Nissan Recalls Almost 10,000 Ariyas for Unexpected Loss of Power

by Chris Teague

Published: October 6th, 2023

nissan recalls almost 10 000 ariyas for unexpected loss of power

The Nissan Ariya had early delays that softened what could have been a significant EV release for the automaker, but the reviews are generally positive, as most are impressed with its cabin quality and comfort. Despite that, the SUV is facing a recall of almost 10,000 units for an issue with its software that could cause an unexpected shutdown.

Nissan’s recall documentation states that the Ariya’s drive motor slip ring assembly can give off fibrous shavings that could cause a short circuit in the rings. When that happens, the shavings are burned off with no damage, but the motors are cut as a protective measure, causing a loss of drive power. While dangerous and probably quite frightening in motion, the problem resolves itself after turning the Ariya on and off.

The automaker first noticed the issue in January 2022 but found no damage to the motors. Nissan received reports of the problem from owners in global markets, but no injuries or crashes are known to have happened as a result.

Dealers will notify owners of affected vehicles in late October. The fix involves reprogramming the failsafe protocols, and the dealer should be able to fix the problem in less than an hour. This recall is the Ariya’s so far this year. The first came in February for an issue with the steering column that could cause the steering wheel to detach.

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Chris Teague

Chris grew up in, under, and around cars, but took the long way around to becoming an automotive writer. After a career in technology consulting and a trip through business school, Chris began writing about the automotive industry as a way to reconnect with his passion and get behind the wheel of a new car every week. He focuses on taking complex industry stories and making them digestible by any reader. Just don’t expect him to stay away from high-mileage Porsches.

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Dukeisduke on Oct 09, 2023

Nissans being Nissans. The Ariya is lame, just like Nissan's advertising.

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Anonymous on Oct 10, 2023

"Don't buy it for the 'E', buy it for the recalls."

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