Nissan Qashqai reliability
The Nissan Qashqai fails its MOT about as often as most cars 6 to 10 years old: 25.2% of 266,092 tests failed in 2023, against 24.4% on average.
26 DVSA recalls for the Nissan Qashqai
Most cover a batch of cars built in a set period, and dealers fix them free. Sweep’s check shows the recalls for a car’s age and whether the DVSA has one outstanding.
QASHQAI J12 Lithium Ion Battery
For affected vehicles there is an issue involving the E power Battery Management system (BMS) where warnings and entering limp mode or loss of power cannot be ruled out. Vehicle will not return to normal function until power-latch (IGN off for approximately 30 mins and key away from vehicle).
Fix: Reprogram the Battery Management System (BMS).
Recalled models: QASHQAI · 15,592 vehicles
Qashqai (J12) Fuel Pipe
For affected vehicles it has been identified that there is potential for movement between the fuel pipe and its retaining clip within the engine bay this movement can potentially lead to wear on the fuel pipe. In an extreme situation this may cause a hole in the fuel pipe resulting in a potential fuel leak.
Fix: Carry out an inspection of the fuel pipe and If identified wear is within limits apply protective Grommet to fuel tube. If wear is judged to be outside acceptable limits or a fuel leak from the fuel pipe is identified replace the fuel pipe.
Recalled models: QASHQAI · 101,557 vehicles
Qashqai (J12) Battery Management System
For affected vehicles due to a software concern the calculated and displayed battery state of charge may rapidly fluctuate.
Fix: Reprograming of the battery management system with the latest software.
Recalled models: QASHQAI · 20,847 vehicles
Juke (F16) Qashqai (J12) and Leaf (ZE1) VIN Scan
On affected vehicles the VIN stored in the vehicle system may not match the actual VIN of the vehicle. This may lead to a situation where a vehicle user can see information related to a different vehicle resulting in a data security breach.
Fix: Replace the navigation display / control unit and the telematics control unit.
Recalled models: QASHQAI · 1 vehicles
On affected vehicles the capacitive mat for hand on detection may have been damaged during manufacture of the steering wheel. The steering wheel may falsely detect the driver has their hands on the wheel with ProPilot engaged and not give a warning to place hands back on the wheel.
On affected vehicles the capacitive mat for hand on detection may have been damaged during manufacture of the steering wheel.� The steering wheel may falsely detect the driver has their hands on the wheel with ProPilot engaged and not give a warning to place hands back on the wheel.�
Fix: Inspect the steering wheel serial number and replace with a new countermeasure part where necessary.�
Recalled models: QASHQAI · 9,536 vehicles
On affected vehicles the child lock function on the rear door locks may be out of specification. The child lock may become disengaged when the inside door handle is operated.
On affected vehicles the child lock function on the rear door locks may be out of specification. The child lock may become disengaged when the inside door handle is operated.
Fix: Replace the rear door lock assemblies on both sides with a countermeasure part.
Recalled models: QASHQAI · 4 vehicles
The steering assist may cause a clacking noise during steering operation.
Some steering rack trial parts were reintroduced into the normal production process.
Fix: Replace the steering rack with a countermeasure part.
Recalled models: QASHQAI · 7 vehicles
The incorrect weight information was applied to the certificate of conformity
The incorrect weight information was applied to the Certificate of Conformity (COC).
Fix: To proactively update the Certificate of Conformity (COC) and replace the vehicle registration document of all potentially affected vehicles.
Recalled models: QASHQAI · 10 vehicles
Possible reduced retention force of the rear door child lock switch
Possible reduced retention force of the Rear Door Child Lock switch.
Fix: Fit a countermeasure part into the child lock door switch aperture of all potentially affected vehicles.
Recalled models: QASHQAI · 299,631 vehicles
Incorrect permissable front axle figures were given on the vin label
Incorrect permissible front axle figures were given on the VIN label.
Fix: Replace VIN label with new
Recalled models: QASHQAI · 12 vehicles
Ceramic capacitor fitted to the radiator fan assembly motor controller may fail
The radiator fan assembly motor controller may have a ceramic capacitor fitted that can potentially fail.
Fix: Replace radiator fan assembly with a countermeasure part.
Recalled models: QASHQAI · 10,240 vehicles
Body control module may fail to warn driver of indicator light malfunction
Due to an incorrect software setting of the Body Control Module (BCM) the system may not trigger a warning (double speed flashing) in the case of a direction indicator lamp failure.
Fix: On affected vehicles reprogram the Body Control Module.
Recalled models: QASHQAI · 10,791 vehicles
Vin gross combination weight information is incorrect
VIN label contains incorrect Gross Combination Weight (GCW) information for manual and CVT vehicles.
Fix: On affected vehicles replace the VIN label with a new one showing the correct information.
