Nissan Australia has recalled 380 examples of its Qashqai e-Power, due to a fault that can cause the small hybrid SUV to enter limp-home mode.
“Due to incorrect Battery Management System (BMS) software calibration, the calculated battery state of charge may rapidly fluctuate,” the carmaker said in its recall notice.
“This may cause the vehicle to activate limp-home mode potentially resulting in a loss of motive power whilst driving and an inability to restart the engine.
“A loss of motive power may increase the risk of an accident, causing serious injury or death to vehicle occupants and other road users.”
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- A total of 380 vehicles built in 2023 are affected
- The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) list is attached here
- The recall notice is attached here
If you own an affected model, you can contact your authorised Nissan dealer to schedule an appointment to have the BMS software reprogrammed as soon as possible, free of charge.
For more information, you can call Nissan’s customer assistance centre on 1800 035 035.
