2023 Nissan Ariya problems & reliability
40 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2023 Nissan Ariya, alongside 4 safety recall campaigns. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several vehicles.
1 complaint report injuries (1 injured).
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System → | 24 | 60% |
| Engine | 9 | 23% |
| Power Train | 9 | 23% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 15% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 4 | 10% |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 10% |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 8% |
| Unknown OR Other | 3 | 8% |
| Steering | 2 | 5% |
| Air Bags | 1 | 3% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
All 15 reported components →Common symptoms owners describe
Keyword analysis of complaint narratives; one complaint can describe several symptoms.
Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“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…”
Unknown OR Other · filed May 21, 2026
“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…”
Electrical System · filed May 20, 2026
“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…”
Service Brakes · filed Apr 16, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Technical service bulletins
62 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 2023 Nissan Ariya. The 10 most recent:
STEERING WHEEL SWITCH ILLUMINATION IS TOO DARK AT DUSK AND/OR DAWN IF YOU CONFIRM The customer states that the steering wheel switches are too dark at dusk and/or dawn. ACTION 1. Replace the Light & Rain Sensor. 2…
NTB26-026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 22, 2026
CAMPAIGN BULLETIN Front Suspension Bolts Voluntary Service Campaign Campaign ID : P6A01 Date: April 21, 2026 *****De a ler An n o u ncem e nt ***** Nissan is conducting a service campaign on certain model year 20 23…
NTB026-020 · Service Campaign · issued Apr 21, 2026
*****De a ler An n o u ncem e nt ***** Nissan is conducting a service campaign on certain model year 20 23 Nissan Ariya vehicles identified in Service Comm and National Service History – Open Campaigns. Condition: The…
NTB26-020 · Service Campaign · issued Apr 21, 2026
VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN 2023 ARIYA; FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER BOLT REPLACEMENT INTRODUCTION Nissan is conducting this voluntary service campaign on certain specific model year 2023 ARIYA vehicles to replace the two (2)…
NTB26-020 · Service Campaign · issued Apr 20, 2026
CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “Certification Label” or “VIN Plate/Label” may be needed. HINT: Certification Label =…
NTB09-131C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 13, 2026
CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “Certification Label” or “VIN Plate/Label” may be needed. HINT: Certification Label =…
NTB09-131C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 13, 2026
HVAC INSUFFICIENT COOLING CONCERNS IF YOU CONFIRM The customer states a lack of comfort due to insufficient cooling, AND The outside ambient temperature is considered hot, for example around 40°C (104°F). ACTION Follow…
NTB25-032B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 31, 2026
AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING WARNING LIGHT BLINKING APPLIED SYSTEMS: Vehicles equipped with a lane camera (see Figure 1) SERVICE INFORMATION If the Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) warning light or is blinking (but not…
NTB19-042F · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 20, 2025
INTELLIGENT CRUISE CONTROL INOPERATIVE AND AEB/FEB WARNING LIGHT ON OR RADAR OBSTRUCTION MESSAGE DISPLAYED WITH DTC C1A16 OR C2582 IF YOU CONFIRM IMPORTANT: The purpose of ACTION (on the next page) is to give you a…
NTB19-033G · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 20, 2025
SIDE RADAR ALIGNMENT SERVICE INFORMATION The SERVICE INFORMATION in this bulletin can be used in conjunction with the ESM if experiencing difficulty while performing Side Radar alignment, including but not limited to…
NTB24-009A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 30, 2025
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
The 2023 Nissan Ariya has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns — recall repairs are free at franchised dealers regardless of the vehicle’s age.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →Buying a used 2023 Nissan Ariya?
- · Decode the seller’s VIN with our free VIN decoder to confirm the exact year, engine and trim.
- · Check for unrepaired recalls by VIN on NHTSA’s official lookup — recall repairs are free.