Nissan Murano, Z50 Murano Recall R/2006/028: Possible Damage To Fuel Tank, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 23 May 2006
- Launched
- 1,684
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2006/028
- DVSA reference
Nissan recalled Murano, Z50 Murano vehicles built between 1 April 2002 and 30 November 2005. In the event of a front tyre travelling over a sharp object the object could be propelled towards the rear of the vehicle and possibly damage the front edge of the fuel tank. The dealer will fit the a protective shield to the fuel tank vulnerable area. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
In the event of a front tyre travelling over a sharp object the object could be propelled towards the rear of the vehicle and possibly damage the front edge of the fuel tank.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBLE DAMAGE TO FUEL TANK Defect: In the event of a front tyre travelling over a sharp object the object could be propelled towards the rear of the vehicle and possibly damage the front edge of the fuel tank. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have a protective shield fitted to the fuel tank vulnerable area.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: possible damage to fuel tank.
The Fix
The dealer will fit the a protective shield to the fuel tank vulnerable area.
Are You Affected?
Murano, Z50 Murano built between 1 April 2002 and 30 November 2005 may be included. Nissan estimates 1,684 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 DVSA reference R/2006/028. 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?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teana, Z50 MuranoEngine may stall | Urgent | R/2009/054 | |
| Murano, Z50 MuranoRear seat belt webbing may be damaged in a frontal impact | Urgent | R/2006/029 | |
| CubeCube (Z12) driver airbag | Urgent | R/2026/164 | |
| PrimastarPrimastar X82 tyre configuration | Book soon | R/2026/023 | |
| QashqaiQashqai (J12) fuel pipe | Urgent | R/2025/424 |
This is one of 162 Nissan recalls in DVSA’s data. The Nissan recall launched before it was R/2006/044 on 24 Apr 2006, for rear wheel bearing may fail. The one launched after it was R/2006/029 on 23 May 2006, for rear seat belt webbing may be damaged in a frontal impact. You can also see every Nissan recall, all recalls launched in 2006 and fuel leak recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2006/028, launched 23 May 2006. 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.