Every 2015 Nissan Murano recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Engine and Engine Cooling · NHTSA 21V774000
Apr 10, 2021Engine and Engine Cooling:Engine:Engine Control Module (Ecu/Ecm):Software
- Problem
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid, 2015-2016 Murano Hybrid, and 2014-2017 INFINITI QX60 Hybrid vehicles. The Hybrid Powertrain Control Module (HPCM) software may shut down the hybrid system and the engine under certain conditions, causing a loss of drive power.
- Risk
- A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will reprogram the HPCM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 31, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200. Nissan's numbers for this recall are R21B4 and R21B5.
Full recall details for 21V774000 →Service Brakes, Hydraulic · NHTSA 19V807000
Aug 11, 2019Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited SlipPark outside
- Problem
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Nissan Murano, 2016-2018 Nissan Maxima, and 2017-2019 Nissan Pathfinder and Infiniti QX60 vehicles. These vehicles were previously recalled and unrepaired, or inspected and determined to not need a repair, under recall number 18V-601. In addition, this recall expands the previous population. The Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) actuator pumps may allow brake fluid to leak onto an internal circuit board.
- Risk
- A brake fluid leak on the circuit board may result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ABS actuator, free of charge. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available, currently expected to be during summer 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Note: If the ABS warning light remains illuminated for more than 10 seconds after engine start up, owners are advised to park the vehicle outdoors away from other vehicles or structures and to not drive the vehicle.
Full recall details for 19V807000 →Service Brakes, Hydraulic · NHTSA 18V601000
Jul 9, 2018Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited SlipPark outside
- Problem
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Nissan Murano, 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima, 2017-2018 Nissan Pathfinder, and 2017 Infiniti QX60 vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) actuator pumps may allow brake fluid to leak onto an internal circuit board.
- Risk
- A brake fluid leak on the circuit board may result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the serial number on the ABS actuator, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 29, 2018. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Note: When brake fluid has leaked onto the circuit board, the ABS warning lamp will remain illuminated for more than 10 seconds after engine start up. If this occurs, owners are advised to park the vehicle outdoors away from other vehicles or structures and to not drive the vehicle.
Full recall details for 18V601000 →Air Bags · NHTSA 16V244000
Apr 26, 2016Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant Classification
- Problem
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima, 2013-2016 Nissan Altima, NV200, LEAF, Sentra, and Pathfinder, 2014-2016 Nissan NV200 Taxi, Infiniti QX60, QX60 Hybrid, and Q50 Hybrid, 2014-2017 Nissan Rogue and Infiniti Q50, 2015-2016 Nissan Murano, Murano Hybrid, and Chevrolet City Express, 2014-2015 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid, and 2013 Infiniti JX35 vehicles. In these vehicles, the front seat passenger Occupant Classification System (OCS) may incorrectly classify an adult passenger as a child or classify the seat as empty despite it being occupied. As a result, the passenger frontal air bag may be turned off and not deploy in the event of a crash.
- Risk
- If the passenger frontal air bag does not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, the passenger is at an increased risk of injury.
- Fix
- Nissan will notify their owners. Chevrolet City Express owners will be notified by General Motors. Dealers will reprogram the Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) and OCS Electronic Control Unit (ECU) in Altima, Maxima, Murano, Rogue, and Sentra vehicles, and replace the OCS ECU in LEAF, NV200, NV200 Taxi, Pathfinder, Infiniti Q50, JX35, and QX60 and Chevrolet City Express vehicles, free of charge. Interim notices were sent to owners on May 31, 2016. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669, Infiniti customer service at 1-888-833-3216 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020.
Full recall details for 16V244000 →Service Brakes, Hydraulic · NHTSA 16V636000
Feb 9, 2016Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
- Problem
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima vehicles manufactured February 10, 2015, to August 19, 2016 and equipped with Intelligent Cruise Control, 2015-2017 Murano vehicles manufactured August 22, 2014, to August 19, 2016 and equipped with Intelligent Cruise Control, and 2015-2016 Murano Hybrid vehicles manufactured August 22, 2014, to July 19, 2016. The affected vehicles have Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) actuator pumps that may allow brake fluid to leak onto an internal electrical circuit board.
- Risk
- A brake fluid leak onto the circuit board may result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ABS Actuator, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 12, 2016. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261. Note: When brake fluid has leaked onto the circuit board, the ABS warning lamp will remain illuminated for more than 10 seconds after engine start up. If this occurs, owners are advised to park the vehicle outdoors away from other vehicles or structures and to not drive the vehicle.
Full recall details for 16V636000 →Service Brakes, Hydraulic · NHTSA 15V364000
Oct 6, 2015Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module
- Problem
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2015 Murano vehicles manufactured December 4, 2014, to March 17, 2015. These vehicles are equipped with Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) actuators which may have contamination in the solenoid valves, potentially affecting the valves' ability to completely close and allow a build up of hydraulic brake pressure, or fully open and allow the hydraulic brake pressure to completely drop.
- Risk
- Under some driving conditions, when the ABS is activated, the malfunctioning ABS actuator could cause a loss of vehicle stability, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the ABS actuator, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 13, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Full recall details for 15V364000 →
2015 Nissan Murano complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 204 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Nissan Murano, reporting 10 crashes, 5 fires, 6 injuries. Nissan has issued at least 281 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Power Train53
- Air Bags36
- Unknown Or Other32
- Service Brakes25
- Electrical System22
- Vehicle Speed Control20
Service bulletins by component
- Electrical System (100)
- Equipment (97)
- Power Train (67)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (25)
- Structure (19)
- Equipment Adaptive/Mobility (14)
Read Nissan Murano owner complaints and bulletins, every year
Public reports · not verifiedWhat people reported
Owners have filed 204 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Nissan Murano. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Crash
“Summary of Incident: On August 16, 2025, while my daughter was operating the vehicle at approximately 35 MPH, the front driver-side wheel detached entirely from the vehicle, resulting in a catastrophic loss of control and the vehicle being declared a Total Loss.”
2015 NISSAN MURANOJan 30, 2026
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11714597
Crash
“Heard a snap, then lost brakes and steering, caused the car to go into a guard rail.”
2015 NISSAN MURANOMar 18, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11649085
Fire
“JUNE 8, 2023 11:26 PM EASTERN - 2015 Nissan Murano caught fire while sitting in driveway. The vehicle burned to the ground. Background - Vehicle was taken to dealer to repair open recall in 2020 and Nissan dealer did not repair recall. The vehicle had no warning lights on or any other warnings.”
2015 NISSAN MURANOJun 28, 2023
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11529474
Crash
“VEHICLE INFREQUENTLY SURGES WHEN INITIALLY PRESSING DOWN ON THE GAS PEDAL. ALSO IT HAPPENS WHEN DRIVING AND PULLING UP BEHIND VEHICLES AT STOP SIGNS OR TRAFFIC LIGHTS. IT CAUSED AN ACCIDENT WHEN TRYING TO PARK IN A TIGHT SPOT. SURGE WHEN TRYING TO EASE FORWARD CAUSED VEHICLE TO RUN ONTO STONE WALL.”
2015 NISSAN MURANOOct 22, 2020
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11365766
Crash
“THE BACKUP CAMERA DID NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. BACKING UP THE INDICATOR DID NOT SHOW OR SOUND A WARNING. THIS OCCURRED WHEN I WAS BACKING UP ON A STREET AND HIT A CAR. IT ALSO DOES NOT SOUND REGULARLY WHEN I'M BACKING UP IN ALL SITUATIONS.”
2015 NISSAN MURANOOct 2, 2019
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11265679
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