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HighNHTSA·23V657000·Announced 2023-09-28

2023 Nissan Ariya Inverter Software May Cause Loss of Drive Power

Nissan is recalling certain 2023 Ariya vehicles due to a potential inverter software defect that may cause an unexpected loss of drive power. The loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This recall involves an electrical/propulsion system defect that creates a crash risk through loss of drive power. Since no injuries or deaths have been reported in the source text and the hazard is presented as a potential risk, this qualifies as a High-severity risk-of-harm scenario per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Nissan North America, Inc. is recalling approximately 9,813 2023 Nissan Ariya electric vehicles. The inverter software in these vehicles may incorrectly detect a short circuit and shut down the electric system, resulting in a sudden loss of drive power.

An unexpected loss of drive power while driving substantially increases the risk of a crash. Owners should contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 for more information.

Nissan dealers will reprogram the inverter software to correct this issue at no charge to owners. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 20, 2023. The recall campaign number is 23V657000 (Nissan reference R23C6).

The recalled product

Product
2023 NISSAN ARIYA
Brand
NISSAN
Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Propulsion System / Inverter
Hazard
  • power-loss
  • electrical-system
  • crash-risk
Affected units
9,813

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • ARIYA

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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