2023 Nissan Ariya Inverter Software Defect May Cause Loss of Drive Power
Nissan is recalling 2023 Ariya vehicles due to inverter software that may misdiagnose errors and shut down the EV system, causing loss of drive power and increased crash risk.
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 is a structural vehicle defect affecting the propulsion system that creates a risk of crash due to unexpected loss of drive power. No injuries, deaths, or property damage have been reported, making this a risk-of-harm defect without reported actual harm.
Plain-English summary
Nissan North America, Inc. is recalling certain 2023 Nissan Ariya vehicles due to a defect in the inverter software. The software may misdiagnose an error, which can shut down the EV system and result in a loss of drive power.
An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. This recall affects 1,188 vehicles. Owner notification letters were mailed September 12, 2024.
Owners should contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 to schedule a service appointment. Dealers will inspect the vehicle's inverter software version and update it if necessary, free of charge. Nissan's recall number is R24A8. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.
The recalled product
- Product
- 2023 NISSAN ARIYA
- Brand
- NISSAN
- Manufacturer
- Nissan North America, Inc.
- Hazard
- propulsion-failure
- loss-of-drive-power
- software-defect
- Affected units
- 1,188
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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