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A whopping 1.38 million vehicles have been recalled – or are in the process of being – recalled by Nissan. The Japanese automaker identified multiple issues with the likes of the Leaf hatchback, Kicks crossover, Note hatchback, Note Aura hatchback, and Serena minivan.
Where do we begin? The Note, Serena, and Kicks are called back over two problems. First, a hose might crack due to a defective cover, preventing the vehicle from being started. But more importantly, all five models feature iffy software that causes uninteded acceleration after turning off the cruise control.
The Note Aura is also the subject of a recall over a problem with the right headlamp. In addition to the software issue from earlier, the Serena seven- or eight-seat minivan is called back to remedy a wiring problem. According to Nissan, a certain bolt may damage a certain wiring harness, thus resulting in a short circuit. Like the Note Aura, the Serena has a problem with its right headlamp as well.
Of the vehicles presented above, only the Leaf and Kicks are sold in the United States market. A quick search on the NHTSA's website reveals no recall whatsoever for the aforementioned conditions at press time. With a bit of luck, the recall reports will be published by the federal watchdog next week.
Approximately 700,000 vehicles are called back in the Land of the Rising Sun, which is huge for this particular market. For reference, 4.2 million new vehicles were registered in Japan last year. The remainder of the recall population was produced for overseas markets, including the United States of America. The automaker hasn't specified how many vehicles are affected in the US.
The Kicks is Nissan's most affordable crossover in the United States market, where it starts at $20,440 for the 2023 model year. Three grades are available, beginning with the S. The mid-range trim is dubbed SR, whereas the best-equipped grade carries the SV nameplate. Regardless of trim level, a 1.6-liter I4 with 122 ponies and 144 pound-feet (195 Nm) of torque is standard.
As for the Leaf, prospective customers are presented with the 40-kWh S and 60-kWh SV Plus. The lesser grade makes do with 110 kW (148 hp) from its front-mounted electric motor, whereas the SV Plus is rated at 160 kW (215 hp). Range tops 212 miles (341 kilometers) in the SV Plus, which isn't exactly great by 2023 model year compact electric vehicle standards.
The Leaf will receive a successor in 2026 at the latest. Believed to be a coupe-styled crossover instead of a hatchback, the purported replacement will be assembled in the United Kingdom at the Sunderland plant. Its exterior styling is allegeldy based on the Chill-Out, a concept that Nissan revealed back in November 2021.
The Note Aura is also the subject of a recall over a problem with the right headlamp. In addition to the software issue from earlier, the Serena seven- or eight-seat minivan is called back to remedy a wiring problem. According to Nissan, a certain bolt may damage a certain wiring harness, thus resulting in a short circuit. Like the Note Aura, the Serena has a problem with its right headlamp as well.
Of the vehicles presented above, only the Leaf and Kicks are sold in the United States market. A quick search on the NHTSA's website reveals no recall whatsoever for the aforementioned conditions at press time. With a bit of luck, the recall reports will be published by the federal watchdog next week.
Approximately 700,000 vehicles are called back in the Land of the Rising Sun, which is huge for this particular market. For reference, 4.2 million new vehicles were registered in Japan last year. The remainder of the recall population was produced for overseas markets, including the United States of America. The automaker hasn't specified how many vehicles are affected in the US.
The Kicks is Nissan's most affordable crossover in the United States market, where it starts at $20,440 for the 2023 model year. Three grades are available, beginning with the S. The mid-range trim is dubbed SR, whereas the best-equipped grade carries the SV nameplate. Regardless of trim level, a 1.6-liter I4 with 122 ponies and 144 pound-feet (195 Nm) of torque is standard.
As for the Leaf, prospective customers are presented with the 40-kWh S and 60-kWh SV Plus. The lesser grade makes do with 110 kW (148 hp) from its front-mounted electric motor, whereas the SV Plus is rated at 160 kW (215 hp). Range tops 212 miles (341 kilometers) in the SV Plus, which isn't exactly great by 2023 model year compact electric vehicle standards.
The Leaf will receive a successor in 2026 at the latest. Believed to be a coupe-styled crossover instead of a hatchback, the purported replacement will be assembled in the United Kingdom at the Sunderland plant. Its exterior styling is allegeldy based on the Chill-Out, a concept that Nissan revealed back in November 2021.
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