Nissan Qashqai, X-Trail Recall R/2011/159: Power Steering Assistance May Fail, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 23 Jan 2012
- Launched
- 2,693
- vehicles in the UK
- PG1B5 & R1112
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Nissan recalled Qashqai, X-Trail vehicles built between 6 August 2010 and 12 August 2011. It has been established that the casting for the heat sink on the Electric Power Steering (EPS) control unit may be out of specification. The recall notice describes the fix as: recall all affect vehicles and replace the EPS control unit. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
It has been established that the casting for the heat sink on the Electric Power Steering (EPS) control unit may be out of specification. In extreme cases this can cause a failure of the EPS motor which will illuminate a warning light on the dash. Whilst directional control is not affected it is possible that the driver will experience a sudden loss of power assistance.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POWER STEERING ASSISTANCE MAY FAIL Defect: It has been established that the casting for the heat sink on the Electric Power Steering (EPS) control unit may be out of specification. In extreme cases this can cause a failure of the EPS motor which will illuminate a warning light on the dash. Whilst directional control is not affected it is possible that the driver will experience a sudden loss of power assistance. Remedy: Recall all affect vehicles and replace the EPS control unit.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause a failure of the EPS motor which will illuminate a warning light on the dash.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: recall all affect vehicles and replace the EPS control unit.
Are You Affected?
Qashqai, X-Trail built between 6 August 2010 and 12 August 2011 may be included. Nissan estimates 2,693 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.
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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 PG1B5 & R1112 or the DVSA reference R/2011/159. 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/2011/057 on 13 Jun 2011, for possible wheel detachment. The one launched after it was R/2011/166 on 23 Jan 2012, for engine may stall. You can also see every Nissan recall, the Nissan X-Trail recall history, all recalls launched in 2012 and loss of power recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2011/159, launched 23 January 2012. 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.