Nissan ARIYA problems and known issues

By CarWhere Research · Updated November 5, 2026

The ARIYA's documented problems are four recalls on 2023 models. Two inverter software faults (23V657 and 24V560) can shut down the EV system and cut drive power, a small batch has front motor O-rings that can leak oil, and early cars may have a loose or missing steering wheel bolt.

CarWhere lists 4 documented ARIYA issues, including 4 NHTSA safety recalls, each with affected years, powertrains, symptoms, pre-purchase checks and a source. Recall entries come from NHTSA's recall dataset on the DOT open-data portal, which may not list every campaign, so run the specific VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup.

ARIYA generations at a glance

Nissan ARIYA generations and the known issues listed for each
Generation	Model years	Issues on this page
ARIYA	2023 onward	Inverter software may shut down the EV system (recall 23V657) · Inverter software may misdiagnose an error and cut power (recall 24V560) · Front motor O-rings may leak oil and cut power (recall 24V391) · Steering wheel bolt may be loose or missing (recall 23V131)

ARIYA problems (2023 onward)

Inverter software may shut down the EV system (recall 23V657) (2023)

Safety recall

Generation:: ARIYA (2023 onward)
Years:: 2023
Powertrain:: Electric

Inverter software on certain 2023 ARIYAs may detect a short circuit and shut down the EV system, causing a loss of drive power. Dealers reprogram the inverter software free of charge. NHTSA lists 9,813 vehicles in the campaign.

Symptoms

Sudden loss of drive power
EV system warning

Check before buying

Run the 17-digit VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
Ask a Nissan dealer for the repair order showing the inverter software update

NHTSA recall: 23V657 (2023-09-28) · 9,813 vehicles in the campaign

Sources: [1]

Inverter software may misdiagnose an error and cut power (recall 24V560) (2023)

Safety recall

Generation:: ARIYA (2023 onward)
Years:: 2023
Powertrain:: Electric

On certain 2023 ARIYAs the inverter software may misdiagnose an error and shut down the EV system, cutting drive power. Dealers check the software version and update it if needed, free of charge. NHTSA lists 1,188 vehicles in the campaign.

Symptoms

Sudden loss of drive power
EV system warning

Check before buying

Run the 17-digit VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
Ask a Nissan dealer for the repair order showing the inverter software check

NHTSA recall: 24V560 (2024-07-25) · 1,188 vehicles in the campaign

Sources: [2]

Front motor O-rings may leak oil and cut power (recall 24V391) (2023)

Safety recall

Generation:: ARIYA (2023 onward)
Years:: 2023
Powertrain:: Electric

On a small number of 2023 ARIYAs, O-rings inside the front traction motor may have been damaged during assembly, causing an internal oil leak and an unexpected loss of drive power. Dealers replace the front motor assembly free of charge. NHTSA lists 84 vehicles in the campaign.

Symptoms

Sudden loss of drive power

Check before buying

Run the 17-digit VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
Ask a Nissan dealer for the repair order showing the front traction motor replacement

NHTSA recall: 24V391 (2024-06-03) · 84 vehicles in the campaign

Sources: [3]

Steering wheel bolt may be loose or missing (recall 23V131) (2023)

Safety recall

Generation:: ARIYA (2023 onward)
Years:: 2023
Powertrain:: Electric

On certain 2023 ARIYAs the steering wheel bolt may be loose or missing, so the wheel could detach. Nissan told owners to arrange transport to a dealer if the wheel feels loose when rocked; dealers replace the bolt free of charge. NHTSA lists 1,063 vehicles in the campaign.

Symptoms

Steering wheel moves when gently rocked

Check before buying

Run the 17-digit VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
Ask a Nissan dealer for the repair order showing the steering wheel bolt replacement

NHTSA recall: 23V131 (2023-02-28) · 1,063 vehicles in the campaign

Sources: [4]

Related ARIYA research

This page explains specific mechanical issues and recalls. Which model years drew the most owner complaints relative to the rest of the model’s history is answered in the years-to-avoid research where CarWhere publishes it.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common Nissan ARIYA problems?

Documented ARIYA issues are four recalls on 2023 models: two inverter software faults that can shut down the EV system (23V657 and 24V560), a front motor oil leak (24V391) and a loose or missing steering wheel bolt (23V131).

Why might a 2023 ARIYA lose power?

Recalls 23V657 and 24V560 cover inverter software that can wrongly detect a fault and shut down the EV system, and 24V391 covers damaged front motor O-rings. Dealers update the software or replace the motor free of charge.

What is the ARIYA steering wheel recall?

Recall 23V131 covers certain 2023 ARIYAs whose steering wheel bolt may be loose or missing. Dealers replace the bolt; Nissan advised arranging transport if the wheel feels loose.

How do I check a used ARIYA for open recalls?

Enter the 17-digit VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup and ask for dealer repair orders showing the inverter software updates were completed.

Sources

Issue descriptions are CarWhere’s own summaries of the sources below. Repair costs are shown only where a source states them and vary by shop and region.

Recall 23V657: Loss of Drive Power from Inverter Software Error — NHTSA (via data.transportation.gov recall dataset)
Recall 24V560: Loss of Drive Power from Inverter Software Error — NHTSA (via data.transportation.gov recall dataset)
Recall 24V391: Unexpected Loss of Drive Power — NHTSA (via data.transportation.gov recall dataset)
Recall 23V131: Steering Wheel May Detach from Steering Column — NHTSA (via data.transportation.gov recall dataset)

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