Nissan Leaf Recall R/2017/173: Headlamp Auto Aim Function May Not Operate, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 19 Jul 2017
- Launched
- 65
- vehicles in the UK
- PG7BA
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Nissan recalled Leaf vehicles built between 12 February 2017 and 29 March 2017. Due to a non confromity in production the headlamp auto aim function may not operate. The dealer will reconfigure and then reinitialise the headlamp leveliser control unit on affected vehicles. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Due to a non confromity in production the headlamp auto aim function may not operate.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: HEADLAMP AUTO AIM FUNCTION MAY NOT OPERATE Defect: Due to a non confromity in production the headlamp auto aim function may not operate Remedy: Reconfigure and then reinitialise the headlamp leveliser control unit on affected vehicles.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: headlamp auto aim function may not operate.
The Fix
The dealer will reconfigure and then reinitialise the headlamp leveliser control unit on affected vehicles.
Are You Affected?
Leaf built between 12 February 2017 and 29 March 2017 may be included. Nissan estimates 65 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 PG7BA or the DVSA reference R/2017/173. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Juke, Leaf, QashqaiJuke (F16) Qashqai (J12) and Leaf (ZE1) VIN Scan | Low | R/2024/234 | |
| 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 | |
| Leaf, NV200The welded joint on the actuator plate within the reducer may be of poor quality and the park lock may not engage | Low | R/2020/294 | |
| Juke, Leaf, Micra, NoteEngine push start switch may malfunction | Low | R/2015/133 | |
| LeafLoss of steering control | Urgent | R/2014/171 |
This is one of 162 Nissan recalls in DVSA’s data. The Nissan recall launched before it was R/2017/039 on 26 Jun 2017, for airbag may fail. The one launched after it was R/2017/243 on 30 Aug 2017, for ignition switch wiring harness insecure. You can also see every Nissan recall, the Nissan Leaf recall history and all recalls launched in 2017.
Source: DVSA recall R/2017/173, launched 19 July 2017. 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.