NHTSA recalls & complaints · 2009–2021

Nissan GT-R recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns and 33 owner complaints for the Nissan GT-R, covering model years 2009 to 2021. The 2009 model year drew the most complaints (19), and Electrical System is the component owners name most often.

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

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4 recall campaigns on file
33 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
9 model years with data (2009–2021)

most complaints: 2009 (19 for that model year)
top component: Electrical System (9 complaints)
latest recall 21V402000 (reported May 27, 2021)

0 complaints reporting a crash (0.0%)
2 complaints reporting a fire (6.1%)
0 complaints reporting an injury (0.0%)
0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Nissan GT-R complaints by model year

5 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2009 model year has the most complaints: 19 of 33, or 57.6%. Next come 2010 (11) and 2011 (1). The fewest are for 2017, with 1 complaint.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years

Nissan GT-R complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death

Nissan GT-R complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model year	Complaints	Reporting a fire
2009	19	1
2010	11	1
2011	1	0
2013	1	0
2017	1	0
All model years	33	2

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

Most-reported Nissan GT-R components

top 13 · NHTSA categories

Electrical System is the component named most often, in 9 complaints (27.3% of all 33), followed by Exterior Lighting (9) and Fuel System, Gasoline (5).

Components named most often in Nissan GT-R complaints (top 13)

Components named most often in Nissan GT-R complaints (top 13)
Component	Complaints	Share of complaints
Electrical System	9	27.3%
Exterior Lighting	9	27.3%
Fuel System, Gasoline	5	15.2%
Fuel/Propulsion System	5	15.2%
Power Train	4	12.1%
Engine	2	6.1%
Vehicle Speed Control	2	6.1%
Air Bags	1	3.0%
Seats	1	3.0%
Service Brakes	1	3.0%
Steering	1	3.0%
Unknown or Other	1	3.0%
Visibility	1	3.0%

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 GT-R recalls

4 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name GT-R, newest first. The 4 campaigns cover model years 2009 to 2021. 5 model years tie for the most campaigns (1 each).

4 recall campaigns

Nissan GT-R recall campaigns covering each model year
Decade	Years ending in 0	Years ending in 1	Years ending in 2	Years ending in 3	Years ending in 4	Years ending in 5	Years ending in 6	Years ending in 7	Years ending in 8	Years ending in 9
2000s										2009: 1 campaign
2010s	2010: no campaigns	2011: no campaigns	2012: no campaigns	2013: no campaigns	2014: no campaigns	2015: 1 campaign	2016: 1 campaign	2017: no campaigns	2018: no campaigns	2019: 1 campaign
2020s	2020: no campaigns	2021: 1 campaign

Highlighted: the model years with the most campaigns.

NHTSA campaign 21V402000
Reported May 27, 2021
Suspension › Rear › Axle › Spindle; Steering › Linkages › Knuckle › Spindle › Arm
Model year 2021
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020 Nissan Murano, INFINITI QX60, 2021 Nissan GT-R, INFINITI QX50, and Q50 vehicles. The front steering knuckle or rear axle housing may have insufficient strength due to improper heat-treatment.
Consequence:
The steering knuckle or rear axle could deform upon impact, such as from hitting a curb, resulting in a loss of steering control, or possible wheel separation. Both of these conditions can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
Dealers will inspect and replace the front steering knuckle and rear axle housing, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 26, 2021. Nissan owners may contact customer service at 1-800-867-7669. INFINITI owners may contact customer service at 1-800-662-6200.
Filed by Nissan North America, Inc.
NHTSA campaign 19V654000
Reported Sep 12, 2019
Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera
Model year 2019
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Titan Diesel, Versa Note and Versa Sedan vehicles, as well as Infiniti Q50, Q60, QX30 and QX80 vehicles. Additionally included are 2019 Nissan GT-R and Taxi and Infiniti QX50, QX60, Q70, Q70L vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Consequence:
The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
Nissan will notify owners in phases, having dealers update the back-up camera settings software, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2019 and all affected VINs should be activated. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200.
Filed by Nissan North America, Inc.
NHTSA campaign 15V795000
Reported Nov 24, 2015
Equipment › Other › Labels
Model years 2015–2016
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 GT-R vehicles manufactured February 24, 2014, to June 16, 2015 to be sold in Puerto Rico. The affected vehicles have a Certification Label that is missing the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
Consequence:
Due to the label missing the GVWR/GAWR information, the operator may overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will apply a corrected label, free of charge. The recall began on December 23, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Filed by Nissan North America, Inc.
NHTSA campaign 15V054000
Reported Feb 2, 2015
Steering › Column
Model year 2009
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2008 Infiniti EX35 vehicles equipped with the power tilt/telescope option included in the premium package, manufactured June 29, 2007, to April 25, 2008, 2009 Infiniti FX35 and FX45 vehicles manufactured October 31, 2007, to April 16, 2008, and 2009 Nissan GT-R vehicles manufactured March 14, 2007, to April 25, 2008. The steering column outer tube may not be round, resulting in extra stress being applied to the upper steering bearing. This stress may cause the bearing retainer to fracture, creating extra play in the steering wheel or a possible loss of steering.
Consequence:
Extra play in the steering wheel or a loss of steering may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering shaft on the Infiniti EX35, FX35, and FX45 vehicles, and will replace the steering column assembly on the Nissan GT-R vehicles, free of charge. The recall began on March 9, 2015. Infiniti owners may contact customer service at 1-800-662-6200. Nissan owners may contact the GT-R hotline at 1-866-668-1487.
Filed by Nissan North America, Inc.

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it. 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 GT-R questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Nissan GT-R have?

NHTSA lists 4 vehicle recall campaigns for the Nissan GT-R, covering model years 2009 to 2021. The most recent, 21V402000, was reported on May 27, 2021 and is filed under “Suspension”.

Which Nissan GT-R model year has the most complaints?

The 2009 model year, with 19 of the 33 complaints in NHTSA’s file (57.6%). The next are 2010 (11) and 2011 (1). 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 GT-R complaint?

Electrical System is the component named most often: 9 complaints, or 27.3% of all 33. Exterior Lighting (9) and Fuel System, Gasoline (5) 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 GT-R?

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 GT-R complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 33 complaints, 0 report a crash, 2 a fire, 0 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.