Nissan GT-R recall history

Comprehensive recall and complaint data for the Nissan GT-R, sourced from official National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) records.

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At a Glance

Total Recalls 5
Total Complaints 42
Years Covered 2009–2021

Stats focus on model years from 1960 onwards. Earlier years appear in the detailed table below where data exists.

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Key Takeaways

A quick scan of where recalls and complaints concentrate for the Nissan GT-R, based on aggregated NHTSA counts and campaign metadata.

Recall Themes

Instead of listing long campaign narratives, this groups recall campaigns into a few recurring areas. Each theme links back to official notices as evidence.

Steering and suspension

2 campaigns · Years: 2009, 2021

These campaigns relate to steering or suspension components that can affect vehicle control or stability.

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Equipment and labeling

1 campaign · Years: 2015–2016

These campaigns relate to equipment compliance, labeling, or tires.

Official notices (evidence):

Other

1 campaign · Years: 2019

These campaigns do not fit a single dominant theme, or the component taxonomy is broad.

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Most Reported Issues

Across all model years, the most frequently reported areas for the Nissan GT-R in NHTSA complaint data are Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Fuel system, gasoline.

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Year-by-Year Overview

Each row shows how often this model appears in NHTSA recalls and consumer complaints for a given model year. These are counts of campaigns and complaints, not risk predictions.

Model Year Recalls Complaints Details
2021 1 0 Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.
2019 1 0 Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.
2017 0 1 Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Engine.
2016 1 0 Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.
2015 1 0 Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.
2013 0 1 Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Exterior lighting.
2011 0 1 Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Exterior lighting.
2010 0 17 Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Fuel/propulsion system, Electrical system, Exterior lighting.
2009 1 22 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system, Fuel system, gasoline, Exterior lighting.

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Recall Evidence by Year

A compact evidence view of recall campaigns that include this model. The default text is an original summary line, with official notice text available on demand.

Most common areas involved: Equipment , Suspension and Back over prevention

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2021

  • Suspension: Spindle: Safety recall involving the suspension area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (21V402000) →
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    Summary: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020 Nissan Murano, INFINITI QX60, 2021 Nissan GT-R, INFINITI QX50, and Q50 vehicles. The front steering knuckle or rear axle housing may have insufficient strength due to improper heat-treatment.

2019

  • Back over prevention: Camera: Safety recall involving the back over prevention area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (19V654000) →
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    Summary: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Titan Diesel, Versa Note and Versa Sedan vehicles, as well as Infiniti Q50, Q60, QX30 and QX80 vehicles. Addit

2016

  • Equipment: Labels: Safety recall involving the equipment area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (15V795000) →
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    Summary: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 GT-R vehicles manufactured February 24, 2014, to June 16, 2015 to be sold in Puerto Rico. The affected vehicles have a Certification Label that is missing the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and Gross Axle Weight Rat

2015

  • Equipment: Labels: Safety recall involving the equipment area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (15V795000) →
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    Summary: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 GT-R vehicles manufactured February 24, 2014, to June 16, 2015 to be sold in Puerto Rico. The affected vehicles have a Certification Label that is missing the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and Gross Axle Weight Rat

2009

  • Steering: Column: Safety recall involving the steering area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (15V054000) →
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    Summary: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2008 Infiniti EX35 vehicles equipped with the power tilt/telescope option included in the premium package, manufactured June 29, 2007, to April 25, 2008, 2009 Infiniti FX35 and FX45 vehicles manufactured October 31, 2007, to Apri

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