Nissan X-Trail Recall R/2012/105: Engine Insulation May Rest On Turbocharger, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 22 Oct 2012
- Launched
- 14,025
- vehicles in the UK
- R1219
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Nissan recalled X-Trail vehicles built between 21 December 2006 and 27 April 2012. The engine bay insulation for right hand drive vehicles equipped with 2.0 l diesel engine (M9R) engine may have insufficient clearance from the turbocharger. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to fit an additional bracket to position the engine bay insulation away from the turbocharger. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The engine bay insulation for right hand drive vehicles equipped with 2.0 l diesel engine (M9R) engine may have insufficient clearance from the turbocharger. In extreme cases this may cause the insulation to smoulder due to the high temperature of the turbocharger.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ENGINE INSULATION MAY REST ON TURBOCHARGER Defect: The engine bay insulation for right hand drive vehicles equipped with 2.0 l diesel engine (M9R) engine may have insufficient clearance from the turbocharger. In extreme cases this may cause the insulation to smoulder due to the high temperature of the turbocharger. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to fit an additional bracket to position the engine bay insulation away from the turbocharger.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause the insulation to smoulder due to the high temperature of the turbocharger.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to fit an additional bracket to position the engine bay insulation away from the turbocharger.
Are You Affected?
X-Trail built between 21 December 2006 and 27 April 2012 may be included. Nissan estimates 14,025 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 R1219 or the DVSA reference R/2012/105. 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/2012/103 on 24 Sep 2012, for possible loss of steering. The one launched after it was R/2013/019 on 25 Feb 2013, for airbag may release high temperature gases. You can also see every Nissan recall, the Nissan X-Trail recall history and all recalls launched in 2012.
Source: DVSA recall R/2012/105, launched 22 October 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.