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2018 Nissan 370Z: Problems, Recalls and MPG

What this means

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2018 Nissan 370Z, most recently filed March 2018. Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the service brakes.

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026
Caution Fewer than 50 complaints filed. With this few reports, patterns may not be meaningful.
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Recalls (1)

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2018 Nissan 370Z. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗

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Recall 18V153000 Filed Mar 6, 2018

Incorrectly Installed Air Bag/FMVSS 214/226

Air bags · side/window
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018 Nissan 370Z vehicles. The driver's side curtain air bag may have been installed incorrectly during production, possibly affecting its deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 214, "Side Impact Protection," and 226, "Ejection Mitigation."
Consequence
The incorrect curtain air bag installation can prevent the air bag from deploying correctly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the curtain air bag, correcting its installation as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 1, 2018. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
95.5% repairedof 22 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Owner complaints (2)

2 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The service brakes is mentioned most often.

1involved a crash
0involved a fire
1injuries reported
0deaths reported

As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.

Most-reported components

Complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2018 Nissan 370Z, by component (top 1). One complaint can list several components, so these add up to more than 2.Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 · Report a data error

How 2018 compares with other 370Z years

Best and worst 370Z years →
110 40 16 17 10 3 3 5 2 1
2010201120122013201420152016201720182019
This year (2018)Other yearsStill collecting reports

Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Fuel economy: up to 22 mpg combined

22
mpg combined
19
city
26
highway
EPA annual fuel cost
$3,750
CO₂ tailpipe
411 g/mi
EPA class
Two Seaters

What it costs you to run

$2,969per year
$247per month
682gallons a year

Miles ÷ 22 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.

EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.

Specs by configuration

2018 Nissan 370Z configurations with EPA data
Engine · transmissionDriveCity / Hwy / CombEPA $/yrCO₂ g/mi
3.7 L 6-cyl · 7-speed automaticRear-Wheel Drive19 / 26 / 22$3,750411
3.7 L 6-cyl · 7-speed automaticRear-Wheel Drive18 / 25 / 21$3,900433
3.7 L 6-cyl · 6-speed manualRear-Wheel Drive18 / 26 / 21$3,900426
3.7 L 6-cyl · 6-speed manualRear-Wheel Drive17 / 24 / 20$4,100447

Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.

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2018 Nissan 370Z FAQ

How many recalls does the 2018 Nissan 370Z have?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign: 18V153000 (air bag). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.

What are the most common 2018 Nissan 370Z problems?

Owners filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Service brakes (2) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.

What mpg does the 2018 Nissan 370Z get?

EPA rates the 3.7 L 6-cyl · 7-speed automatic version at 19 city, 26 highway and 22 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.

How does the 2018 370Z compare with other years?

Among the 2010–2019 Nissan 370Z model years at least five years old, the 2019 drew the fewest complaints (1) and the 2010 the most (110). The 2018 drew 2. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

Processing

  • Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
  • Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.

Limitations

  • Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
  • Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
  • Recent model years are still collecting reports.

Review

Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.

Changelog

  • 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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