Nissan Pulsar Recall R/2016/050: Headlight Auto Levelling System May Malfunction When Vehicle Is Fully Laden, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 24 Mar 2016
- Launched
- 8,404
- vehicles in the UK
- PS6B2
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Nissan recalled Pulsar vehicles built between 22 May 2014 and 21 December 2015. With Pulsar headlight auto levelling the initialisation process during production was incorrect. The dealer will reprogram the Intelligent Power Distribution Module (IPDM) and re-initialise the headlamp auto-levelling system. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
With Pulsar headlight auto levelling the initialisation process during production was incorrect. In this condition affected vehicles may not correctly adjust the height of the headlamp aim when the rear of the vehicle is heavily laden and therefore may not comply with the specific regulation requirements.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: HEADLIGHT AUTO LEVELLING SYSTEM MAY MALFUNCTION WHEN VEHICLE IS FULLY LADEN Defect: On affected vehicles with Pulsar headlight auto levelling the initialisation process during production was incorrect. In this condition affected vehicles may not correctly adjust the height of the headlamp aim when the rear of the vehicle is heavily laden and therefore may not comply with the specific regulation requirements Remedy: Reprogram the Intelligent Power Distribution Module (IPDM) and re-initialise the headlamp auto-levelling system.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: headlight auto levelling system may malfunction when vehicle is fully laden.
The Fix
The dealer will reprogram the Intelligent Power Distribution Module (IPDM) and re-initialise the headlamp auto-levelling system. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
Pulsar built between 22 May 2014 and 21 December 2015 may be included. Nissan estimates 8,404 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 PS6B2 or the DVSA reference R/2016/050. 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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| QashqaiBody control module may fail to warn driver of indicator light malfunction | Book soon | R/2018/091 |
This is one of 162 Nissan recalls in DVSA’s data. The Nissan recall launched before it was R/2016/008 on 22 Feb 2016, for engine may stall and/or fail to restart. The one launched after it was R/2016/105 on 10 May 2016, for oil may leak onto hot engine components. You can also see every Nissan recall and all recalls launched in 2016.
Source: DVSA recall R/2016/050, launched 24 March 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.