Nissan controversies

Yonkers Nissan dealer sues Nissan over proposed dealership

Lawsuit filed

A Nissan dealer in Yonkers, New York, sued Nissan over its approval of a nearby new Nissan dealer. The suit alleges breach of contract and violation of state law and seeks to block the proposed dealership from opening.

Nissan issues dealer notices for Rogue recall

Recall announced

Nissan issued dealer notices on January 25 regarding a recall affecting 2014–2016 Nissan Rogue vehicles. According to the reported issue, corrosion of the wiring harness could cause electrical problems and, in the worst case, a fire. Consumer notices were expected in March. Nissan stated that it was studying the issue and expected to have a dealer solution soon.

Nissan dealer notices went out on January 25 for a recall affecting 2014–2016 Nissan Rogue vehicles. The reported wiring-harness corrosion could cause electrical problems and, in the worst case, a fire; consumer notices were expected in March. Nissan said it was studying the issue and expected to have a dealer solution soon.

Nissan recalls ZE1 2020 Leaf cars over parking mechanism welding defect

Recall announced

Nissan recalled ZE1 2020 Leaf cars because of a welding defect in the parking mechanism. According to the recall notice, the defect could allow the car to move unexpectedly and potentially cause injury. Nissan said it would contact affected owners to arrange repairs. The recall concerns the ZE1 2020 Leaf model and addresses the parking mechanism welding defect identified in the affected vehicles.

Nissan recalled ZE1 2020 Leaf cars over a welding defect in the parking mechanism that could allow the car to move unexpectedly and potentially cause injury. Nissan said it would contact affected owners to arrange repairs.

Nissan announces recall of 14,054 X-Trail vehicles

Recall announced

Nissan announced a recall of 14,054 X-Trail vehicles because improperly assembled rear brake calipers may lack an internal bushing, potentially causing brake-fluid leakage, increased stopping distance, or brake failure. The recall was expected to begin on June 10, and Nissan said it would provide free repairs and replacements for affected owners.

Nissan recalls 2013–2015 Pathfinder vehicles

Recall announced

A total of 354,505 North American 2013, 2014 and 2015 Pathfinders, including 29,876 in Canada, are being recalled over a brake-light switch problem that can allow the vehicle to be started and shifted into gear without pressing the brake pedal. Nissan said it will notify affected owners with repair instructions.

Nissan recalls vehicles for Takata airbag inflator replacement

Recall announced

Nissan announced a recall of nearly 308,000 U.S. vehicles to replace Takata airbag inflators that can explode and hurl shrapnel. Dealers were to begin replacing the inflators on February 10. The recall concerns the Takata airbag inflator defect, in which the inflators may explode and eject shrapnel. The announced remedy was replacement of the inflators by dealers, with the replacement work scheduled to begin on February 10.

Stated objective. Replace the dangerous Takata airbag inflators.

Nissan and Infiniti vehicle airbag recall announced

Recall announced

Nissan North America announced a recall of 307,962 Nissan and Infiniti vehicles to replace front passenger airbag inflators. According to the announcement, the inflators could explode after propellant degradation, potentially causing serious injury or death. Dealers were to replace the inflators free of charge, and the recall was expected to begin on February 10, 2020.

Nissan sues Carlos Ghosn in Japan

Lawsuit filed

Nissan filed a lawsuit against former chairman Carlos Ghosn in a Japanese court, seeking $90 million in damages. The claim covers costs related to alleged financial misconduct and other company-related expenses. Reports describe the allegations as claims rather than established findings, and no court determination is stated in the source.

Nissan sued former chairman Carlos Ghosn in a Japanese court, seeking $90 million in damages for costs related to his alleged financial misconduct and other company-related expenses. The allegations are reported as claims, not established findings.

Stated objective. Nissan said it seeks to recoup costs related to Ghosn's alleged financial misconduct.

ETCM announces recall campaign for C26 Nissan Serena S-Hybrid

Recall announced

Edaran Tan Chong Motor and Tan Chong Ekspres Auto Servis Centre announced a voluntary recall campaign covering 4,001 fully imported C26 Nissan Serena S-Hybrid vehicles manufactured from September 2012 to November 2013. The purpose of the campaign is to reprogramme the CVT control unit. Under the campaign, labour and any replacement parts are provided at no cost to owners.

Stated objective. To reprogramme the vehicle’s continuously variable transmission (CVT) control unit.

