2023-2024 Nissan Z Wiring Recall (24V798)

Recall 24V798 at a glance

What is wrong with the 2023-2024 Nissan Z in recall 24V798?

The connectors for the right-side pedestrian detection sensors may be reversed in the front bumper harness, which can prevent the pop-up engine hood from activating as intended.

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Nissan Z vehicles. The connectors for the right-side pedestrian detection sensors may be reversed in the front bumper harness, which can prevent the pop-up engine hood from activating as intended.

Is it safe to drive a 2023-2024 Z with recall 24V798?

NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: A pop-up engine hood that does not activate in a pedestrian crash can increase the risk of injury.

NHTSA describes the risk this way: A pop-up engine hood that does not activate in a pedestrian crash can increase the risk of injury.

NHTSA has not issued a do-not-drive or park-outside warning for this recall. Still, get the repair done as soon as it is available, and stop driving if you notice symptoms related to the wiring.

Which vehicles are included in recall 24V798?

Recall 24V798 covers 4,036 vehicles: 2023-2024 Nissan Z.

NHTSA lists 4,036 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.

What is the fix for the Z wiring recall?

Yes. Dealers will replace the front bumper harness, free of charge.

Dealers will replace the front bumper harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 11, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R24B6.

When was recall 24V798 announced?

Nissan North America, Inc. reported recall 24V798 to NHTSA on October 24, 2024. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as December 11, 2024.

This recall was filed 23 months ago. If your Z was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.

How do I check if my Z is part of recall 24V798?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 24V798 is open on your Z, it will be listed there.

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup. It shows any open safety recall on your vehicle, including 24V798000. Your VIN is on the registration card, the insurance card, and the driver side of the dashboard where it meets the windshield. Recent recalls can take a few days to appear in the lookup.

What should Z owners do about recall 24V798?

Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 24V798000 applies to your Z.
2. Call a Nissan dealer and schedule the recall repair. Ask how long the repair takes and whether parts are in stock.
3. Keep a copy of every repair order. Check that each one lists your complaint, the mileage, and the dates in and out.
4. Keep a simple log of any wiring symptoms with dates and mileage. Video of a warning light or the problem happening is strong evidence.
5. Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
6. If the recall repair does not fix it, or the vehicle keeps going back for the same issue, talk to a lemon law attorney.

What are Z owners reporting to NHTSA?

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 1 of them about the electrical system.

Too few NHTSA complaints about the electrical system have been filed since recall 24V798 was reported (1) to say whether the fix is holding.

NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 4 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 1 of them involve the electrical system. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.

• 2023 Nissan Z: 2 complaints in total, 1 about the electrical system
• 2024 Nissan Z: 2 complaints in total, 0 about the electrical system

A few excerpts from owner complaints filed with NHTSA (unverified, lightly trimmed):

The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Z. The contact stated that while her son was driving at an undisclosed speed, upon coming to an abrupt stop, the hood suddenly popped open; obstructing the driver's view, prompting him to pull over to the shoulder of the roadway.

2023 Nissan Z owner, AR, NHTSA complaint 11623890, filed November 6, 2024

Can recall 24V798 make my Z a lemon in California?

Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.

A recall by itself does not make a car a lemon. Under California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, what matters is whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs the vehicle's use, value or safety, and whether the manufacturer or its dealers fixed it within a reasonable number of attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).

Electrical faults are hard to diagnose, so dealers often try several fixes before one works, if one works at all. That pattern of repeat visits for the same wiring problem is common in lemon law claims.

The recall repair is available at dealers. If it works, great. If the same symptom comes back, the recall visit is one repair attempt and the next visit is another.

Civil Code 1793.22(b) sets out a presumption that applies in the first 18 months or 18,000 miles: two or more repair attempts for a defect likely to cause death or serious bodily injury, four or more attempts for the same defect, or more than 30 total days out of service for repairs. Written notice to the manufacturer is required in some cases. Owners outside that window can still have a claim.

An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.

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