Nissan Micra recalls

19 official safety recalls for the Nissan Micra 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. Traction battery cell may short circuit

    Reported March 19, 2026Model years 2025EU Safety Gate SR/00954/26

    An anode defect may damage the battery cell's current collector and separator, causing an internal short circuit. This may reduce range, prevent recharging or cause thermal runaway and fire. The recall remedy is to recall the product from end users.

    Official EU Safety Gate text
    Component
    Fire
    Defect
    A production anomaly at the supplier’s facility may cause delamination of the anode in a battery cell, where electrode material detaches and can damage the current collector and separator, potentially leading to an internal short circuit in the traction battery and resulting in loss of autonomy, inability to recharge, or thermal runaway which could lead to a fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
    Remedy
    Recall of the product from end users
    Notes
    Notified by France

  2. Driver’s seat rail may exceed stress limits

    Reported June 30, 2023Model years 2016–2021DVSA recall R/2023/09541,191 vehicles affected

    In certain seat positions and conditions, the upper rail may exceed its material stress limits. The seat slide rails will be replaced with countermeasure parts.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    In certain vehicles should the driver s seat be set in the position where it coincides with a design feature in the upper rail it may in certain conditions exceed the stress limits of the rail material.
    Defect
    In certain vehicles should the driver�s seat be set in the position where it coincides with a design feature�in the upper rail it may�in certain conditions exceed the stress limits of the rail material.
    Remedy
    Replace the seat slide rails with countermeasure parts.�

  3. VIN label may show incorrect vehicle masses

    Reported October 30, 2019Model years 2018DVSA recall R/2019/3491,985 vehicles affected

    The masses on the VIN label may be incorrect. The label will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    THE MASSES APPLIED ON THE VIN LABEL MAY BE INCORRECT
    Defect
    The masses applied on the VIN label may be incorrect.
    Remedy
    Replace VIN label with new.

  4. Passenger airbag may tear during deployment

    Reported September 27, 2019Model years 2016–2017DVSA recall R/2019/31212,119 vehicles affected

    The passenger airbag may tear when it deploys. It will be replaced with countermeasure parts.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    THE PASSENGER AIR BAG MAY DEVELOP A TEAR DURING DEPLOYMENT
    Defect
    The passenger airbag may develop a tear during deployment.
    Remedy
    Replace the passenger airbag with new countermeasure parts

  5. Front wheel hub may crack

    Reported March 21, 2018Model years 2017DVSA recall R/2018/08414 vehicles affected

    The front wheel hub may crack, causing abnormal noise; in extreme cases it may fail. The remedy is to check the hub manufacturing date and replace the hub if required.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    FRONT WHEEL HUB MAY NOT BE MANUFACTURED TO CORRECT SPECIFICATION
    Defect
    The front wheel hub may suffer cracking. Drivers may notice abnormal noise and in extreme cases the hub may fail.
    Remedy
    On affected vehicles check manufacturing date of the wheel hubs and replace if required.

  6. Ignition switch connector may disconnect

    Reported August 30, 2017Model years 2016–2017DVSA recall R/2017/2431,615 vehicles affected

    The ignition switch harness connector may not be locked in place and could disconnect, stopping the engine while driving and preventing restart. The harness will be inspected and the retaining latch reworked if needed.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    IGNITION SWITCH WIRING HARNESS INSECURE
    Defect
    The ignition switch harness connector of some Nissan Micra (K14 models) equipped with a mechanical key may not be correctly locked in position. As a result the connector may disconnect which in an extreme case could result in engine shut down while driving with no possibility to restart.
    Remedy
    On affected vehicles inspect wiring harness and where necessary rework the ignition switch retaining latch.

  7. Ignition coil fault may stall the engine

    Reported February 22, 2016Model years 2015–2016DVSA recall R/2016/0084,020 vehicles affected

    An ignition coil fault may cause a misfire and, in the worst case, a fuse failure that cuts power to the ignition relay. The engine could stall and fail to restart. The ignition coil will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    ENGINE MAY STALL AND/OR FAIL TO RESTART
    Defect
    The engine ignition coil may not be to the correct specification. The internal electrical components of the coil may short circuit resulting in an engine misfire. In the worst case this short circuit may cause a fuse inside the Power Distribution Module (IPDM) to fail stopping power to the ignition relay. In this condition the engine may stall and prevent the customer from being able to restart the engine.
    Remedy
    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the ignition coil with new.

