Fuel smell in garage. Shop confirmed fuel system leak in engine compartment.
The worst 2023 Nissan Z problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Body1
- Electrical1
- Fuel system1
Problems by type
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- Body1
- Electrical1
- Fuel system1
Recalls 2
Electrical system: wiring
- What is wrong
- 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.
- 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.
Recall number 24V798000 · Recall details
Structure: body: bumpers
- What is wrong
- 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.
- 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.
Recall number 23V725000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2023 Nissan Z 50
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Wiring harness repair information
- Certification label and VIN plate replacement service information
- Intelligent cruise control inoperative and AEB/feb warning light on or radar obstruction message displayed...
- Automatic emergency braking warning light blinking applied systems
- Software update pop-up notification
- DTC B2E01-96 (internal battery) stored as current in ivc
- Infotainment control unit replacement service information applied vehicles: 2021-2024
- CAN communication codes – diagnostic tips and guidelines
- CAN communication – network diagnostic flow chart
- Vehicle key not detected / authenticated, engine will not start
What 2023 Nissan Z owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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 lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the active-hood pop-up pyro actuators. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V798000 (Structure, Electrical System); but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was opened. The failure mileage was 7,000.
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Questions about the 2023 Nissan Z
Is the 2023 Nissan Z reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2023 Nissan Z, close to a typical Z model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2023 Nissan Z?
Body and structure, with 1 complaint. Next is electrical (1).
How many recalls does the 2023 Nissan Z have?
2 recalls, covering electrical system and structure.
Was there a recall on the 2023 Nissan Z body?
Yes, 1 recall: 23V725000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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