Nissan Qashqai Recall R/2021/147: The Incorrect Weight Information Was Applied To The Certificate Of Conformity, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 28 Jun 2021
- Launched
- 10
- vehicles in the UK
- PG1CA
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Nissan recalled Qashqai vehicles built between 19 March 2020 and 29 September 2020. The incorrect weight information was applied to the Certificate of Conformity (COC). The recall notice describes the fix as: to proactively update the Certificate of Conformity (COC) and replace the vehicle registration document of all potentially affected vehicles. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The incorrect weight information was applied to the Certificate of Conformity (COC).
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE INCORRECT WEIGHT INFORMATION WAS APPLIED TO THE CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMITY Defect: The incorrect weight information was applied to the Certificate of Conformity (COC). Remedy: To proactively update the Certificate of Conformity (COC) and replace the vehicle registration document of all potentially affected vehicles.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the incorrect weight information was applied to the certificate of conformity.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: to proactively update the Certificate of Conformity (COC) and replace the vehicle registration document of all potentially affected vehicles.
Are You Affected?
Qashqai built between 19 March 2020 and 29 September 2020 may be included. Nissan estimates 10 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 PG1CA or the DVSA reference R/2021/147. 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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| QashqaiQASHQAI J12 lithium ion battery | Urgent | R/2026/290 | |
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| QashqaiQashqai (J12) battery management system | Low | R/2025/128 | |
| Juke, Leaf, QashqaiJuke (F16) Qashqai (J12) and Leaf (ZE1) VIN Scan | Low | R/2024/234 | |
| QashqaiOn affected vehicles the capacitive mat for hand on detection may have been damaged during manufacture of the steering wheel. The steering wheel may falsely detect the driver has their hands on the wheel with ProPilot engaged and not give a warning to place hands back on the wheel | Urgent | R/2024/021 |
This is one of 162 Nissan recalls in DVSA’s data. The Nissan recall launched before it was R/2021/188 on 27 May 2021, for the steering knuckles may deform affecting the steering performance. The one launched after it was R/2021/278 on 6 Sep 2021, for the right hand rear brake caliper could fail during an activation of the parking brake. You can also see every Nissan recall and all recalls launched in 2021.
Source: DVSA recall R/2021/147, launched 28 June 2021. 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.