NHTSA recalls & complaints · 2009–2019

Nissan 370Z recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 360 owner complaints for the Nissan 370Z, covering model years 2009 to 2019. The 2009 model year drew the most complaints (153), and Steering is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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2 recall campaigns on file
360 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
11 model years with data (2009–2019)

most complaints: 2009 (153 for that model year)
top component: Steering (172 complaints)
latest recall 18V153000 (reported Mar 6, 2018)

6 complaints reporting a crash (1.7%)
0 complaints reporting a fire (0.0%)
6 complaints reporting an injury (1.7%)
0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Nissan 370Z complaints by model year

11 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2009 model year has the most complaints: 153 of 360, or 42.5%. Next come 2010 (110) and 2011 (40). The fewest are for 2019, with 1 complaint.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years

Nissan 370Z complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death

Nissan 370Z complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model year	Complaints	Reporting a crash	Reporting an injury
2009	153	2	2
2010	110	1	1
2011	40	0	0
2012	16	0	0
2013	17	0	0
2014	10	0	0
2015	3	1	1
2016	3	0	0
2017	5	1	1
2018	2	1	1
2019	1	0	0
All model years	360	6	6

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Nissan 370Z components

top 15 · NHTSA categories

Steering is the component named most often, in 172 complaints (47.8% of all 360), followed by Electrical System (111) and Power Train (100).

Components named most often in Nissan 370Z complaints (top 15)

Components named most often in Nissan 370Z complaints (top 15)
Component	Complaints	Share of complaints
Steering	172	47.8%
Electrical System	111	30.8%
Power Train	100	27.8%
Engine	23	6.4%
Air Bags	21	5.8%
Unknown or Other	19	5.3%
Fuel/Propulsion System	10	2.8%
Service Brakes	7	1.9%
Structure	6	1.7%
Vehicle Speed Control	5	1.4%
Engine and Engine Cooling	4	1.1%
Exterior Lighting	4	1.1%
Seats	4	1.1%
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	3	0.8%
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	3	0.8%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Nissan 370Z recalls

2 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name 370Z, newest first. The 2 campaigns cover model years 2011 to 2018. The 2011 and 2018 model years appear in the most campaigns (1 each).

2 recall campaigns

Nissan 370Z recall campaigns covering each model year
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2010s		2011: 1 campaign	2012: no campaigns	2013: no campaigns	2014: no campaigns	2015: no campaigns	2016: no campaigns	2017: no campaigns	2018: 1 campaign

Highlighted: the model years with the most campaigns.

NHTSA campaign 18V153000
Reported Mar 6, 2018
Air Bags › Side/Window
Model year 2018
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018 Nissan 370Z vehicles. The driver's side curtain air bag may have been installed incorrectly during production, possibly affecting its deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 214, "Side Impact Protection," and 226, "Ejection Mitigation."
Consequence:
The incorrect curtain air bag installation can prevent the air bag from deploying correctly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy:
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the curtain air bag, correcting its installation as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 1, 2018. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
Filed by Nissan North America, Inc.
NHTSA campaign 11V538000
Reported Nov 4, 2011
Visibility › Power Window Devices and Controls
Model year 2011
Nissan is recalling certain model year 2011 and 2012 Infiniti G37 coupe vehicles and certain model year 2011 Nissan 370Z vehicles manufactured from July 2, 2011, through August 29, 2011. Due to a programming error, the power window switch controller in the subject vehicles was manufactured out of specification.
Consequence:
The threshold for auto reverse activation is higher than the Nissan specification. Should a body part become trapped by a closing window, a pinch injury may result.
Remedy:
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power window switches with new ones free of charge. The safety recall began on December 5, 2011. Owners may contact Nissan at 1800-647-7261 or Infiniti at 1-800-662-6200.
Filed by Nissan North America, Inc.

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it; older campaigns, which NHTSA stores in capital letters, are shown in sentence case. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means

What each recall field means
Field	What it tells you
Campaign number	NHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
Component	The system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
Summary	What the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
Consequence	The safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
Remedy	What the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.

Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Nissan 370Z questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Nissan 370Z have?

NHTSA lists 2 vehicle recall campaigns for the Nissan 370Z, covering model years 2009 to 2019. The most recent, 18V153000, was reported on March 6, 2018 and is filed under “Air bags”. The 2011 and 2018 model years are covered by the most campaigns (1 each).

Which Nissan 370Z model year has the most complaints?

The 2009 model year, with 153 of the 360 complaints in NHTSA’s file (42.5%). The next are 2010 (110) and 2011 (40). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Nissan 370Z complaint?

Steering is the component named most often: 172 complaints, or 47.8% of all 360. Electrical System (111) and Power Train (100) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Nissan 370Z?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Nissan dealer.

How many Nissan 370Z complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 360 complaints, 6 report a crash, 0 a fire, 6 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

8 models · most complaints first

The Nissan models with the most NHTSA complaints, and the Nissan VIN decoder with every Nissan model page, WMI code and VIN note.

Nissan Altima 1995–2025 · 53 recalls · 15,258 complaints
Nissan Rogue 1999–2026 · 46 recalls · 7,300 complaints
Nissan Pathfinder 1995–2026 · 44 recalls · 7,057 complaints
Nissan Maxima 1995–2023 · 23 recalls · 6,044 complaints
Nissan Murano 2003–2026 · 26 recalls · 5,955 complaints
Nissan Sentra 1995–2026 · 52 recalls · 5,497 complaints
Nissan Frontier 1998–2026 · 39 recalls · 3,354 complaints
Nissan Versa 2007–2025 · 26 recalls · 3,320 complaints

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.