2023 Nissan Z problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Structure (1) · Fuel/Propulsion System (1)
Safety recalls (2)
Electrical System:wiring 2024-10-24 · campaign 24V798000 · 4,036 vehicles
Defect: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Nissan Z vehicles. The connectors for the right-side pedestrian detection sensors may be reversed in the front bumper harness, which can prevent the pop-up engine hood from activating as intended.
Risk: A pop-up engine hood that does not activate in a pedestrian crash can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the front bumper harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 11, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R24B6.
Structure:body:bumpers 2023-10-26 · campaign 23V725000 · 988 vehicles
Defect: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Nissan Z vehicles. The fasteners in the left-side front bumper reinforcement clip may loosen, which can prevent the pop-up engine hood from activating.
Risk: A pop-up engine hood that does not activate and raise the rear end of the hood in a frontal pedestrian crash, can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will tighten the fasteners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 7, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R23C8.
Service bulletins (49)
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.
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
Service Brakes 2025-02-20 · NTB19-042F · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
automatic emergency braking warning light blinking applied systems: vehicles equipped with a lane camera (see figure 1) service information if the automatic emergency braking (aeb) warning light or is blinking (but not illuminated steadily) or the customer states it is blinking, and there are no rel
Service Brakes 2025-02-20 · NTB19-033G · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
intelligent cruise control inoperative and aeb/feb warning light on or radar obstruction message displayed with dtc c1a16 or c2582 if you confirm important: the purpose of action (on the next page) is to give you a quick idea of the work you will be performing. you must closely follow the entire ser
Electrical System 2024-08-15 · NTB22-103B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
infotainment control unit replacement service information applied vehicles: 2021-2024 armada (y62) 2022-2024 frontier (d41) – pro-x and pro-4x 2022-2024 pathfinder (r53) 2021-2023 rogue (t33) 2020-2024 titan (a61) 2023-2024 z (z34) service information when replacing an av control unit (infotainment
Electrical System 2024-08-15 · NTB22-027B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
dtc b2e01-96 (internal battery) stored as current in ivc this bulletin has been amended. see amendment history on the last page. please discard previous versions of this bulletin. service information the applied vehicles that come equipped with a factory installed sos switch, located near the overhe
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What owners report
2026-03-15 · Fuel/Propulsion System“fuel smell in garage. shop confirmed fuel system leak in engine compartment.…”
2024-11-06 · Structure · 7,000 mi“the contact owns a 2023 nissan z. the contact stated that while her son was driving at an undisclosed speed, upon coming to an abrupt stop, the hood suddenly popped open; obstructing the driver's view, prompting him to pull over to the shoulder of the roadway. the message "collision detected - pop-up activators deployed" was displayed. no warning l…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.