Nissan Micra recalls
Recalls to 31 Oct 2026, from DVSA's file. Each recall shows its own launch date.
DVSA lists 20 safety recalls naming the Nissan Micra, launched from 1993 to 2023. Most recalls cover only cars built in certain dates or chassis number ranges, so check a specific car on GOV.UK's recall check.
Nissan Micra recalls at a glance
- Recalls
- 20
- 1993 to 2023
- Latest recall
- 30 June 2023
- R/2023/095
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
Every Nissan Micra recall
Newest first. The concern is the part or system affected, the defect is what can go wrong, and the remedy is what the manufacturer does to put it right.
In certain vehicles should the driver s seat be set in the position where it coincides with a design feature in the upper rail it may in certain conditions exceed the stress limits of the rail material.
R/2023/095, launched 30 June 2023, 41,191 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: In certain vehicles should the driver’s seat be set in the position where it coincides with a design feature’in the upper rail it may’in certain conditions exceed the stress limits of the rail material.
Remedy: Replace the seat slide rails with countermeasure parts.
THE MASSES APPLIED ON THE VIN LABEL MAY BE INCORRECT
R/2019/349, launched 30 October 2019, 1,985 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The masses applied on the VIN label may be incorrect.
Remedy: Replace VIN label with new.
THE PASSENGER AIR BAG MAY DEVELOP A TEAR DURING DEPLOYMENT
R/2019/312, launched 27 September 2019, 12,119 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The passenger airbag may develop a tear during deployment.
Remedy: Replace the passenger airbag with new countermeasure parts
FRONT WHEEL HUB MAY NOT BE MANUFACTURED TO CORRECT SPECIFICATION
R/2018/084, launched 21 March 2018, 14 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The front wheel hub may suffer cracking. Drivers may notice abnormal noise and in extreme cases the hub may fail.
Remedy: On affected vehicles check manufacturing date of the wheel hubs and replace if required.
IGNITION SWITCH WIRING HARNESS INSECURE
R/2017/243, launched 30 August 2017, 1,615 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The ignition switch harness connector of some Nissan Micra (K14 models) equipped with a mechanical key may not be correctly locked in position. As a result the connector may disconnect which in an extreme case could result in engine shut down while driving with no possibility to restart.
Remedy: On affected vehicles inspect wiring harness and where necessary rework the ignition switch retaining latch.
ENGINE MAY STALL AND/OR FAIL TO RESTART
R/2016/008, launched 22 February 2016, 2,010 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Note
Defect: The engine ignition coil may not be to the correct specification. The internal electrical components of the coil may short circuit resulting in an engine misfire. In the worst case this short circuit may cause a fuse inside the Power Distribution Module (IPDM) to fail stopping power to the ignition relay. In this condition the engine may stall and prevent the customer from being able to restart the engine.
Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the ignition coil with new.
LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL
R/2015/135, launched 4 August 2015, 6,973 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Note
Defect: The lower pinion needle bearing may have been omitted during manufacture of the steering gear due to insufficient controls in the suppliers manufacturing process. It is possible the pinion may disengage from the steering gear with loss of steering control.
Remedy: On affected vehicles inspect and where necessary replace rack.
ENGINE PUSH START SWITCH MAY MALFUNCTION
R/2015/133, launched 4 August 2015, 10,248 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Juke, Leaf, Note
Defect: On affected models with a push start ignition switch the switch may remain in the pressed position and not return after switching the engine on. If the vehicle continues to be driven in this condition the emergency engine stop function may operate and cause the engine to unintentionally stop.
Remedy: Inspect and where necessary modify the push start switch housing.
UNEXPECTED ACCELERATION MAY OCCUR
R/2015/066, launched 20 April 2015, 3,806 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The engine ECM unit may have an error with its software. This could under certain exceptional engine start circumstances result in the ECM setting an incorrect engine throttle valve position. When the engine speed is in excess of 3600 rpm the customer may briefly experience an unexpected acceleration. However the driver can counter this by applying the brakes.
Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles to install new software.
DRIVER AIRBAG MAY FRACTURE DURING DETONATION
R/2014/137, launched 17 February 2015, 1,919 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: It has been identified that due to the incorrect assembly of the driver airbag inflator. If the vehicle is involved in a collision and the air bag is required to deploy then the gas flow path may have been blocked increasing the internal pressure within the inflator. As a result the driver airbag inflator casing may crack and fragment.
