Nissan Ariya Recall R/2024/238: Ariya (FE0) Traction Motor, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 19 Aug 2024
- Launched
- 126
- vehicles in the UK
- R24A2
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Nissan recalled Ariya vehicles built between 12 May 2022 and 21 June 2023. An oil seal within the traction motor may leak causing a malfunction resulting in the traction motor going into failsafe and traction torque reducing to zero. The dealer will replace the traction motor. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
An oil seal within the traction motor may leak causing a malfunction resulting in the traction motor going into failsafe and traction torque reducing to zero.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Ariya (FE0) Traction Motor Defect: On affected vehicles an oil seal within the traction motor may leak causing a malfunction resulting in the traction motor going into failsafe and traction torque reducing to zero. Remedy: Replace the traction motor.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause a malfunction resulting in the traction motor going into failsafe and traction torque reducing to zero.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the traction motor.
Are You Affected?
Ariya built between 12 May 2022 and 21 June 2023 may be included. Nissan estimates 126 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 R24A2 or the DVSA reference R/2024/238. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AriyaAriya (FE0) headlamp | Book soon | R/2025/480 | |
| AriyaOn 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 | Urgent | R/2023/281 | |
| AriyaOn affected vehicles a potential software concern may result in the combination meter screen intermittently switching OFF for 5 seconds and then switching back ON | Low | R/2023/118 |
This is one of 162 Nissan recalls in DVSA’s data. The Nissan recall launched before it was R/2024/234 on 17 Jun 2024, for juke (F16) Qashqai (J12) and Leaf (ZE1) VIN Scan. The one launched after it was R/2024/401 on 29 Oct 2024, for (X82) Airbag. You can also see every Nissan recall and all recalls launched in 2024.
Source: DVSA recall R/2024/238, launched 19 August 2024. 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.