Nissan GT-R Recall R/2021/188: The Steering Knuckles May Deform Affecting The Steering Performance, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 27 May 2021
- Launched
- 2
- vehicles in the UK
- R21A4
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Nissan recalled GT-R vehicles built between 20 August 2020 and 16 October 2020. The steering knuckles may deform affecting the steering performance. The dealer will replace the front knuckle steering at both sides of all potentially affected vehicles. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The steering knuckles may deform affecting the steering performance.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE STEERING KNUCKLES MAY DEFORM AFFECTING THE STEERING PERFORMANCE Defect: The steering knuckles may deform affecting the steering performance. Remedy: Replace the front knuckle steering at both sides of all potentially affected vehicles.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the steering knuckles may deform affecting the steering performance.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the front knuckle steering at both sides of all potentially affected vehicles.
Are You Affected?
GT-R built between 20 August 2020 and 16 October 2020 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 R21A4 or the DVSA reference R/2021/188. 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/2021/144 on 27 Apr 2021, for the fuel supply pipe may contact the cylinder head cover. The one launched after it was R/2021/147 on 28 Jun 2021, for the incorrect weight information was applied to the certificate of conformity. You can also see every Nissan recall, all recalls launched in 2021 and steering recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2021/188, launched 27 May 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.