2023 Nissan Z Problems & Complaints

Few complaints

Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2023 Nissan Z with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is a low number of complaints for a car on sale this long. The most reported problem area is the body & structure (1 complaint, typically around 7,000 miles). 2 recalls cover this model year.

2complaints
2recalls
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
0deaths

Most common 2023 Nissan Z problems

  • Body & structure~7,000 miles
    150%
  • Electrical system~7,000 miles
    150%
  • Fuel & propulsion system
    150%

Share of the 2 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Nissan Z complaints by model year

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Owner complaints per model year, Nissan Z. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

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2023 Nissan Z recalls (2)

Structure › Body › Bumpers

NHTSA recall 24V-798 · Oct 24, 2024 · 4,036 vehicles

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

NHTSA recall 23V-725 · Oct 26, 2023 · 988 vehicles

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.

2023 Nissan Z engines & fuel economy

EngineTransmissionDriveMPG city / hwy / combined
3.0L 6-cyl turbo9-speed automaticRWD19 / 28 / 22
3.0L 6-cyl turbo6-speed manualRWD18 / 24 / 20

EPA ratings. Class: Sports car.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2023 Nissan Z a good car?

That is a low number of complaints for a car on sale this long. So far owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA.

What is the most common problem with the 2023 Nissan Z?

The body & structure — 1 complaint, 50% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the electrical system (1) and fuel & propulsion system (1).

How many recalls does the 2023 Nissan Z have?

There are 2 recalls for the 2023 Nissan Z, the most recent from October 24, 2024 (bumpers). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.

At what mileage do 2023 Nissan Z problems happen?

The median mileage reported in complaints is about 7,000 miles; 100% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.

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.