Nissan GT-R recalls

5 official safety recalls for the Nissan GT-R from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

  1. Steering knuckles may deform

    Reported May 27, 2021Model years 2020DVSA recall R/2021/1882 vehicles affected

    The steering knuckles may deform and affect steering performance. Both front steering knuckles will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    THE STEERING KNUCKLES MAY DEFORM AFFECTING THE STEERING PERFORMANCE
    Defect
    The steering knuckles may deform affecting the steering performance.
    Remedy
    Replace the front knuckle steering at both sides of all potentially affected vehicles.

  2. Steering knuckle or rear axle housing may deform

    Reported May 27, 2021Model years 2021NHTSA campaign 21V40200014,276 vehicles affected

    Improper heat treatment may weaken the steering knuckle or rear axle housing. On impact, either may deform, causing loss of steering control or wheel separation and increasing crash risk. Dealers will inspect and replace the parts as needed, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLE
    Defect
    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020 Nissan Murano, INFINITI QX60, 2021 Nissan GT-R, INFINITI QX50, and Q50 vehicles. The front steering knuckle or rear axle housing may have insufficient strength due to improper heat-treatment.
    Consequence
    The steering knuckle or rear axle could deform upon impact, such as from hitting a curb, resulting in a loss of steering control, or possible wheel separation. Both of these conditions can increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Dealers will inspect and replace the front steering knuckle and rear axle housing, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 26, 2021. Nissan owners may contact customer service at 1-800-867-7669. INFINITI owners may contact customer service at 1-800-662-6200.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

  3. Backup camera image may be disabled

    Reported September 12, 2019Model years 2019NHTSA campaign 19V6540001,228,830 vehicles affected

    Camera settings may leave the rear view image hidden, and the system may retain that setting when the vehicle is put in reverse. The missing image increases crash risk. Dealers will update the camera settings software, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
    Defect
    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Titan Diesel, Versa Note and Versa Sedan vehicles, as well as Infiniti Q50, Q60, QX30 and QX80 vehicles. Additionally included are 2019 Nissan GT-R and Taxi and Infiniti QX50, QX60, Q70, Q70L vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
    Consequence
    The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Nissan will notify owners in phases, having dealers update the back-up camera settings software, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2019 and all affected VINs should be activated. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

  4. Vehicle weight ratings missing from label

    Reported November 24, 2015Model years 2015–2016NHTSA campaign 15V79500018 vehicles affected

    The certification label is missing the vehicle and axle weight ratings, so the vehicle may be overloaded, increasing crash risk. Dealers will apply a corrected label, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
    Defect
    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 GT-R vehicles manufactured February 24, 2014, to June 16, 2015 to be sold in Puerto Rico. The affected vehicles have a Certification Label that is missing the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
    Consequence
    Due to the label missing the GVWR/GAWR information, the operator may overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will apply a corrected label, free of charge. The recall began on December 23, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

  5. Steering bearing may fracture

    Reported February 2, 2015Model years 2009NHTSA campaign 15V05400016,973 vehicles affected

    Stress on the upper steering bearing may fracture its retainer, causing extra play in the steering wheel or loss of steering and increasing crash risk. Dealers will replace the steering shaft or steering column assembly, as applicable, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    STEERING:COLUMN
    Defect
    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2008 Infiniti EX35 vehicles equipped with the power tilt/telescope option included in the premium package, manufactured June 29, 2007, to April 25, 2008, 2009 Infiniti FX35 and FX45 vehicles manufactured October 31, 2007, to April 16, 2008, and 2009 Nissan GT-R vehicles manufactured March 14, 2007, to April 25, 2008. The steering column outer tube may not be round, resulting in extra stress being applied to the upper steering bearing. This stress may cause the bearing retainer to fracture, creating extra play in the steering wheel or a possible loss of steering.
    Consequence
    Extra play in the steering wheel or a loss of steering may increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering shaft on the Infiniti EX35, FX35, and FX45 vehicles, and will replace the steering column assembly on the Nissan GT-R vehicles, free of charge. The recall began on March 9, 2015. Infiniti owners may contact customer service at 1-800-662-6200. Nissan owners may contact the GT-R hotline at 1-866-668-1487.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.

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