Nissan recalls 2023 Ariya vehicles with potential loose steering wheel bolt that could cause loss of steering control. Owners should contact dealer for free repair if steering feels loose when rocking wheel.
Nissan is recalling certain 2023 Ariya vehicles because a steering wheel bolt might be loose or missing, which could cause loss of steering control and increase crash risk. Owners should get the bolt checked by a dealer if the steering feels loose when moving the wheel back and forth. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/81488-nissan-2023-ariya-steering-wheel-recall-loose-bolt-risk.
“Nissan 2023 Ariya Steering Wheel Recall: Loose Bolt Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/81488-nissan-2023-ariya-steering-wheel-recall-loose-bolt-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #23V131000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V131000).
Nissan North America, Inc. recalled 2023 Ariya vehicles due to a steering wheel bolt that may be loose or missing, creating a crash risk, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Feb. 28, 2023. Owners should contact dealers for free repairs if the steering wheel feels loose.
How to tell if you have it
Nissan Ariya, 2023
What to do
Owners are advised to contact their dealer for transport and immediate repair if the steering wheel feels loose when gently rocking the wheel forward and back with their hands. Dealers will replace the steering wheel bolt, free of charge. Nissan began notifying owners on March 2, 2023 via phone and will follow up with owner notification letters beginning on March 30, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
The hazard
A steering wheel with a loose or missing bolt can detach from the steering column, causing a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Nissan North America, Inc. has 229 other recalls on record since 2009-09-16. Other recent recalls of similar products include Nissan Cube (2010) Air Bag Recall (2026-10-04), Nissan 2025 Altima Air Bags May Not Deploy: Recall for Safety (2026-08-13), and Nissan 2020-2027 QX80 Recall: Overload Risk from Incorrect Weight Label (2026-07-15). Other recent recalls of similar products include Mercedes-Benz G 580 EV (2025) Wheel Recall: Risk of Wheel Detachment (2026-03-27), Volvo 2026 VNL Steering Recall: Loose Steering Arm Risk (2026-07-09), and Hyundai 2026 Kona Steering Recall: Risk of Loss of Steering Control (2026-02-06).
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2023 Nissan Ariya has a steering wheel that feels loose when gently rocking it forward and back. Nissan began notifying owners via phone on March 2, 2023, and will send letters starting March 30, 2023.
Brand
Nissan
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Check Steering Feel
Gently rock the steering wheel forward and back to see if it feels loose.
Contact Dealer
If the steering feels loose, contact your Nissan dealer for free repair.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
Owners are advised to contact their dealer for transport and immediate repair if the steering wheel feels loose when gently rocking the wheel forward and back with their hands. Dealers will replace the steering wheel bolt, free of charge. Nissan began notifying owners on March 2, 2023 via phone and will follow up with owner notification letters beginning on March 30, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC956.
Take action
Contact Nissan
We’ve drafted a message you can send Nissan to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 23V131000 — Nissan 2023 Ariya Steering Wheel Recall: Loose Bolt Risk
Hello,
I own a Nissan 2023 Ariya Steering Wheel Recall: Loose Bolt Risk that is covered by recall 23V131000 from Nissan.
The official recall notice states: Owners are advised to contact their dealer for transport and immediate repair if the steering wheel feels loose when gently rocking the wheel forward and back with their hands. Dealers will replace the steering wheel bolt, free of charge. Nissan began notifying owners on March 2, 2023 via phone and will follow up with owner notification letters beginning on March 30, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC956.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 18, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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