2023 Nissan Ariya problems, complaints & recalls

Updated Oct 10, 2026 from NHTSA data · How we count

Owners have filed 39 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Nissan Ariya, most often about electrical system. There are 3 recalls for this model year.

Complaints: 39
Recalls: 3
Crashes: 1
Fires: 0
Injuries: 0
Median mileage: 40,500 mi

Key facts

Electrical System is the most-reported problem area, named in 24 of 39 complaints (62%).
Transmission & Drivetrain (10) and engine (9) follow.
Half of the complaints that list mileage happened before 40,500 mi.
Owners reported 1 crash, 0 fires and 0 injuries.
The 2023 Nissan Ariya has 3 recalls on file.
It has the most serious complaint record of all 3 Nissan Ariya model years we track.

A complaint can mention more than one problem area, so categories add up to more than the total.

Most-reported components

Component (as filed with NHTSA)	Complaints
Electrical system	24
Power train	10
Engine	9
Vehicle speed control	5
Fuel/propulsion system	4
Unknown or other	4
Service brakes	3
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control	2

When problems happen (mileage)

Mileage at the time of the problem, for 2023 Nissan Ariya complaints that list mileage.

2023 Nissan Ariya recalls (3)

Recall 24V560000Jul 25, 20241,188 vehicles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:INVERTER
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2023 Ariya vehicles. The inverter software may misdiagnose an error, which can shut down the EV system, resulting in a loss of drive power.
Risk: An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the vehicle's inverter software version and update the software, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 12, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R24A8.
Recall 24V391000Jun 3, 202484 vehicles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION MOTOR
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2023 Ariya vehicles. O-rings inside the electric front traction motor may have been damaged during assembly, which can result in an internal oil leak and an unexpected loss of drive power.
Risk: An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the front traction motor assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 26, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R24A3.
Recall 23V657000Sep 28, 20239,813 vehicles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:INVERTER
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2023 Ariya vehicles. The inverter software may detect a short circuit and shut down the EV system, resulting in a loss of drive power.
Risk: An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the inverter software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 20, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R23C6.

Recent 2023 Nissan Ariya complaints

Excerpts of the newest owner complaints, lightly cleaned of personal details. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Filed Sep 29, 2026NYElectrical SystemTransmission & Drivetrain
A 2023 Nissan Ariya developed a grinding/noise condition. An initial dealership repair did not correct it. The vehicle was promptly returned. Subsequent diagnosis involved the traction-motor/drivetrain area, and Nissan ultimately authorized substantial warranty work involving replacement/repair of the traction motor and associated components. The vehicle remained out of service for an extended period while additional leakage was reportedly identified.
NHTSA complaint #11767699 · source
Filed Sep 16, 2026TXOther / Unknown
The vehicle EV systems keeps going off and having us stranded on major highways - this an ongoing issue and has not been resolved by Nissan
NHTSA complaint #11764647 · source
Filed Sep 11, 202621,000 miVAElectrical System
The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Ariya. The contact stated that while driving 75 MPH and attempting to accelerate, the vehicle failed to respond and lost automotive power. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact pulled over to the side of the road, restarted the vehicle, and continued driving. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to be diagnosed; however, the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact associated the failure…
NHTSA complaint #11763715 · source
Filed May 21, 2026HIOther / Unknown
I am filing a safety complaint regarding my 2023 Nissan Ariya involving an apparent failure of the 12-volt battery and/or electrical system. While parked overnight in my driveway, powered off, and not plugged in nor charging, the front battery/engine compartment began sizzling, overheating, and producing smoke. The heat caused internal damage and disabled the vehicle. This created a serious fire risk because the incident occurred at my home while the vehicle was unattended…
NHTSA complaint #11739371 · source
Filed May 20, 2026CAElectrical System
The vehicle’s EV system and related electrical components appear to be malfunctioning, causing repeated “EV System Off” error messages and rendering the vehicle inoperable. The vehicle is currently at the dealership and available for inspection upon request. The defect created a significant safety risk because the vehicle became unreliable and could unexpectedly fail to operate, leaving me stranded and without dependable transportation. This placed both myself and others at…
NHTSA complaint #11739123 · source
Filed Apr 16, 2026SCBrakes
At approximately 18,500 miles, my 2023 Nissan Ariya experienced a brake system failure while driving. The vehicle exhibited abnormal braking behavior and reduced braking performance, creating a serious safety concern. I was able to safely stop the vehicle, but the failure could have resulted in an accident. The vehicle was taken to a Nissan dealership for inspection. The diagnosis revealed severe and premature wear of the rear brake pads and significant damage to the rear…
NHTSA complaint #11731604 · source
Filed Apr 2, 2026KYTransmission & Drivetrain
Recently I been hearing a clicking noise every time I come to a complete stop and when I take off again. It started happening recently. After I hear the click noise coming from the middle of the front of my car, the wheel feels like it’s spinning just a little bit before coming to a stop.
NHTSA complaint #11728901 · source
Filed Mar 8, 2026FLElectrical SystemFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
At low speeds after startup, the car automatically shifts from drive into neutral. The car will be locked in neutral, not letting you put it in park, drive, or reverse. To get the car back into drive, you must come to a complete stop, turn the car off, back on, and floor the accelerator. Failure to floor the accelerator will lead to the car getting stuck in neutral again. I have pulled out into traffic on numerous occasions and had the car die in the middle of the road,…
NHTSA complaint #11722759 · source

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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data, as of Oct 10, 2026. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology