Complaints by model year
* Complaints compared with the median Z year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Nissan Z problems
Latest Nissan Z recalls
Structure › Body › Bumpers
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Nissan Z vehicles. The connectors for the right-side pedestrian detection sensors may be reversed in the front bumper harness, which can prevent the pop-up engine hood from activating as intended.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the front bumper harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 11, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
Structure › Body › Bumpers
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Nissan Z vehicles. The fasteners in the left-side front bumper reinforcement clip may loosen, which can prevent the pop-up engine hood from activating.
Remedy: Dealers will tighten the fasteners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 7, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R23C8.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Nissan Z should you avoid?
None of the Nissan Z years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.
What are the most common Nissan Z problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the body & structure (2), electrical system (1) and fuel & propulsion system (1). Body complaints peak in the 2023 model year.
How many recalls has the Nissan Z had?
2 recalls across 2023–2024. The model year with the most is 2023.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.