Recall 23V496000: 2021 Nissan Kicks and 1 other model

Report received

Jul 18, 2023

Manufacturer

Nissan North America, Inc.

Potentially affected

11,824vehicles

Model years

2021

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021 Versa and Kicks vehicles. An intermittent electrical connection in the electric power steering (EPS) torque sensor can disable the power steering assist.

Possible consequence

Loss of power steering assist can increase the steering effort required, especially at low speeds, and increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the steering column torque sensor lot code and replace the steering column assembly, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 8, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PMA26. This recall involves vehicles that were previously inspected, but did not receive a steering column replacement, under recall number 22V-693. These vehicles will need to be reinspected for this recall.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2021 Nissan Kicks78 complaints
• 2021 Nissan Versa32 complaints