Remedy: Recall all affected vehicle to inspect and where necessary replace driver airbag with a quality assured item.
STEERING WHEEL FIXING BOLT MAY NOT BE TIGHTENED CORRECTLY
R/2013/063, launched 23 May 2013, 133,869 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: It is possible that the steering wheel mounting bolt may not have been torqued to the correct specification. In addition this torque setting may deteriorate over time as axial tension on the steering wheel boss can be affected by temperature change. The driver will receive warning of the issue by the excessive play/movement in the steering wheel. However should the driver neglect to take notice of this warning it is possible that the steering wheel could detach and affect direction control of the vehicle.
Remedy: Recall all affected vehicle check the torque and if required re-torque the steering wheel bolt.
BRAKING PERFORMANCE MAY BE AFFECTED
R/2013/060, launched 16 May 2013, 8,288 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The brake master cylinder piston/plunger outer surface is not to specification. This can result in an issue with the internal seals in the cylinder which can cause longer brake pedal travel under light braking. In extreme cases braking efficiency maybe affected.
Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles and replace the brake master cylinder.
FUEL MAY LEAK
R/2012/024, launched 3 April 2012, 4,690 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Juke
Defect: Nissan has identified that the fuel rail pressure sensor of some vehicles may have not been correctly tightened to the fuel rail of the engine and may loosen gradually due to heat and vibration of the engine. If left undetected and the vehicle continues to be driven in this condition in extreme cases fuel leakage may occur.
Remedy: Re-tighten the pressure sensor and replace the pressure sensor gasket if required.
ENGINE MAY STALL & FAIL TO RESTART
R/2010/185, launched 29 November 2010, 83,777 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Pathfinder
Defect: It has been identified that it is possible that the contacts in engine control module (ECM) and ignition relay situationed in the Intelligent Power Distribution Module (IPDM) may become contaminated with silicon oxide due to the evaporating of the silicon from within the units. In extreme cases this could result in the stalling of the engine and the failure to restart the engine.
Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles and replace the defective units.
AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY
R/2009/015, launched 24 April 2009, 67 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: It has been identified that the driver's airbag on some K12 Micras due to incorrect welding of the airbag module may not deploy in the event of a frontal impact. Thus potentially reducing the protection afforded to the vehicle's occupants.
Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the subject airbag replaced.
DOOR MAY OPEN DURING DRIVING
R/2004/171, launched 24 February 2005, 34,452 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The door locks may not latch correctly with the result that a door may open whilst the vehicle is being driven.
Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the right hand door locks replaced with quality assured items.
Steering wheel retaining bolt may loosen.
R/2003/066, launched 6 May 2003, 4,771 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The steering wheel retaining bolt may not have been tightened to the specified torque. If ignored it can potentially lead to a loss of steering control.
Remedy: Check the torque of the steering wheel retaining bolt and tighten where found necessary.
DRIVERS SEAT WALK-IN DEVICE CONCERN
R/2003/048, launched 18 March 2003, 3,961 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: A concern has been identified with the driver's seat walk-in device. If ignored it may cause unintended movement of the seat whilst driving.
Remedy: Fit a modified component to the walk-in device mechanism.
CRACKING OF FLOOR ADJACENT TO HANDBRAKE MOUNTING POINTS.
R/1994/068, launched 30 November 1994, 63,789 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Minor cracking of the floor can occur around the handbrake lever mounting points. If this is ignored the effectiveness of the parking brake may be reduced.
Remedy: Recall the subject vehicles and fit reinforcing plates to the affected floor area.
INSUFFICIENT SECURITY OF THE FUEL FILLER HOSE TO TUBE JOINT
R/1993/054, launched 11 October 1993, 8,578 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The security of the fuel filler hose to tube joint may be insufficient due to clip size and clamping capability. If ignored fuel leakage may occur.
Remedy: Replace the original hose clip with an alternative version designed to increase the clamping effect on the hose.
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
What to do next
If you own a Nissan Micra, check its registration on GOV.UK and ask a Nissan dealer whether any recall work is outstanding. If you are buying one, ask the seller for proof the work was done, and run a Motoring Insider history check for finance, write-offs and the MOT history.