Five South Korean automakers recall vehicles for faulty components

Recall announced

Five automakers in South Korea began a voluntary recall of 210,738 vehicles across 76 models to repair faulty components. The article identifies defects involving GM Chevrolet Lacetti, BMW models and Audi A6 vehicles.

Stated objective. To fix faulty components.

CFPB consent order against Nissan Motor Acceptance Corporation

Fine or penalty

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued a consent order against Nissan Motor Acceptance Corporation, finding that Nissan and its agents engaged in wrongful repossessions and other practices that violated the Consumer Financial Protection Act. The order requires consumer redress and a $4 million civil money penalty.

South Korea fines Mercedes-Benz, Nissan and Porsche over emissions data

Fine or penalty

South Korea's Environment Ministry decided to fine Mercedes-Benz, Nissan and Porsche over falsified emissions data for diesel vehicles sold in South Korea. The ministry said the vehicles emitted more nitrogen oxides while driving than during certification tests, or had emissions-recirculation systems stop operating. It imposed fines totaling 79.5 billion won; Mercedes-Benz was fined 77.6 billion won.

Nissan settles US SEC disclosure case

Fine or penalty

In a settlement with the US Securities and Exchange Commission, Nissan was fined $15 million over its failure to disclose all payments to former CEO Carlos Ghosn. The SEC stated that subordinates helped conceal more than $90 million in compensation. The case concerned the company's disclosure practices regarding executive compensation.

The US Securities and Exchange Commission fined Nissan $15 million in a settlement over failing to disclose all of former CEO Carlos Ghosn’s payments. The SEC said subordinates helped hide more than $90 million in compensation.

Nissan recalls vehicles over backup camera displays

Recall announced

Nissan announced a recall of 1.3 million vehicles in the U.S., Canada and other countries to address a backup camera display problem. The company said the issue violates federal safety standards and increases the risk of a crash.

Stated objective. To fix a problem with backup camera displays.

Nissan recalls 394,025 cars in the United States over braking defect

Recall announced

Nissan announced a recall of 394,025 cars in the United States due to a braking system defect. According to the company, the defect could allow brake fluid to leak and, in rare instances, potentially cause a fire. The recall was reported on November 17, 2019.

Nissan said it is recalling 394,025 cars in the United States because of a braking system defect that could allow brake fluid to leak and potentially cause a fire in rare instances.

Nissan recalls more than 450,000 vehicles over fire risk

Recall announced

In November 2019, Nissan recalled more than 450,000 vehicles worldwide because a brake-fluid leak could cause them to catch fire. According to the source, Nissan stated that the pump can leak fluid onto a circuit board, potentially causing electrical shorts and fires. The article also noted that the documents did not state whether fires or injuries had occurred in the vehicles covered by this recall.

Nissan is recalling more than 450,000 vehicles worldwide because a brake-fluid leak could cause them to catch fire. Nissan says the pump can leak fluid onto a circuit board, potentially causing electrical shorts and fires; the article says the documents did not state whether fires or injuries had occurred in the vehicles covered by this recall.

Nissan announces recall of 394,025 vehicles over braking-system defect

Recall announced

Nissan announced a recall of 394,025 cars in the United States due to a braking-system defect. According to the announcement, a brake-fluid leak could potentially cause an electrical short and, in rare instances, a fire. The cited filing does not state whether the defect caused any fires or injuries. The recall concerns the braking-system defect as described, and no further outcomes or affected parties are specified in the available information.

Nissan said it was recalling 394,025 cars in the United States over a braking-system defect; a brake-fluid leak could potentially cause an electrical short and, in rare instances, a fire. The cited filing does not say whether the defect caused any fires or injuries.

Japanese watchdog recommends fine for Nissan over compensation reporting

Fine or penalty

Japan’s Securities and Exchange Surveillance Commission recommended that Nissan be fined about ¥2.4 billion over under-reporting former chair Carlos Ghosn’s compensation. The financial regulator was to make the final decision; the SESC said its investigation acknowledged false reporting by Nissan.

Carlos Ghosn financial-misconduct case

Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn was arrested in Japan in connection with allegations concerning the disclosure and use of executive compensation and other corporate matters. The case produced a major leadership crisis, affected Nissan's relationship with Renault and led to further legal proceedings. Ghosn denied wrongdoing and later left Japan while on bail.