Major Recall Hits Nissan: Over 170,000 NV200s Affected by Fuel Pump Fuse Issues

Nissan finds itself navigating a tumultuous landscape in the automotive industry, grappling with dealership closures across the United States and now tackling a widespread vehicle recall. On October 14, 2025, the company announced a recall impacting around 173,000 NV200 commercial vans and taxis manufactured between 2013 and 2021, due to a critical flaw related to the fuel pump fuse.

The Cause of Concern

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the NV200’s fuel tank temperature sensor may have been improperly routed, potentially leading to wire damage. This issue raises the risk of a short circuit in the fuel pump fuse, resulting in an engine stall. Such a malfunction poses a serious safety concern, especially if the vehicle loses power unexpectedly while on the road.

To rectify this, Nissan plans to notify all owners of the affected vehicles, with dealers tasked to either re-route the sensor harness or replace the fuel pump assembly entirely. Remarkably, all repair services will be provided at no cost to owners. Notification letters will be sent out by December 3, 2025. If you’re the owner of a Nissan NV200 from the specified timeframe, you can contact Nissan’s customer service at 800-647-7261 for further assistance.

Not Just a Nissan Problem: Chevy Vans Caught in the Recall

Although the Nissan NV200 might not be top of mind for all drivers, it’s worth noting that the vehicle was marketed as a versatile light-duty option between 2013 and 2021. Nissan even showcased the NV200 Taxi as New York City’s “Taxi of Tomorrow.” In addition to the affected NV200s, the recall extends to the Chevrolet City Express vans produced between 2015 and 2018—a badge-engineered version of the NV200 that General Motors marketed alongside the full-size Chevy Express.

Challenges Piling Up for Nissan

While this recall may not be as severe as previous issues—such as those involving potential engine failures in Nissan’s VC-Turbo engines or software glitches with backup cameras—it certainly adds to the challenges the company is facing. The timing is particularly unfortunate, as Nissan is still reeling from a failed merger attempt with Honda, which would have been a transformative move for the automaker.

Experts maintain that Nissan has enough resources to weather this storm, but handling repairs for 173,000 older, out-of-warranty vehicles is undoubtedly an unwelcome task on the agenda. For Nissan, every recall serves as a reminder of the complexities and challenges inherent in maintaining reliability and safety in today’s competitive automotive environment.