Manufacturer recall number

Nissan recall PMA26

Q: Is PMA26 the same recall as 23V496000?

Yes. PMA26 is Nissan’s own number for it; 23V496000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.

Nissan calls it PMA26. NHTSA filed it as campaign 23V496000 on Jul 18, 2023: steering on the 2021 Nissan Kicks and 1 other Nissan model, 11,824 vehicles potentially affected. One recall, two numbers — the dealer quotes the manufacturer’s, the federal record carries NHTSA’s.

The full filing, 23V496000 →Check a VIN at NHTSA Nissan’s own VIN lookup →

What NHTSA has under this number

Source: 49 CFR Part 573 filings

NHTSA campaign	Vehicles	Component	Filed	Affected	Severity
23V496000	2021 Nissan Kicks and 1 other Nissan model	Steering	Jul 18, 2023	11,824	high

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. Risk Loss of power steering assist can increase the steering effort required, especially at low speeds, and increase the risk of a crash. 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.

The manufacturer’s own words as filed for 23V496000. Every model year it covers, the build window and the filed PDFs →

Two numbers, one recall

Every safety recall carries two identifiers. PMA26 is the number Nissan assigned in its own system: it is what appears on the owner letter, on the dealer’s service screen and on the repair order. 23V496000 is the number NHTSA filed the same recall under when the manufacturer reported it, and it is the one every federal record, this site included, is keyed on.

The repair is free by federal law for vehicles up to fifteen years old. Whether one particular vehicle is included is settled by its VIN against the manufacturer’s build list, not by its model year.

Check one specific vehicle

Both lookups check a VIN against the manufacturer’s own list and say whether the repair is still outstanding on that vehicle.

NHTSA VIN recall lookup →Nissan’s own VIN lookup →

Common questions

Source: NHTSA, 49 CFR Part 573

Is PMA26 the same recall as 23V496000?

Yes. PMA26 is Nissan’s own number for it; 23V496000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.

Which vehicles does PMA26 cover?

2021 Nissan Kicks and 1 other Nissan model, 11,824 vehicles by the manufacturer’s count. A recall covers a build range, so the VIN decides whether one particular vehicle is in it.

Does the PMA26 repair cost anything?

No. The manufacturer must remedy a safety defect at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from first sale.