  8. Missing steering gear bearing may cause loss of control

    Reported August 4, 2015Model years 2008DVSA recall R/2015/135EU Safety Gate A12/0872/1513,946 vehicles affected

    A missing lower pinion needle bearing may allow the pinion to disengage from the steering gear, causing loss of steering control. The remedy is to inspect the rack and replace it where necessary.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL
    Defect
    The lower pinion needle bearing may have been omitted during manufacture of the steering gear due to insufficient controls in the suppliers manufacturing process. It is possible the pinion may disengage from the steering gear with loss of steering control.
    Remedy
    On affected vehicles inspect and where necessary replace rack.

  9. Push-start switch may cause the engine to stop

    Reported August 4, 2015Model years 2013–2015DVSA recall R/2015/133EU Safety Gate A12/0850/1540,992 vehicles affected

    The push-start switch may remain pressed after starting. If the vehicle is driven in this condition, the emergency engine stop function may stop the engine unintentionally. The switch housing will be inspected and modified if necessary.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    ENGINE PUSH START SWITCH MAY MALFUNCTION
    Defect
    On affected models with a push start ignition switch the switch may remain in the pressed position and not return after switching the engine on. If the vehicle continues to be driven in this condition the emergency engine stop function may operate and cause the engine to unintentionally stop.
    Remedy
    Inspect and where necessary modify the push start switch housing.

  10. Engine software may cause unexpected acceleration

    Reported April 20, 2015Model years 2010–2015DVSA recall R/2015/0663,806 vehicles affected

    In exceptional starting conditions, an engine control software error may set the throttle valve incorrectly, briefly causing unexpected acceleration above 3600 rpm. The driver can counter this by applying the brakes. The recall installs new software.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    UNEXPECTED ACCELERATION MAY OCCUR
    Defect
    The engine ECM unit may have an error with its software. This could under certain exceptional engine start circumstances result in the ECM setting an incorrect engine throttle valve position. When the engine speed is in excess of 3600 rpm the customer may briefly experience an unexpected acceleration. However the driver can counter this by applying the brakes.
    Remedy
    Recall all affected vehicles to install new software.

  11. Driver airbag inflator may crack and fragment

    Reported February 17, 2015Model years 2010–2012DVSA recall R/2014/137EU Safety Gate A12/1742/141,919 vehicles affected

    If the driver airbag is needed in a collision, a blocked gas flow path could raise pressure inside the inflator, causing its casing to crack and fragment. The airbag will be inspected and replaced if necessary.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    DRIVER AIRBAG MAY FRACTURE DURING DETONATION
    Defect
    It has been identified that due to the incorrect assembly of the driver airbag inflator. If the vehicle is involved in a collision and the air bag is required to deploy then the gas flow path may have been blocked increasing the internal pressure within the inflator. As a result the driver airbag inflator casing may crack and fragment.
    Remedy
    Recall all affected vehicle to inspect and where necessary replace driver airbag with a quality assured item.

  12. Steering wheel bolt may loosen

    Reported May 23, 2013Model years 2002–2006DVSA recall R/2013/063133,869 vehicles affected

    The steering wheel mounting bolt may be under-tightened or loosen over time, causing excessive wheel movement. If ignored, the wheel could detach and affect steering. The bolt will be checked and retightened if needed.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    STEERING WHEEL FIXING BOLT MAY NOT BE TIGHTENED CORRECTLY
    Defect
    It is possible that the steering wheel mounting bolt may not have been torqued to the correct specification. In addition this torque setting may deteriorate over time as axial tension on the steering wheel boss can be affected by temperature change. The driver will receive warning of the issue by the excessive play/movement in the steering wheel. However should the driver neglect to take notice of this warning it is possible that the steering wheel could detach and affect direction control of the vehicle.
    Remedy
    Recall all affected vehicle check the torque and if required re-torque the steering wheel bolt.

