Recalls (4)
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2023 Nissan Ariya. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. PlainVIN shows every recall campaign listed for a model year, with the official text and how many cars have been fixed so far.
Check on NHTSA ↗Loss of Drive Power from Inverter Software Error
- Summary
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2023 Ariya vehicles. The inverter software may misdiagnose an error, which can shut down the EV system, resulting in a loss of drive power.
- Consequence
- An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the vehicle's inverter software version and update the software, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 12, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R24A8.
Unexpected Loss of Drive Power
- Summary
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2023 Ariya vehicles. O-rings inside the electric front traction motor may have been damaged during assembly, which can result in an internal oil leak and an unexpected loss of drive power.
- Consequence
- An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the front traction motor assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 26, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R24A3.
Loss of Drive Power from Inverter Software Error
- Summary
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2023 Ariya vehicles. The inverter software may detect a short circuit and shut down the EV system, resulting in a loss of drive power.
- Consequence
- An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will reprogram the inverter software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 20, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R23C6.
Steering Wheel May Detach from Steering Column
- Summary
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2023 Ariya vehicles. The steering wheel bolt may have been tightened incorrectly or not installed.
- Consequence
- A steering wheel with a loose or missing bolt can detach from the steering column, causing a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Owners are advised to contact their dealer for transport and immediate repair if the steering wheel feels loose when gently rocking the wheel forward and back with their hands. Dealers will replace the steering wheel bolt, free of charge. Nissan began notifying owners on March 2, 2023 via phone and will follow up with owner notification letters beginning on March 30, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC956.
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Owner complaints (43)
43 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The electrical system is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 43 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 26 | 60.5% |
| Power train | 10 | 23.3% |
| Engine | 9 | 20.9% |
| Vehicle speed control | 6 | 14% |
| Forward collision avoidance | 4 | 9.3% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 4 | 9.3% |
| Unknown or other | 4 | 9.3% |
| Service brakes | 3 | 7% |
| Steering | 2 | 4.7% |
| Air bags | 1 | 2.3% |
How 2023 compares with other Ariya years
Best and worst Ariya years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 43 | 4 |
| 2024 | 8 | 0 |
| 2025 | 7 | 0 |
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.
Crash tests: 5 stars overall
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), 2023 Nissan Ariya suv 2wd, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 103 mpg combined
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $750
- CO₂ tailpipe
- —
- EPA class
- Small Station Wagons
What it costs you to run
Miles ÷ 103 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
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric · Automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 111 / 95 / 103 | $750 | — |
| Electric · Automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 109 / 94 / 101 | $750 | — |
| Electric · Automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 105 / 91 / 98 | $750 | — |
| Electric · Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 101 / 89 / 95 | $800 | — |
| Electric · Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 97 / 86 / 92 | $800 | — |
| Electric · Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 93 / 87 / 90 | $850 | — |
| Electric · Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 89 / 84 / 87 | $850 | — |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
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2023 Nissan Ariya FAQ
How many recalls does the 2023 Nissan Ariya have?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns: 24V560000 (electrical), 24V391000 (electrical), 23V657000 (electrical), 23V131000 (steering). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2023 Nissan Ariya problems?
Owners filed 43 complaints with NHTSA. Electrical system (26), Power train (10), Engine (9) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2023 Nissan Ariya get?
EPA rates the Electric · Automatic version at 111 city, 95 highway and 103 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.
What safety rating did the 2023 Nissan Ariya get?
NHTSA rated the 2023 Nissan Ariya suv 2wd 5 stars overall, with 4 stars frontal, 5 stars side and 4 stars rollover (10.7% rollover risk).
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
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.