.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will have the connector checked and tightened as necessary.

    Build window

    Built 4 Jan 2008 – 28 Oct 2008

    ~45 vehicles affected

22. ENGINE MAY STALL

    R/2008/117 · 24 Jul 2008

    24 Jul 2008

    Defect

    There is a possibility that the air conditioning compressor may seize which could result in an unexpected engine stall.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the a/c compressor and the drive belt and idler roller.

    Build window

    Built 6 Nov 2006 – 5 Jan 2007

    ~10 vehicles affected

23. POTENTIAL LOSS OF STEERING

    R/2008/061 · 23 Jun 2008

    23 Jun 2008

    Defect

    It has been identified that the possibility exists that a needle bearing has been omitted from the steering shaft. Additionally the cover screw may not have been tightened to the correct torque. This may result in the cover screw becoming loose initiating free play and noise within the steering system. Ultimately steering control may be lost.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will have the steering gear inspected. The steering gear will be replaced should this be found to be necessary.

    Build window

    Built 1 Nov 2006 – 30 Jun 2007

    ~9,362 vehicles affected

24. POTENTIAL LOSS OF STEERING

    R/2008/063 · 23 Jun 2008

    23 Jun 2008

    Defect

    There is a possibility that a steering cover screw may not be sufficiently tight. This could lead to initially free play and noise in the steering which if not attended to eventually could result in the loss of steering control.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to inspect and where necessary replace the steering gear.

    Build window

    Built 25 Jun 2007 – 30 Jun 2007

    ~182 vehicles affected

25. POTENTIAL LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL

    R/2007/062 · 22 Mar 2007

    22 Mar 2007

    Defect

    It has been identified that the front suspension lower ball joints on some of the subject vehicles have not been fully seated into the hub. This has resulted in the securing bolt not fitting into the groove in the ball joint shank. If the situation goes uncorrected the ball joint could detach which could result in loss of vehicle control.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will be checked for correct location of the ball joint and rectified as necessary.

    Build window

    Built 12 Feb 2007 – 5 Mar 2007

    ~945 vehicles affected