Nissan Ariya Recall R/2023/281: On Affected Vehicles There Is A Potential For Conductive Fibrous Shavings From The Drive…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 16 Oct 2023
- Launched
- 3,538
- vehicles in the UK
- R23C7
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Nissan recalled Ariya vehicles built between 9 March 2022 and 5 April 2023. There is a potential for conductive fibrous shavings from the drive motors, slip ring assembly to momentarily cause a short circuit between the two slip rings. The dealer will update the software of the Inverter ECM with software that has been modified to reset instantly in the event of a short circuit detection. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
There is a potential for conductive fibrous shavings from the drive motors, slip ring assembly to momentarily cause a short circuit between the two slip rings.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: On affected vehicles there is a potential for conductive fibrous shavings from the drive motors slip ring assembly to momentarily cause a short circuit between the two slip rings. Defect: On affected vehicles there is a potential for conductive fibrous shavings from the drive motors� slip ring assembly to momentarily cause a short circuit between the two slip rings. Remedy: Update the software of the Inverter ECM with software that has been modified to reset instantly in the event of a short circuit detection.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: on affected vehicles there is a potential for conductive fibrous shavings from the drive motors slip ring assembly to momentarily cause a short circuit between the two slip rings.
The Fix
The dealer will update the software of the Inverter ECM with software that has been modified to reset instantly in the event of a short circuit detection. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
Ariya built between 9 March 2022 and 5 April 2023 may be included. Nissan estimates 3,538 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 R23C7 or the DVSA reference R/2023/281. 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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Source: DVSA recall R/2023/281, launched 16 October 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.