Nissan E-NV200, NV200, X-Trail Recall R/2016/081: Back Doors / Hatchback May Be Unsupported When Open, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 31 Aug 2016
- Launched
- 4,377
- vehicles in the UK
- TBA
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Nissan recalled E-NV200, NV200, X-Trail vehicles built between 1 August 2009 and 4 March 2016. The paint coating applied to the back door gas stay does not comply with the design requirement for anti-corrosion. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace the back door gas stay. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The paint coating applied to the back door gas stay does not comply with the design requirement for anti-corrosion. Therefore the outer tube of the gas stay may corrode and crack resulting in the loss of the pressurised gas inside the gas stay. In this condition the gas stay would be unable to support the opening of the back door allowing it to drop on the vehicle user.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: BACK DOORS / HATCHBACK MAY BE UNSUPPORTED WHEN OPEN Defect: The paint coating applied to the back door gas stay does not comply with the design requirement for anti-corrosion. Therefore the outer tube of the gas stay may corrode and crack resulting in the loss of the pressurised gas inside the gas stay. In this condition the gas stay would be unable to support the opening of the back door allowing it to drop on the vehicle user. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the back door gas stay.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in the loss of the pressurised gas inside the gas stay.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace the back door gas stay.
Are You Affected?
E-NV200, NV200, X-Trail built between 1 August 2009 and 4 March 2016 may be included. Nissan estimates 4,377 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 TBA or the DVSA reference R/2016/081. 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/2016/157 on 25 Jul 2016, for rear oxygen sensor may fail. The one launched after it was R/2016/185 on 19 Sep 2016, for steering wheel may break/detach and cause loss of steering. You can also see every Nissan recall, the Nissan X-Trail recall history, all recalls launched in 2016 and door and latch recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2016/081, launched 31 August 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.