Nissan Frontier, Versa Key Ignition May Shut Off Engine

NHTSA campaign 18V551000 · Reported Aug 22, 2018 · Nissan North America, Inc.

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If the vehicle stalls this way, it can increase the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	18V551000
Reported to NHTSA	Aug 22, 2018
Manufacturer	Nissan North America, Inc.
Part affected	Electrical System:ignition
Vehicles covered	3 model/year combinations, model years 2018
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

Nissan is recalling certain Frontier, Versa, and Versa Note vehicles with a mechanical key ignition system. Over time, the weight hanging on the key ring, combined with road conditions or another jarring event, may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position and into the accessory position. When that happens, the engine turns off while the vehicle is being driven, since the ignition switch is no longer in the position needed to keep the engine running.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm your vehicle is included.
2. Contact a Nissan dealer to have the ignition switch inspected and, if needed, replaced; Nissan customer service is 1-800-867-7669.
3. The repair is free of charge.

Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?

Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 18V551000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (3)

2018 Nissan Frontier
2018 Nissan Versa
2018 Nissan Versa Note

Who to contact

Nissan — official Nissan recall lookup

Customer service: 1-800-867-7669

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

Nissan Electrical Recalls Cover Power Loss, Wiring, and Battery Overheating · all 11 Nissan recalls in this area

Other Nissan Frontier recalls

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Jun 24, 2022Nissan Frontier and Titan may roll away after parkinghigh
Dec 9, 2021Nissan Frontier Rear Seat Belt Bolts Loosemedium
Nov 22, 2021Nissan Frontier Missing Tow Hitch Riskcritical

All 8 Frontier recalls

Official notice

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Summary: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2017 Nissan NV200, Sentra, NV3500 Van, NV3500 Bus, NV200 Taxi, NV1500, NV2500 Van, Chevrolet City Express, 2017-2018 Frontier, Versa Note, and Versa Sedan vehicles that have a mechanical (physical) key ignition system. In these models, over time, the weight on the key ring and road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position to the accessory position, turning off the engine.
Safety risk: If the vehicle stalls, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the production information on the ignition switch, and replace it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2018. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.