UK Vehicle Recall Check
Built in Sunderland and consistently among the UK's top-selling SUVs, the Qashqai has been through three generations and several major safety recall campaigns. Enter any UK registration to check.
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Our combined check pulls the DVSA recall database, the SMMT manufacturer feed and the DVLA recall archive going back to 1992, so where a recall exists you get the live outstanding status, the recall description and every past campaign for the same model in one place.
The UK government's official recall register. Confirms whether a recall is outstanding for the vehicle.
Industry data from vehicle manufacturers. Typically includes the recall description, not just a flag.
Every UK recall campaign issued since 1992. Surfaces the historical campaigns for the same make and model alongside the live status.
The Qashqai is the UK's best-selling compact SUV and the J11 generation in particular sold in huge volumes between 2013 and 2021. Recall activity has covered everything from Takata airbag inflators on early J10s to brake assist (ABS) pump faults on J11s and electrical concerns on early J12s. Because Qashqais are so common in family-car fleets and used dealerships, recall letters frequently fail to reach the current owner. The combined DVSA + SMMT check confirms whether any safety work is outstanding against the VIN.
The recall check is run against the vehicle's VIN, so every UK generation is covered regardless of age. The list below is for reference.
J10
2007–2013
J11
2013–2021
Built at Nissan Sunderland. Most common Qashqai on the UK used market.
J12
2021–present
Introduced the e-POWER hybrid powertrain in 2022.
A non-exhaustive editorial summary of recent UK safety campaigns. Run a check to see whether any of these apply to a specific vehicle.
J12 Qashqai e-POWER inverter software defect that could result in unexpected loss of motive power. Affected cars received a software update at a Nissan retailer.
Selected campaigns on the UK-built Sunderland models covering hybrid-system software and underbody fixings, requiring a free workshop visit.
Ongoing Takata airbag inflator replacement programme covering multiple Nissan model years across the UK fleet.
J11 Qashqai ABS modulator brake-assist concern that could, in rare cases, cause reduced braking effectiveness. UK-wide campaign affecting tens of thousands of vehicles.
J11 Qashqai brake-light switch defect that could cause the brake lights to fail to illuminate when the pedal is pressed.
Takata airbag inflator replacement on J10 Qashqais, part of the long-running global Takata campaign.
DVLA-recorded safety recalls affecting the Nissan Qashqai. Showing the most recent 20 matching entries — run a check on a specific registration to confirm whether any recall is outstanding for that vehicle.
| Date | Model | Concern |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | QASHQAI | Qashqai (J12) Fuel Pipe |
| Apr 2025 | QASHQAI | Qashqai (J12) Battery Management System |
| Jun 2024 | QASHQAI | Juke (F16) Qashqai (J12) and Leaf (ZE1) VIN Scan |
| Feb 2024 | QASHQAI | On affected vehicles the capacitive mat for hand on detection may have been damaged during manufacture of the steering wheel. The steering wheel may falsely detect the driver has their hands on the wheel with ProPilot engaged and not give a warning to place hands back on the wheel. |
| Jul 2023 | QASHQAI | On affected vehicles the child lock function on the rear door locks may be out of specification. The child lock may become disengaged when the inside door handle is operated. |
| Nov 2021 | QASHQAI | THE STEERING ASSIST MAY CAUSE A CLACKING NOISE DURING STEERING OPERATION. |
| Jun 2021 | QASHQAI | THE INCORRECT WEIGHT INFORMATION WAS APPLIED TO THE CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMITY |
| Aug 2020 | QASHQAI | POSSIBLE REDUCED RETENTION FORCE OF THE REAR DOOR CHILD LOCK SWITCH |
| Dec 2019 | QASHQAI | INCORRECT PERMISSABLE FRONT AXLE FIGURES WERE GIVEN ON THE VIN LABEL |
| Apr 2019 | QASHQAI | CERAMIC CAPACITOR FITTED TO THE RADIATOR FAN ASSEMBLY MOTOR CONTROLLER MAY FAIL |
| Apr 2018 | QASHQAI | VIN GROSS COMBINATION WEIGHT INFORMATION IS INCORRECT |
| Apr 2018 | QASHQAI | BODY CONTROL MODULE MAY FAIL TO WARN DRIVER OF INDICATOR LIGHT MALFUNCTION |
| Dec 2017 | QASHQAI | DOOR MIRROR DIRECTION INDICATOR MAY NOT OPERATE |
| Nov 2017 | QASHQAI | REAR RIGHT WHEEL ARCH PROTECTOR MAY DEFORM AND RUB AGAINST AND DAMAGE BRAKE HOSE |
| Jul 2016 | QASHQAI | REAR OXYGEN SENSOR MAY FAIL |
| Dec 2014 | QASHQAI | TOWBAR MAY DETACH |
| Sept 2012 | QASHQAI | POSSIBLE LOSS OF STEERING |
| Apr 2012 | QASHQAI | FUEL MAY LEAK |
| Jan 2012 | QASHQAI | POWER STEERING ASSISTANCE MAY FAIL |
| Nov 2009 | QASHQAI | LOSS OF STEERING |
Every Nissan check returns the same structured response. Below are two examples. One with a recall outstanding, and one with a clear record.
