NHTSA vehicle safety data

2023 Nissan Z Recalls & Complaints

The 2023 Nissan Z has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 2 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Nissan dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2023 Nissan Z. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2023 Nissan Z owner complaints

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Nissan Z, describing incidents dated November 6, 2024 to March 13, 2026.

Most-cited components

  • Electrical System 1 complaint
  • Fuel/Propulsion System 1 complaint
  • Structure 1 complaint

Newest complaints

  • ODI #11724464 · Filed

    Fuel smell in garage. Shop confirmed fuel system leak in engine compartment.

  • ODI #11623890 · Filed

    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…

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Pop-Up Engine Hood May Not Activate in Crash

NHTSA #24V798000 · Structure — Body — Bumpers · NHTSA notice

Reported October 24, 2024 · Nissan North America, Inc.

Potentially affected: 4,036 vehicles

Repair completion: 69.1% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Nissan campaign R24B6 · Owners notified December 11, 2024

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

A pop-up engine hood that does not activate in a pedestrian crash can increase the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Pop-Up Hood May Not Activate in Pedestrian Crash

NHTSA #23V725000 · Structure — Body — Bumpers · NHTSA notice

Reported October 26, 2023 · Nissan North America, Inc.

Potentially affected: 988 vehicles

Repair completion: 75.71% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Nissan campaign R23C8 · Owners notified December 7, 2023

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

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.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Other Nissan Z model years

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