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2023 Nissan Z

Gas
Two Seaters
2 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11
B
Safety Signal
84 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
RecallsNHTSA campaigns2
Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA2
Crash ratingNHTSA overall—
Fuel economybest combined, EPA22 mpg
20272026202520242023

The 2023 Nissan Z is sold in the U.S. as a gas sports car with 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Z, is EPA-rated at 22 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of B. Owners have filed 2 complaints, most often about the structure.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombAnnual fuel*
ZGasRWD3.0L 6-cyl turbo192822$3,500
ZGasRWD3.0L 6-cyl turbo182420$3,900

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 45400, 45399.

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Recalls (2)

Source: NHTSA recall database
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Electrical System

R24B6
4,036 vehicles
ProblemNissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Nissan Z vehicles. The connectors for the right-side pedestrian detection sensors may be reversed in the front bumper harness, which can prevent the pop-up engine hood from activating as intended.RiskA pop-up engine hood that does not activate in a pedestrian crash can increase the risk of injury.FixDealers will replace the front bumper harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 11, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R24B6.
NHTSA campaign 24V798000reported Oct 24, 2024Nissan North America, Inc.
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Structure

R23C8
988 vehicles
ProblemNissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Nissan Z vehicles. The fasteners in the left-side front bumper reinforcement clip may loosen, which can prevent the pop-up engine hood from activating.RiskA pop-up engine hood that does not activate and raise the rear end of the hood in a frontal pedestrian crash, can increase the risk of injury.FixDealers will tighten the fasteners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 7, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R23C8.
NHTSA campaign 23V725000reported Oct 26, 2023Nissan North America, Inc.

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
2complaints filed

0 involved a crash · 0 a fire · 0 injuries · 0 deaths reported

Filed per year: 2024: 1 · 2026: 1

Most-cited components

Structure1
Electrical System1
Fuel/Propulsion System1

What owners describe

“The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Z. The contact stated that while her son was driving at an undisclosed speed, upon coming to an abrupt stop, the hood suddenly popped open; obstructing the driver's view, prompting him to pull over to the shoulder of the roadway. The message "Collision Detected - Pop-up Activators Deploye…”Nov 6, 2024 · Structure · NHTSA owner report

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP

NHTSA has not published 5-Star crash ratings for this model year.

Other Z model years

A

2027 Nissan Z

0 recalls · 0 complaints

A

2026 Nissan Z

0 recalls · 0 complaints

A

2025 Nissan Z

0 recalls · 0 complaints

B

2024 Nissan Z

2 recalls · 2 complaints

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.

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