Nissan Qashqai Recall R/2008/117: Engine May Stall, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 24 Jul 2008
- Launched
- 10
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2008/117
- DVSA reference
Nissan recalled Qashqai vehicles built between 6 November 2006 and 5 January 2007. The air conditioning compressor may seize which could result in an unexpected engine stall. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to replace the a/c compressor and the drive belt and idler roller. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The air conditioning compressor may seize which could result in an unexpected engine stall.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ENGINE MAY STALL Defect: There is a possibility that the air conditioning compressor may seize which could result in an unexpected engine stall. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the a/c compressor and the drive belt and idler roller.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in an unexpected engine stall.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to replace the a/c compressor and the drive belt and idler roller.
Are You Affected?
Qashqai built between 6 November 2006 and 5 January 2007 may be included. Nissan estimates 10 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/2008/117. 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/2008/063 on 23 Jun 2008, for potential loss of steering. The one launched after it was R/2008/062 on 24 Sep 2008, for airbag may not deploy. You can also see every Nissan recall, all recalls launched in 2008 and loss of power recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2008/117, launched 24 July 2008. 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.