Nissan Q30, QX30 Recall R/2018/294: Engine Control Module Identification Label Does Not Contain Certification Number, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 22 Oct 2018
- Launched
- 2
- vehicles in the UK
- P8331
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Nissan recalled Q30, QX30 vehicles built between 26 March 2018 and 20 July 2018. Engine Control Module (ECM) identification label does not contain the certification number on the label. The dealer will attach correct ECM label to affected vehicles. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Engine Control Module (ECM) identification label does not contain the certification number on the label.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ENGINE CONTROL MODULE IDENTIFICATION LABEL DOES NOT CONTAIN CERTIFICATION NUMBER Defect: Engine Control Module (ECM) identification label does not contain the certification number on the label. Remedy: Attach correct ECM label to affected vehicles.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: engine control module identification label does not contain certification number.
The Fix
The dealer will attach correct ECM label to affected vehicles.
Are You Affected?
Q30, QX30 built between 26 March 2018 and 20 July 2018 may be included. Nissan estimates 2 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 P8331 or the DVSA reference R/2018/294. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q30, QX30The child safety rear door lock indicates the wrong positions in the owner's manual | Book soon | R/2018/330 |
This is one of 162 Nissan recalls in DVSA’s data. The Nissan recall launched before it was R/2018/234 on 5 Sep 2018, for internal ignition switch spring may have been maunfactured with a surface defect. The one launched after it was R/2018/330 on 6 Dec 2018, for the child safety rear door lock indicates the wrong positions in the owner's manual. You can also see every Nissan recall and all recalls launched in 2018.
Source: DVSA recall R/2018/294, launched 22 October 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.