Nissan Juke, Leaf, Micra And 1 More Recall R/2015/133: Engine Push Start Switch May Malfunction, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 4 Aug 2015
- Launched
- 10,248
- vehicles in the UK
- R1511
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Nissan recalled Juke, Leaf, Micra and 1 more vehicles built between 5 June 2013 and 16 March 2015. With a push start ignition switch the switch may remain in the pressed position and not return after switching the engine on. The dealer will inspect and where necessary modify the push start switch housing. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
With a push start ignition switch the switch may remain in the pressed position and not return after switching the engine on. If the vehicle continues to be driven in this condition the emergency engine stop function may operate and cause the engine to unintentionally stop.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ENGINE PUSH START SWITCH MAY MALFUNCTION Defect: On affected models with a push start ignition switch the switch may remain in the pressed position and not return after switching the engine on. If the vehicle continues to be driven in this condition the emergency engine stop function may operate and cause the engine to unintentionally stop. Remedy: Inspect and where necessary modify the push start switch housing.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: engine push start switch may malfunction.
The Fix
The dealer will inspect and where necessary modify the push start switch housing.
Are You Affected?
Juke, Leaf, Micra and 1 more built between 5 June 2013 and 16 March 2015 may be included. Nissan estimates 10,248 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 R1511 or the DVSA reference R/2015/133. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| JukeJuke (F16) front seat belt | Urgent | R/2025/118 | |
| Juke, Leaf, QashqaiJuke (F16) Qashqai (J12) and Leaf (ZE1) VIN Scan | Low | R/2024/234 | |
| JukeJuke (F16) right hand rear door | Book soon | R/2024/179 | |
| LeafA potential concern affecting the Vehicle Control Module (VCM) logic of some vehicles has been identified whereby in specific and rare circumstances after switching off the cruise control function there is a possibility of unintended acceleration | Low | R/2023/215 | |
| MicraIn certain vehicles should the driver s seat be set in the position where it coincides with a design feature in the upper rail it may in certain conditions exceed the stress limits of the rail material | Low | R/2023/095 |
This is one of 162 Nissan recalls in DVSA’s data. The Nissan recall launched before it was R/2015/066 on 20 Apr 2015, for unexpected acceleration may occur. The one launched after it was R/2015/135 on 4 Aug 2015, for loss of steering control. You can also see every Nissan recall, the Nissan Juke recall history and all recalls launched in 2015.
Source: DVSA recall R/2015/133, launched 4 August 2015. 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.