Nissan Qashqai Recall R/2018/091: Body Control Module May Fail To Warn Driver Of Indicator Light Malfunction, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 17 Apr 2018
- Launched
- 10,791
- vehicles in the UK
- PG8B5 / PG8BB
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Nissan recalled Qashqai vehicles built between 12 June 2017 and 15 January 2018. Due to an incorrect software setting of the Body Control Module (BCM) the system may not trigger a warning (double speed flashing) in the case of a direction indicator lamp failure. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles reprogram the Body Control Module. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Due to an incorrect software setting of the Body Control Module (BCM) the system may not trigger a warning (double speed flashing) in the case of a direction indicator lamp failure.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: BODY CONTROL MODULE MAY FAIL TO WARN DRIVER OF INDICATOR LIGHT MALFUNCTION Defect: Due to an incorrect software setting of the Body Control Module (BCM) the system may not trigger a warning (double speed flashing) in the case of a direction indicator lamp failure. Remedy: On affected vehicles reprogram the Body Control Module.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: body control module may fail to warn driver of indicator light malfunction.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles reprogram the Body Control Module. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
Qashqai built between 12 June 2017 and 15 January 2018 may be included. Nissan estimates 10,791 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 PG8B5 / PG8BB or the DVSA reference R/2018/091. 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/2018/084 on 21 Mar 2018, for front wheel hub may not be manufactured to correct specification. The one launched after it was R/2018/092 on 17 Apr 2018, for vIN gross combination weight information is incorrect. You can also see every Nissan recall, all recalls launched in 2018 and software recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2018/091, launched 17 April 2018. 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.