Nissan Micra, Note Recall R/2016/008: Engine May Stall And/or Fail To Restart, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 22 Feb 2016
- Launched
- 2,010
- vehicles in the UK
- PR1601
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Nissan recalled Micra, Note vehicles built between 9 July 2015 and 11 January 2016. The engine ignition coil may not be to the correct specification. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace the ignition coil with new. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The engine ignition coil may not be to the correct specification. The internal electrical components of the coil may short circuit resulting in an engine misfire. In the worst case this short circuit may cause a fuse inside the Power Distribution Module (IPDM) to fail stopping power to the ignition relay. In this condition the engine may stall and prevent the customer from being able to restart the engine.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ENGINE MAY STALL AND/OR FAIL TO RESTART Defect: The engine ignition coil may not be to the correct specification. The internal electrical components of the coil may short circuit resulting in an engine misfire. In the worst case this short circuit may cause a fuse inside the Power Distribution Module (IPDM) to fail stopping power to the ignition relay. In this condition the engine may stall and prevent the customer from being able to restart the engine. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the ignition coil with new.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in an engine misfire.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace the ignition coil with new.
Are You Affected?
Micra, Note built between 9 July 2015 and 11 January 2016 may be included. Nissan estimates 2,010 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 PR1601 or the DVSA reference R/2016/008. 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/2015/256 on 15 Feb 2016, for drivers airbag may rupture if deployed. The one launched after it was R/2016/050 on 24 Mar 2016, for headlight auto levelling system may malfunction when vehicle is fully laden. You can also see every Nissan recall, the Nissan Micra recall history, all recalls launched in 2016 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2016/008, launched 22 February 2016. 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.