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Nissan Cube III (Z12) recalls: manufacturer campaigns

1 documented manufacturer recall: a defect acknowledged by the brand, fixed free of charge at a dealer, even on a used car.

manufacturer campaign: 1
of 3 versions affected: 3
official RappelConso notice: 1

This guide has not been translated yet: it is shown in its original French version.

Is your version affected?

Find your engine (fuel type and power on the registration document): each row lists the campaigns that concern it. A recall often covers only a production period: only the vehicle identification number (VIN) settles it.

Version	Recalls
1.6 110Petrol · 110 hp 1.6 110 CVTPetrol · 110 hp 1.5 dCi 110Diesel · 110 hp	Verrouillage de colonne de direction (rappel 2009-2010)

Each campaign in detail

Verrouillage de colonne de direction (rappel 2009-2010)
Manufacturer recall
Auto-ways indique que les modèles 2009 et 2010 ont subi des rappels critiques sur le verrouillage électronique de la colonne de direction. À faire vérifier en concession par le numéro de série ; source unique et non officielle : à confirmer.
Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).
Single source so far: to be confirmed.
Versions
1.6 110, 1.6 110 CVT, 1.5 dCi 110
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented
Sources
- Nissan Cube : défauts et points à vérifier — Auto-ways (new tab)

Official notices published in France (RappelConso)

Notices from the French consumer authority (DGCCRF) linked to this model, collected on 29 October 2026.

1 May 2026 — Le gonfleur de l'airbag du conducteur a un joint interne soudé au laser (côté gauche) qui peut ne pas tenir de manière fiable pendant le déploiement. Cela peut entraîner un risque que le module d'airbag soit séparé du volant lorsqu'il est activé. Cela peut entraîner la projection de fragments métalliques à grande vitesse à travers l'airbag à l'intérieur du véhicule, ce qui peut entraîner des blessures graves et même mortelles pour les occupants.
Models or references
Cube voiture de tourisme.
Risk
Blessures
Official notice (new tab)

Checking that a recall was done

Note the vehicle identification number (VIN): box E of the French registration certificate.
Ask a dealer of the brand whether each campaign was carried out on this VIN: the check and the repair are free.
Ask the seller for the invoice or dealer certificate for each recall.

Where to check online

Check vehicle recalls (DVSA) (new tab) : for a car registered in the UK, by make, model and VIN.
RappelConso (new tab) : the official French recall website (DGCCRF): search for the make and model.
Safety Gate (new tab) : European alerts on dangerous products, vehicles included.

Recalls of rival models

The same data for the alternatives suggested in the guide.

Model	Recalls	Known faults	Reliability
Ford B-Max I	0	3	4.0/5
Kia Soul I	2	3	4.0/5
Fiat 500L I	1	3	4.0/5
Opel Meriva B	1	5	3.5/5

Recall FAQ

How many recalls has the Nissan Cube III (Z12) had?

We have documented 1 manufacturer recall for the Nissan Cube III (Z12): Verrouillage de colonne de direction (rappel 2009-2010).

Which versions of the Nissan Cube III (Z12) are affected?

Every version in our guides is affected by at least one campaign.

How do I know whether the recalls were done on a used Nissan Cube III (Z12)?

Note the vehicle identification number (VIN): box E of the French registration certificate. Ask a dealer of the brand whether each campaign was carried out on this VIN: the check and the repair are free. Ask the seller for the invoice or dealer certificate for each recall.

Do I have to pay for a recall?

No: a manufacturer recall is fixed free of charge by the brand's dealer network, even on a used car bought privately, as long as the campaign is open.

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