This page covers 4 recalls and EPA fuel economy for the 2023 Nissan Z.
20–22 mpg combined
10.7–11.8 L/100km
Two Seaters
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 2 tested variants for this model year.
The 2023 Nissan Z has 4 recalls, all centered on the pop-up engine hood system that is designed to lift the rear of the hood during a pedestrian collision to reduce the risk of serious injury.
Two separate defects can prevent this safety feature from working correctly. On certain vehicles, the pedestrian detection sensor connectors on the right side of the front bumper may be installed in reverse, so the sensors cannot trigger the hood to rise in a crash. On others, the fasteners securing the left-side front bumper reinforcement clip may be loose, which can also prevent the hood from activating when needed. Either issue leaves the hood sitting flat in a frontal pedestrian impact rather than lifting to create cushioning space above the engine.
At a glance
What can fail
The right-side pedestrian detection sensor connectors may be installed backward, causing the pop-up engine hood safety feature to fail during pedestrian crashes.
What the fix does
Nissan will mail you a notification. Take your vehicle to a dealership to have the front bumper wiring harness replaced.
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Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The connectors for the right-side pedestrian detection sensors may be reversed in the front bumper harness, preventing the pop-up engine hood from activating as intended.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the front bumper harness at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The fasteners securing the left-hand front bumper may not be properly tightened, which could prevent the pop-up engine hood safety feature from working correctly during a frontal crash involving a pedestrian.
What the fix does
Nissan will mail you instructions to take your vehicle to a dealership, where technicians will tighten the left-hand front bumper fasteners.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Fasteners in the left-side front bumper reinforcement clip may loosen, preventing the pop-up engine hood from activating.
What the fix does
Dealers will tighten the fasteners at no charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
