Nissan Qashqai Recall R/2026/290: qASHQAI J12 Lithium Ion Battery, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 14 Jul 2026
- Launched
- 15,592
- vehicles in the UK
- PG5CA
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Nissan recalled Qashqai vehicles built between 8 July 2025 and 20 May 2026. There is an issue involving the E power Battery Management system (BMS) where warnings and entering limp mode or loss of power cannot be ruled out. The dealer will reprogram the battery management system (BMS). You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
There is an issue involving the E power Battery Management system (BMS) where warnings and entering limp mode or loss of power cannot be ruled out. Vehicle will not return to normal function until power-latch (IGN off for approximately 30 mins and key away from vehicle).
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: QASHQAI J12 Lithium Ion Battery Defect: For affected vehicles there is an issue involving the E power Battery Management system (BMS) where warnings and entering limp mode or loss of power cannot be ruled out. Vehicle will not return to normal function until power-latch (IGN off for approximately 30 mins and key away from vehicle). Remedy: Reprogram the Battery Management System (BMS).
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: qASHQAI J12 lithium ion battery.
The Fix
The dealer will reprogram the battery management system (BMS). The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
Qashqai built between 8 July 2025 and 20 May 2026 may be included. Nissan estimates 15,592 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 PG5CA or the DVSA reference R/2026/290. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| QashqaiQashqai (J12) fuel pipe | Urgent | R/2025/424 | |
| QashqaiQashqai (J12) battery management system | Low | R/2025/128 | |
| Juke, Leaf, QashqaiJuke (F16) Qashqai (J12) and Leaf (ZE1) VIN Scan | Low | R/2024/234 | |
| QashqaiOn affected vehicles the capacitive mat for hand on detection may have been damaged during manufacture of the steering wheel. The steering wheel may falsely detect the driver has their hands on the wheel with ProPilot engaged and not give a warning to place hands back on the wheel | Urgent | R/2024/021 | |
| QashqaiOn affected vehicles the child lock function on the rear door locks may be out of specification. The child lock may become disengaged when the inside door handle is operated | Book soon | R/2023/232 |
This is one of 162 Nissan recalls in DVSA’s data. The Nissan recall launched before it was R/2026/265 on 10 Jul 2026, for x-TRAIL T33 lithium ion battery. The one launched after it was R/2026/296 on 29 Jul 2026, for iNTERSTAR XDD/XDE emissions label. You can also see every Nissan recall, all recalls launched in 2026 and door and latch recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2026/290, launched 14 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.