Recalled models: QASHQAI · 8,385 vehicles
Door mirror direction indicator may not operate
The door mirror indicator repeater may not operate as intended when the heated rear screen is switched on.
Fix: On affected vehicles inspect wiring and where necessaary rework the indicator connnections.
Recalled models: QASHQAI · 202 vehicles
Rear right wheel arch protector may deform and rub against and damage brake hose
In conditions such as high speed and high vehicle loading the rear right wheel arch protector may contact the brake hose. Over time repeated contact could wear through the outer protective cover of the brake hose. This could damage the inner reinforcing braiding and in an extreme case wear a hole in the hose which could lead to brake fluid leakage.
Fix: On affected vehicles re-work the rear wheel arch protector and if necessary replace the brake pipe with new.
Recalled models: QASHQAI · 25,435 vehicles
Rear oxygen sensor may fail
If an electrical short occurs in the supply to the rear oxygen sensor the senor will fail but the driver will not see an immediate warning. A MIL warning may display after continued driving depending on driving/vehicle characteristics.
Fix: Reprogram the ECU to display a warning if the rear oxygen sensor fails.
Recalled models: QASHQAI · 7,393 vehicles
Towbar may detach
The bolted joints fixing the towbar kit to the chassis of the vehicle may loosen. In an extreme situation where the vehicle continues to be driven with loose bolted joints the towbar kit may detach from the vehicle.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to inspect and where necessary rework the towbar kit.
Recalled models: QASHQAI · 43,238 vehicles
Possible loss of steering
It is possible that the steering wheel boss may not have been produced to the correct specification. If a higher than normal loading is applied to the steering wheel in its normal operation it is possible that the steering wheel boss may separate from the steering column. This can result in a loss of steering control.
Fix: Recall all affected vehicles to check and if necessary replace the steering wheel assembly.
Recalled models: QASHQAI · 7,329 vehicles
Fuel may leak
The fuel filter hose connector may not be fully connected to the fuel filter. If the vehicle continues to be driven in this condition a fuel leak may occur or in extreme conditions the engine may stall.
Fix: Recall all affected vehicles and inspect the fuel filter hose connector. If found to be faulty carry out remedial work.
Recalled models: QASHQAI · 796 vehicles
Power steering assistance may fail
It has been established that the casting for the heat sink on the Electric Power Steering (EPS) control unit may be out of specification. In extreme cases this can cause a failure of the EPS motor which will illuminate a warning light on the dash. Whilst directional control is not affected it is possible that the driver will experience a sudden loss of power assistance.
Fix: Recall all affect vehicles and replace the EPS control unit.
Recalled models: QASHQAI · 2,693 vehicles
Loss of steering
The cover screw securing the pinion shaft may loosen causing noise during steering operation. Continued use in this condition could result in the screw coming out of the gear housing and in certain circumstances cause a loss of steering control.
Fix: Recall the potentially affected vehicles to fit a locking plate to the cover screw that secures the pinion shaft.
Recalled models: QASHQAI · 58,342 vehicles
Fuel may leak from particulate filter
It has been identified that a connector in the diesel particulate filter fuel system may not be correctly attached. If this is ignored fuel may leak from the connector during a particulate filter regeneration cycle.
Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the connector checked and tightened as necessary.
Recalled models: QASHQAI · 45 vehicles
Engine may stall
There is a possibility that the air conditioning compressor may seize which could result in an unexpected engine stall.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the a/c compressor and the drive belt and idler roller.
Recalled models: QASHQAI · 10 vehicles
Potential loss of steering
It has been identified that the possibility exists that a needle bearing has been omitted from the steering shaft. Additionally the cover screw may not have been tightened to the correct torque. This may result in the cover screw becoming loose initiating free play and noise within the steering system. Ultimately steering control may be lost.
Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the steering gear inspected. The steering gear will be replaced should this be found to be necessary.
Recalled models: QASHQAI · 9,362 vehicles
Potential loss of steering
There is a possibility that a steering cover screw may not be sufficiently tight. This could lead to initially free play and noise in the steering which if not attended to eventually could result in the loss of steering control.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to inspect and where necessary replace the steering gear.
Recalled models: QASHQAI · 182 vehicles
Potential loss of vehicle control
It has been identified that the front suspension lower ball joints on some of the subject vehicles have not been fully seated into the hub. This has resulted in the securing bolt not fitting into the groove in the ball joint shank. If the situation goes uncorrected the ball joint could detach which could result in loss of vehicle control.
Fix: Recalled vehicles will be checked for correct location of the ball joint and rectified as necessary.
Recalled models: QASHQAI · 945 vehicles
Checking a Nissan Qashqai before you buy
Look at the parts above at the viewing, and read the car’s own MOT history: advisories for the same parts suggest the problem is already starting. Sweep’s free check shows every MOT, advisory and mileage reading for a registration.