Nissan Ariya Recall R/2025/480: Ariya (FE0) Headlamp, Who Is Affected And What To Do

DVSA reference R/2025/480, campaign code R25C9. Data updated daily from DVSA.

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How serious
20 Nov 2025
Launched
148
vehicles in the UK
R25C9
Manufacturer’s campaign code

Nissan recalled Ariya vehicles built between 14 March 2022 and 24 February 2025. There is concern that the left side headlamp beam may be out of alignment. The dealer will adjust the left side head lamp beam according to specification. You won't usually pay for it.1

What’s Wrong

There is concern that the left side headlamp beam may be out of alignment.

DVSA's Original Wording

Concern: Ariya (FE0) Headlamp Defect: For affected vehicles there is concern that the left side headlamp beam may be out of alignment. Remedy: The left side head lamp beam will be adjusted according to specification

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The Risk

The recall notice describes the concern as: ariya (FE0) headlamp.

The Fix

The dealer will adjust the left side head lamp beam according to specification.

Are You Affected?

Ariya built between 14 March 2022 and 24 February 2025 may be included. Nissan estimates 148 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.

What To Do Now

  1. Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Nissan.
  2. Book with any franchised Nissan dealer, quoting the campaign code R25C9 or the DVSA reference R/2025/480. See how to get a Nissan recall fixed.
  3. Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
LaunchedVehicle and faultSeverityReference
AriyaAriya (FE0) traction motorLowR/2024/238
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 ringsUrgentR/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 ONLowR/2023/118
X-TrailXTRAIL (T33) adaptive LED headlightBook soonR/2025/051
QashqaiBody control module may fail to warn driver of indicator light malfunctionBook soonR/2018/091

This is one of 162 Nissan recalls in DVSA’s data. The Nissan recall launched before it was R/2025/424 on 20 Oct 2025, for qashqai (J12) fuel pipe. The one launched after it was R/2025/512 on 26 Jan 2026, for interstar (XDD/XDE) accelerator pedal. You can also see every Nissan recall and all recalls launched in 2025.


Source: DVSA recall R/2025/480, launched 20 November 2025. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.

Sources

  1. 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.