Nissan X-Trail Recall R/2026/265: x-TRAIL T33 Lithium Ion Battery, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 10 Jul 2026
- Launched
- 21,835
- vehicles in the UK
- R26A5
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Nissan recalled X-Trail vehicles built between 1 December 2021 and 21 April 2026. The lithium-ion battery controller (LBC) on some X-Trail (T33) vehicles may not properly maintain diagnostic robustness. The dealer will update the Battery Management Software (BMW). You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The lithium-ion battery controller (LBC) on some X-Trail (T33) vehicles may not properly maintain diagnostic robustness. It has been found that these ICs may misdiagnose abnormalities and as a result the system may enter fail-safe mode during driving which restricts motor output and prohibits charging. Under certain conditions a loss of motive power may occur and the vehicle may stop while driving due to the loss of propulsion.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: X-TRAIL T33 Lithium Ion Battery Defect: For affected vehicles the lithium-ion battery controller (LBC) on some X-Trail (T33) vehicles may not properly maintain diagnostic robustness. It has been found that these ICs may misdiagnose abnormalities and as a result the system may enter fail-safe mode during driving which restricts motor output and prohibits charging. Under certain conditions a loss of motive power may occur and the vehicle may stop while driving due to the loss of propulsion. Remedy: Update to the Battery Management Software (BMW)
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: x-TRAIL T33 lithium ion battery.
The Fix
The dealer will update the Battery Management Software (BMW). The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
X-Trail built between 1 December 2021 and 21 April 2026 may be included. Nissan estimates 21,835 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 R26A5 or the DVSA reference R/2026/265. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| X-TrailXTRAIL (T33) intelligent speed assistance | Low | R/2025/052 | |
| X-TrailXTRAIL (T33) adaptive LED headlight | Book soon | R/2025/051 | |
| Almera, Navara, Patrol, Terrano and 2 moreA non-dessicated passenger airbag inflator was used during previous recall to replace this component | Urgent | R/2018/100 | |
| Almera, Navara, Patrol, Terrano and 2 moreReplace airbag inflators checked but not replaced under previous recall R/2015/093 | Urgent | R/2017/279 | |
| Patrol, X-TrailAirbag may fail | Urgent | R/2017/039 |
This is one of 162 Nissan recalls in DVSA’s data. The Nissan recall launched before it was R/2026/095 on 1 Apr 2026, for adBlue dosing inactive. The one launched after it was R/2026/290 on 14 Jul 2026, for qASHQAI J12 lithium ion battery. You can also see every Nissan recall, the Nissan X-Trail recall history, all recalls launched in 2026 and loss of power recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2026/265, launched 10 July 2026. 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.