Steering: electric power assist systemRecall 23V-496 · Nissan vehicles
Nissan North America, Inc. recall 23V-496 covers 11,824 Nissan vehicles for a steering: electric power assist system problem, reported to NHTSA on July 18, 2023. The manufacturer's latest report (2025 Q3) shows 88% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 23V496000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021 Versa and Kicks vehicles. An intermittent electrical connection in the electric power steering (EPS) torque sensor can disable the power steering assist.
The risk
Loss of power steering assist can increase the steering effort required, especially at low speeds, and increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will inspect the steering column torque sensor lot code and replace the steering column assembly, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 8, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PMA26. This recall involves vehicles that were previously inspected, but did not receive a steering column replacement, under recall number 22V-693. These vehicles will need to be reinspected for this recall.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
88%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.