Buying a used 2023 Nissan Z? Check these 2 recalls first
Both open recalls concern one system: the pop-up hood meant to rise and cushion a pedestrian in an impact, which may not activate properly. Both are rated medium, and neither carried a stop-driving or park-outside instruction. The complaint file is very thin — 2 owner reports to NHTSA, unverified, with no crashes, fires or injuries, spread across fuel/propulsion, electrical system and structure. With so few reports, the recall record is the more informative signal for this year.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Get a VIN recall check confirming both pop-up hood remedies were completed
- Ask whether the hood has ever been replaced or repaired after a front impact
- Verify no restraint or safety-system warning lights stay lit after startup
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Nissan dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2023 Nissan Z
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Nissan Z pop-up hood may not activate properly | Structure | medium |
| Nissan Z Pop-Up Hood May Not Rise for Pedestrians | Structure | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
2 complaints filed for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel System | 1 | None found |
| Electrical System | 1 | None found |
| Structure | 1 | Yes |