Nissan Pixo Recall R/2009/144: Fuel May Leak, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 11 Jan 2010
- Launched
- 3,930
- vehicles in the UK
- PX9A3
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Nissan recalled Pixo vehicles built between 2 March 2009 and 22 August 2009. Due to an engineering fault in production a dimensional variation has occurred to the fuel pump seating. The dealer will replace the fuel pump gasket and O. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Due to an engineering fault in production a dimensional variation has occurred to the fuel pump seating. This may result in a possible fuel leak from the pump seating area whilst the vehicle is being fuelled.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FUEL MAY LEAK Defect: It has been identified that due to an engineering fault in production a dimensional variation has occurred to the fuel pump seating. This may result in a possible fuel leak from the pump seating area whilst the vehicle is being fuelled. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the fuel pump gasket and O replaced.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in a possible fuel leak from the pump seating area whilst the vehicle is being fuelled.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the fuel pump gasket and O.
Are You Affected?
Pixo built between 2 March 2009 and 22 August 2009 may be included. Nissan estimates 3,930 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 PX9A3 or the DVSA reference R/2009/144. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PixoHeater fan motor may overheat | Urgent | R/2013/082 | |
| PixoBrake lights may fail | Urgent | R/2010/034 | |
| QashqaiQashqai (J12) fuel pipe | Urgent | R/2025/424 | |
| NV400(X62) GEN4 fuel pipe | Urgent | R/2024/405 | |
| NV400Potential fuel ingress into a piezo-electric actuator unit within the fuel injectors | Urgent | R/2022/254 |
This is one of 162 Nissan recalls in DVSA’s data. The Nissan recall launched before it was R/2009/143 on 11 Jan 2010, for seat may detach. The one launched after it was R/2010/034 on 15 Apr 2010, for brake lights may fail. You can also see every Nissan recall, all recalls launched in 2010 and fuel leak recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2009/144, launched 11 January 2010. 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.