Nissan Primastar recalls

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:

• United States: nhtsa.gov/recalls
• United Kingdom: check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk

1. Incorrect tyre size may make displayed speed too low

   Reported February 10, 2026Model years 2025DVSA recall R/2026/023373 vehicles affected

   Incorrect tyre size data in some control units may make the displayed speed 2% lower than the actual speed. The Body Control Module, Anti-Lock Braking System and front camera will be configured with the correct tyre size.

   Official DVSA recall text

   Component

   Primastar X82 Tyre Configuration

   Defect

   For affected vehicles the tyre size has been incorrectly configured in some of the control units. In this condition the calculation of the vehicle speed for display is made using incorrect data. As a result the vehicle displays a calculated vehicle speed that is 2% lower than the actual speed of the vehicle.

   Remedy

   Reconfigure the Body Control Module (BCM) Anti-Lock braking System (ABS) and Front Camera with the correct tyre size.

2. Steering wheel may crack and detach

   Reported September 19, 2016Model years 2012–2013DVSA recall R/2016/185EU Safety Gate A12/1226/1619 vehicles affected

   Production cracks could weaken the steering wheel and, in extreme conditions, cause it to detach. The steering wheel will be inspected and replaced where necessary.

   Official DVSA recall text

   Component

   STEERING WHEEL MAY BREAK/DETACH AND CAUSE LOSS OF STEERING

   Defect

   Due to an error in production cracks may form in the steering wheel. This could compromise the strength of the steering wheel and in extreme conditions may detach.

   Remedy

   On affected vehicles inspect the steering wheel and replace where necessary.

3. Handbrake cable may detach

   Reported January 10, 2011Model years 2010DVSA recall R/2010/231118 vehicles affected

   The crimping at the end of the primary handbrake cable may be out of tolerance, allowing the cable to detach. The crimping will be checked and the cable replaced if necessary.

   Official DVSA recall text

   Component

   HANDBRAKE MAY FAIL

   Defect

   Risk that the primary handbrake cable end - piece crimping may not conform so the handbrake cable may become detached.

   Remedy

   Check crimping at cable end. Replace cable if not within tolerance.

4. Rear seat belt buckle may detach

   Reported November 9, 2009Model years 2002–2008DVSA recall R/2009/102129 vehicles affected

   The rear seat belt buckle retaining bolt may loosen, allowing the buckle to detach from the seat frame. The bolt will be checked, refitted, retightened and locked.

   Official DVSA recall text

   Component

   REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLE MAY DETACH FROM SEAT FRAME.

   Defect

   The rear seat belt buckle retaining bolt may become loose resulting in buckle becoming detached

   Remedy

   Recall affected vehicles check and refit retorque and lock bolt.

5. Parking brake connector may break

   Reported December 11, 2008Model years 2006–2008DVSA recall R/2008/1707,373 vehicles affected

   The handbrake connector may break, allowing the cable to separate and causing loss of parking brake function. Replace the connector.

   Official DVSA recall text

   Component

   POSSIBLE FAILURE OF PARKING BRAKE

   Defect

   It has been identified that the possibility exists that the intermediate handbrake connector may break resulting in the cable potentially separating from the connector. The possibility then exists that parking brake functionality would be lost.

   Remedy

   Recalled vehicles will have the subject connector replaced.

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.