Nissan Teana, Z50 Murano Recall R/2009/054: Engine May Stall, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 15 Jun 2009
- Launched
- 2,539
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2009/054
- DVSA reference
Nissan recalled Teana, Z50 Murano vehicles built between 17 October 2002 and 11 January 2008. The air intake duct on VQ23/35DE engines may become detached from the intermediate resonator of the engine's air intake system. The dealer will replace the subject air intake duct. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The air intake duct on VQ23/35DE engines may become detached from the intermediate resonator of the engine's air intake system. This can result in unstable idling poor acceleration or engine stall whilst driving.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ENGINE MAY STALL Defect: It has been identified that the air intake duct on VQ23/35DE engines may become detached from the intermediate resonator of the engine's air intake system. This can result in unstable idling poor acceleration or engine stall whilst driving Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the subject air intake duct replaced.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in unstable idling poor acceleration or engine stall whilst driving.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the subject air intake duct.
Are You Affected?
Teana, Z50 Murano built between 17 October 2002 and 11 January 2008 may be included. Nissan estimates 2,539 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/2009/054. 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/2009/015 on 24 Apr 2009, for airbag may not deploy. The one launched after it was R/2009/102 on 9 Nov 2009, for rear seat belt buckle may detach from seat frame. You can also see every Nissan recall, all recalls launched in 2009 and loss of power recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2009/054, launched 15 June 2009. 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.