Nissan Micra Recall R/2023/095: In Certain Vehicles Should The Driver S Seat Be Set In The Position Where It Coincides…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 30 Jun 2023
- Launched
- 41,191
- vehicles in the UK
- R22D6
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Nissan recalled Micra vehicles built between 5 December 2016 and 5 October 2021. Should the driver,s seat be set in the position where it coincides with a design feature,in the upper rail it may,in certain conditions exceed the stress limits of the rail material. The dealer will replace the seat slide rails with countermeasure parts. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Should the driver,s seat be set in the position where it coincides with a design feature,in the upper rail it may,in certain conditions exceed the stress limits of the rail material.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: In certain vehicles should the driver s seat be set in the position where it coincides with a design feature in the upper rail it may in certain conditions exceed the stress limits of the rail material. Defect: In certain vehicles should the driver�s seat be set in the position where it coincides with a design feature�in the upper rail it may�in certain conditions exceed the stress limits of the rail material. Remedy: Replace the seat slide rails with countermeasure parts.�
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: in certain vehicles should the driver s seat be set in the position where it coincides with a design feature in the upper rail it may in certain conditions exceed the stress limits of the rail material.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the seat slide rails with countermeasure parts.
Are You Affected?
Micra built between 5 December 2016 and 5 October 2021 may be included. Nissan estimates 41,191 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 R22D6 or the DVSA reference R/2023/095. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MicraThe masses applied on the VIN label may be incorrect | Low | R/2019/349 | |
| MicraThe passenger air bag may develop a tear during deployment | Urgent | R/2019/312 | |
| MicraFront wheel hub may not be manufactured to correct specification | Book soon | R/2018/084 | |
| MicraIgnition switch wiring harness insecure | Urgent | R/2017/243 | |
| Micra, NoteEngine may stall and/or fail to restart | Urgent | R/2016/008 |
This is one of 162 Nissan recalls in DVSA’s data. The Nissan recall launched before it was R/2023/118 on 15 May 2023, for on affected vehicles a potential software concern may result in the combination meter…. The one launched after it was R/2023/215 on 28 Jul 2023, for a potential concern affecting the Vehicle Control Module (VCM) logic of some vehicles has…. You can also see every Nissan recall, the Nissan Micra recall history and all recalls launched in 2023.
Source: DVSA recall R/2023/095, launched 30 June 2023. 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.