2023 Nissan Ariya problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (13) · Electrical System (8) · Vehicle Speed Control (5)
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Safety recalls (3)
Electrical System:propulsion System:inverter 2024-07-25 · campaign 24V560000 · 1,188 vehicles
Defect: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2023 Ariya vehicles. The inverter software may misdiagnose an error, which can shut down the EV system, resulting in a loss of drive power.
Risk: An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the vehicle's inverter software version and update the software, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 12, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R24A8.
Electrical System:propulsion System:traction Motor 2024-06-03 · campaign 24V391000 · 84 vehicles
Defect: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2023 Ariya vehicles. O-rings inside the electric front traction motor may have been damaged during assembly, which can result in an internal oil leak and an unexpected loss of drive power.
Risk: An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the front traction motor assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 26, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R24A3.
Electrical System:propulsion System:inverter 2023-09-28 · campaign 23V657000 · 9,813 vehicles
Defect: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2023 Ariya vehicles. The inverter software may detect a short circuit and shut down the EV system, resulting in a loss of drive power.
Risk: An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will reprogram the inverter software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 20, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R23C6.
Service bulletins (60)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Electrical System 2026-04-22 · NTB26-026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
steering wheel switch illumination is too dark at dusk and/or dawn if you confirm the customer states that the steering wheel switches are too dark at dusk and/or dawn. action 1. replace the light & rain sensor. 2. configure the bcm to "mode 2" with consult 4.
Suspension 2026-04-21 · NTB026-020 · Service Campaign
campaign bulletin front suspension bolts voluntary service campaign campaign id : p6a01 date: april 21, 2026 *****de a ler an n o u ncem e nt ***** nissan is conducting a service campaign on certain model year 20 23 nissan ariya vehicles identified in service comm and national service history – open
Suspension 2026-04-21 · NTB26-020 · Service Campaign
*****de a ler an n o u ncem e nt ***** nissan is conducting a service campaign on certain model year 20 23 nissan ariya vehicles identified in service comm and national service history – open campaigns. condition: the affected vehicles were previously subject to a global recall related to the front
Suspension 2026-04-20 · NTB26-020 · Service Campaign
voluntary service campaign 2023 ariya; front suspension member bolt replacement introduction nissan is conducting this voluntary service campaign on certain specific model year 2023 ariya vehicles to replace the two (2) frontmost front suspension member bolts. this service will be performed at no ch
Structure:body 2026-04-13 · NTB09-131C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
certification label and vin plate replacement service information because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “certification label” or “vin plate/label” may be needed. hint: certification label = fmvss (federal motor vehicle safety standards) label. these items may be availabl
Structure:body 2026-04-13 · NTB09-131C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
certification label and vin plate replacement service information because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “certification label” or “vin plate/label” may be needed. hint: certification label = fmvss (federal motor vehicle safety standards) label. these items may be availabl
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What owners report
2026-10-29 · Steering“we drove about 20 miles this past saturday and parked the car. it was the 3rd time we had stopped and parked. we went into a house to potentially purchase and when returned we started the car and put it in reverse and it would not move. the screen read low power mode and would not move. the front passenger side wheel was turned to the far right an…”
2026-10-22 · Electrical System“the 12v battery failed and it smelled like rotten eggs releasing toxic fumes. i've been researching this is a common issue on the nissan ariya 2023. …”
2026-10-17 · Power Train“on [xxx], my vehicle experienced a severe malfunction while charging at an evgo station located at the [xxx] shopping center on the olson 350kw charger. upon attempting to operate the vehicle after the charging session, the "ev system off" warning triggered, causing a total failure of the vehicle to engage its powertrain. mind you, the charge got t…”
2026-10-12 · Power Train“following a manufacturer-authorized warranty repair on the reduction gear, the front subframe and suspension mounting hardware were left unsecured. an authorized nissan dealership inspected the vehicle, reproduced the issue, and officially confirmed that these critical structural components are loose. the vehicle exhibits severe mechanical clunking…”
2026-10-11 · Power Train“my nissan ariya has an abnormal, high-pitched, cicada-like noise during acceleration. the noise appears to be associated with the electric propulsion system, electric motor, reduction gear, or another related drivetrain component, although the exact source has not been diagnosed. the vehicle is available for inspection upon request, and i can demon…”
2026-10-11 · Power Train“my 2023 nissan ariya was making a cicada/whining sound under low acceleration. this was found by my local nissan dealer to be a defect with the reduction gear. the dealership replaced the reduction gear under the powertrain warranty. this issue was present at just under 50,000 miles. without replacement, the component could fail entirely leading to…”
2026-09-29 · Power Train“a 2023 nissan ariya developed a grinding/noise condition. an initial dealership repair did not correct it. the vehicle was promptly returned. subsequent diagnosis involved the traction-motor/drivetrain area, and nissan ultimately authorized substantial warranty work involving replacement/repair of the traction motor and associated components. the v…”
2026-09-16 · Unknown Or Other“the vehicle ev systems keeps going off and having us stranded on major highways - this an ongoing issue and has not been resolved by nissan …”
2026-09-11 · Electrical System · 21,000 mi“the contact owns a 2023 nissan ariya. the contact stated that while driving 75 mph and attempting to accelerate, the vehicle failed to respond and lost automotive power. there was no warning light illuminated. the contact pulled over to the side of the road, restarted the vehicle, and continued driving. the vehicle was taken to a dealer to be diagn…”
2026-05-21 · Unknown Or Other“i am filing a safety complaint regarding my 2023 nissan ariya involving an apparent failure of the 12-volt battery and/or electrical system. while parked overnight in my driveway, powered off, and not plugged in nor charging, the front battery/engine compartment began sizzling, overheating, and producing smoke. the heat caused internal damage and d…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.