1 recall found. Contact the manufacturer or a main dealer to arrange a free repair.
Vehicle
AB21ABC
Nissan Qashqai
VIN ABCDE123456F78910
Recall details
Checked 17/05/2026, 10:00:00 (source: SMMT)
Both the DVSA and SMMT databases were checked. Nothing currently outstanding for this VRM.
Vehicle
CD22XYZ
Nissan Qashqai
VIN ZYXWV987654U32109
Checked 17/05/2026, 10:00:00 (source: SMMT)
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Enter the vehicle's registration mark (VRM) and pay £1.99. We query the DVSA recall database and the SMMT manufacturer feed in a single request and return the combined result. For most Nissan Qashqai vehicles you'll see whether a recall is outstanding, the source database, and (where available) a description of the recall.
DVSA (the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) maintains the UK government's official recall register and flags whether a recall is outstanding. SMMT (the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders) aggregates manufacturer-supplied data which often includes the recall description as well as the outstanding flag. Combining both maximises coverage and detail.
Both DVSA and SMMT data sources are continually updated as manufacturers report new safety campaigns. Each check returns a timestamp showing when the data was last verified for that vehicle.
Some vehicles aren't currently listed in either database (very new registrations, very old vehicles, grey imports, and certain commercial variants are the usual reasons). When that happens we'll show "Unknown" and direct you to the manufacturer's recall portal so you can confirm directly. A refund is available if you'd like one.
Contact any authorised franchised dealer for the brand. Manufacturers carry out safety recalls free of charge, regardless of who currently owns the vehicle and regardless of age. You'll typically need the vehicle's VIN; the report includes it where the database returns one.
No account is needed to start a check. After payment we'll email you a magic link so you can access the report any time, and a shareable link if you want to send the result to a buyer, seller, or dealer.
Yes. The Qashqai+2, built between 2008 and 2014, is registered in the UK as a Qashqai variant and is covered by the combined check.
Yes. e-POWER is a powertrain option on the J12 Qashqai, not a separate model. All trims and powertrains (1.3 DIG-T mild hybrid, e-POWER) share the same Qashqai VIN format and are covered.
No. Once Nissan has logged the repair against the VIN, the recall is marked as completed and won't appear as outstanding. If the report flags it, the work hasn't yet been logged for this specific vehicle.
Some Renault-Nissan 1.5 dCi and 1.6 dCi diesels have been subject to investigations and customer goodwill actions over real-world emissions, but those did not become a UK-issued safety recall through DVSA. The combined check shows DVSA and SMMT recalls, not commercial goodwill campaigns.
Combined DVSA + SMMT recall data for every UK-registered Nissan.
Nissan maintains an official recall lookup tool. Our combined check pulls from DVSA and SMMT to give you broader coverage, but you can also check the manufacturer's portal directly.
Combined DVSA + SMMT recall data for every UK-registered manufacturer.