Nissan Qashqai Recall R/2019/413: Incorrect Permissable Front Axle Figures Were Given On The VIN Label, Who Is Affected And What To Do

DVSA reference R/2019/413, campaign code PG9BE. Data updated daily from DVSA.

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How serious
18 Dec 2019
Launched
12
vehicles in the UK
PG9BE
Manufacturer’s campaign code

Nissan recalled Qashqai vehicles built between 14 August 2019 and 3 September 2019. Incorrect permissible front axle figures were given on the VIN label. The dealer will replace VIN label with new. You won't usually pay for it.1

What’s Wrong

Incorrect permissible front axle figures were given on the VIN label.

DVSA's Original Wording

Concern: INCORRECT PERMISSABLE FRONT AXLE FIGURES WERE GIVEN ON THE VIN LABEL Defect: Incorrect permissible front axle figures were given on the VIN label. Remedy: Replace VIN label with new

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The Risk

The recall notice describes the concern as: incorrect permissable front axle figures were given on the VIN label.

The Fix

The dealer will replace VIN label with new.

Are You Affected?

Qashqai built between 14 August 2019 and 3 September 2019 may be included. Nissan estimates 12 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.

What To Do Now

  1. Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Nissan.
  2. Book with any franchised Nissan dealer, quoting the campaign code PG9BE or the DVSA reference R/2019/413. See how to get a Nissan recall fixed.
  3. 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/2019/349 on 30 Oct 2019, for the masses applied on the VIN label may be incorrect. The one launched after it was R/2020/004 on 15 Jan 2020, for passenger air bag may not deploy correctly. You can also see every Nissan recall, all recalls launched in 2019 and suspension recalls across every make.


Source: DVSA recall R/2019/413, launched 18 December 2019. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.

Sources

  1. 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.