  13. Brake master cylinder may increase pedal travel

    Reported May 16, 2013Model years 2012–2013DVSA recall R/2013/0608,288 vehicles affected

    A defect in the brake master cylinder piston may affect its seals, causing longer pedal travel under light braking and possibly reducing braking efficiency. The brake master cylinder will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    BRAKING PERFORMANCE MAY BE AFFECTED
    Defect
    The brake master cylinder piston/plunger outer surface is not to specification. This can result in an issue with the internal seals in the cylinder which can cause longer brake pedal travel under light braking. In extreme cases braking efficiency maybe affected.
    Remedy
    Recall all affected vehicles and replace the brake master cylinder.

  14. Fuel rail pressure sensor may loosen

    Reported April 3, 2012Model years 2011DVSA recall R/2012/0249,380 vehicles affected

    The fuel rail pressure sensor may loosen due to engine heat and vibration. If left undetected, fuel may leak in extreme cases. The sensor will be retightened and its gasket replaced if required.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    FUEL MAY LEAK
    Defect
    Nissan has identified that the fuel rail pressure sensor of some vehicles may have not been correctly tightened to the fuel rail of the engine and may loosen gradually due to heat and vibration of the engine. If left undetected and the vehicle continues to be driven in this condition in extreme cases fuel leakage may occur.
    Remedy
    Re-tighten the pressure sensor and replace the pressure sensor gasket if required.

  15. Engine may stall and fail to restart

    Reported November 29, 2010Model years 2004–2006DVSA recall R/2010/185167,554 vehicles affected

    Contamination of contacts in the engine control module and ignition relay may cause the engine to stall and fail to restart. The defective units will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    ENGINE MAY STALL & FAIL TO RESTART
    Defect
    It has been identified that it is possible that the contacts in engine control module (ECM) and ignition relay situationed in the Intelligent Power Distribution Module (IPDM) may become contaminated with silicon oxide due to the evaporating of the silicon from within the units. In extreme cases this could result in the stalling of the engine and the failure to restart the engine.
    Remedy
    Recall all affected vehicles and replace the defective units.

  16. Driver airbag may not deploy in a frontal impact

    Reported April 24, 2009Model years 2008DVSA recall R/2009/01567 vehicles affected

    Incorrect welding of the driver airbag module could prevent the airbag from deploying in a frontal impact, reducing occupant protection. The airbag will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY
    Defect
    It has been identified that the driver's airbag on some K12 Micras due to incorrect welding of the airbag module may not deploy in the event of a frontal impact. Thus potentially reducing the protection afforded to the vehicle's occupants.
    Remedy
    Recalled vehicles will have the subject airbag replaced.

  17. Door locks may not latch

    Reported February 24, 2005Model years 2002DVSA recall R/2004/17134,452 vehicles affected

    A door lock may not latch correctly, so a door could open while driving. The right-hand door locks will be replaced with quality-assured parts.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    DOOR MAY OPEN DURING DRIVING
    Defect
    The door locks may not latch correctly with the result that a door may open whilst the vehicle is being driven.
    Remedy
    Recalled vehicles will have the right hand door locks replaced with quality assured items.

  18. Steering wheel retaining bolt may loosen

    Reported May 6, 2003Model years 2002–2003DVSA recall R/2003/0664,771 vehicles affected

    The steering wheel retaining bolt may not be tightened to the specified torque and could loosen, potentially causing loss of steering control. Its torque will be checked and it will be tightened if necessary.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    Steering wheel retaining bolt may loosen.
    Defect
    The steering wheel retaining bolt may not have been tightened to the specified torque. If ignored it can potentially lead to a loss of steering control.
    Remedy
    Check the torque of the steering wheel retaining bolt and tighten where found necessary.

  19. Driver seat may move unexpectedly

    Reported March 18, 2003Model years 2002–2003DVSA recall R/2003/0483,961 vehicles affected

    A fault with the driver's seat walk-in device may cause the seat to move unintentionally while driving. A modified component will be fitted to the mechanism.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    DRIVERS SEAT WALK-IN DEVICE CONCERN
    Defect
    A concern has been identified with the driver's seat walk-in device. If ignored it may cause unintended movement of the seat whilst driving.
    Remedy
    Fit a modified component to the walk-in device mechanism.

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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