Nissan Almera, Primera, Tino And 1 More Recall R/2003/170: Engine May Stall, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 8 Dec 2003
- Launched
- 111,831
- vehicles in the UK
- r3022
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Nissan recalled Almera, Primera, Tino and 1 more vehicles built between 1 January 1999 and 30 September 2002. A concern has been identified with the engine angle and position sensors of the engine management system If ignored it could cause the engine to stall and/or make it not possible to restart. The dealer will replace sensors. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A concern has been identified with the engine angle and position sensors of the engine management system If ignored it could cause the engine to stall and/or make it not possible to restart.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ENGINE MAY STALL Defect: A concern has been identified with the engine angle and position sensors of the engine management system If ignored it could cause the engine to stall and/or make it not possible to restart Remedy: Recall affected vehicles and replace sensors.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause the engine to stall and/or make it not possible to restart.
The Fix
The dealer will replace sensors.
Are You Affected?
Almera, Primera, Tino and 1 more built between 1 January 1999 and 30 September 2002 may be included. Nissan estimates 111,831 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Nissan, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Nissan.
- Book with any franchised Nissan dealer, quoting the campaign code r3022 or the DVSA reference R/2003/170. See how to get a Nissan recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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This is one of 162 Nissan recalls in DVSA’s data. The Nissan recall launched before it was R/2003/052 on 29 May 2003, for rear side seat belt outer buckle may break. The one launched after it was R/2004/089 on 23 Jun 2004, for possibility that the sprocket bolt at the rear side of the camshaft could break. You can also see every Nissan recall, the Nissan X-Trail recall history, all recalls launched in 2003 and loss of power recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2003/170, launched 8 December 2003. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.