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Nissan Structure Recalls Cover Pop-Up Hoods, Hinges, and Water Leaks
Nissan's structure recalls concentrate most heavily on the 2023-2024 Z, with two different defects that can prevent its pedestrian-protection pop-up hood from activating. The October 2023 notice concerns loosening fasteners in the left-side front bumper reinforcement clip; the October 2024 notice concerns reversed right-side pedestrian-sensor connectors in the front bumper harness. Elsewhere, the 2021 Rogue Sport notice addresses liftgate hinges that can separate during a rear-end crash. The 2022 Sentra notice addresses a missing or improper driver's-side cowl seal that can admit water and corrode electrical components, with potential electrical-system failures and a short-circuit fire risk.
Warning signs to watch for
- June 2023 Sentra cowl-seal recall: loss of wiper motor function or exterior lighting.
- June 2023 Sentra cowl-seal recall: the ability to shift into gear without applying the brake pedal.
Can you keep driving? What the notices say
The July 2021 Rogue Sport liftgate-hinge notice does not tell owners to stop driving. The June 2023 Sentra cowl-seal notice also does not tell owners to stop driving. For the Nissan Z, neither the October 2023 pop-up hood fastener notice nor the October 2024 pedestrian-sensor wiring notice tells owners to stop driving. Across these four structure recall notices, none carries a stop-driving instruction, and none tells owners to park the vehicle outside or away from other vehicles or structures.
What the free repair involves
Repairs are free. Rogue Sport dealers replace both liftgate hinges. Sentra dealers inspect and reseal the driver's-side cowl as necessary, replacing the main and engine room harnesses if moisture or corrosion is found. For the Z, the 2023 notice specifies tightening fasteners; the 2024 notice specifies replacing the front bumper harness.
Severity at a glance
| Severity | Recalls |
|---|---|
| high | 4 |
Models affected most
Where owners report structure problems most
NHTSA owner complaints filed under structure for the Nissan models and years in this guide. Complaints are unverified reports and are not limited to the recalled defects.
| Vehicle | Structure complaints |
|---|---|
| 2021 Nissan Rogue Sport | 2 |
| 2024 Nissan Z | 1 |
| 2023 Nissan Z | 1 |
Every recall in this group
| Date | Recall | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 24, 2024 | Nissan Z Pop-Up Hood Sensor Wiring Problem | high |
| Oct 26, 2023 | Nissan Z Pop-Up Hood Fasteners May Loosen | high |
| Jun 12, 2023 | Nissan Sentra Cowl Seal Leak May Corrode Wiring | high |
| Jul 9, 2021 | Nissan Rogue Sport Liftgate Hinges May Separate | high |
Common questions
Why do two Nissan Z recalls involve the pop-up hood?
The October 2023 notice identifies fasteners that may loosen in the left-side front bumper reinforcement clip. The October 2024 notice identifies reversed right-side pedestrian-sensor connectors. Each defect can prevent intended pop-up hood activation in certain 2023-2024 Z vehicles.
What electrical problems does the Sentra cowl-seal notice describe?
The June 2023 notice describes possible loss of wiper motor function or exterior lighting, inoperative air bags, and shifting into gear without applying the brake pedal. It attributes these potential failures to electrical-component corrosion from water entering through the driver's-side cowl.
What do dealers replace for the Rogue Sport liftgate recall?
Recall R21A7 covers certain 2021 Rogue Sport vehicles whose liftgate hinges can separate during a rear-end crash, compromising liftgate protection. Dealers replace the left and right liftgate hinges free of charge. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
A recall applies only to specific vehicles. Check your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.