Nissan Qashqai Recall R/2017/281: Door Mirror Direction Indicator May Not Operate, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 11 Dec 2017
- Launched
- 202
- vehicles in the UK
- PG7BK
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Nissan recalled Qashqai vehicles built between 12 June 2017 and 28 June 2017. The door mirror indicator repeater may not operate as intended when the heated rear screen is switched on. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles inspect wiring and where necessaary rework the indicator connnections. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The door mirror indicator repeater may not operate as intended when the heated rear screen is switched on.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: DOOR MIRROR DIRECTION INDICATOR MAY NOT OPERATE Defect: The door mirror indicator repeater may not operate as intended when the heated rear screen is switched on. Remedy: On affected vehicles inspect wiring and where necessaary rework the indicator connnections.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: door mirror direction indicator may not operate.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles inspect wiring and where necessaary rework the indicator connnections.
Are You Affected?
Qashqai built between 12 June 2017 and 28 June 2017 may be included. Nissan estimates 202 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 PG7BK or the DVSA reference R/2017/281. 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/2017/279 on 11 Dec 2017, for replace airbag inflators checked but not replaced under previous recall R/2015/093. The one launched after it was R/2018/045 on 5 Mar 2018, for fuel filter support may break. You can also see every Nissan recall, all recalls launched in 2017 and door and latch recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2017/281, launched 11 December 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.