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RECALL · Nissan

Push start button that stays pressed and may stop the engine while driving (Juke F15 and Leaf of 2013–2014)

Sources are not verified in real time and no entry confirms that your car is affected.

A recall does not mean your car is affected. Check the market, build date and VIN with the manufacturer.

Engine / equipment
Push start ignition switch: Nissan Juke F15 and Leaf
Period mentioned
2013–2014 (only the VINs in the recall)
Symptoms
After starting, the push start button can stay pressed in instead of returning; if you keep driving like that, the engine may suddenly stop.
Possible cause described
According to the UK DVSA (R/2015/133) and the EU alert A12/0850/15 (Safety Gate), the push start switch can remain pressed; if the car keeps being driven like that, the emergency engine stop function may operate and stop the engine unintentionally. The fix is to inspect and, if needed, modify the switch housing.
Check for the garage
After starting, check that the button has come back out. Ask a Nissan dealer, with the VIN, whether the recall is outstanding on your car.
Cost cited in the source
No verified estimate; check whether the free recall remedy remains outstanding for the VIN.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

Sources from the original database

Frequently asked questions

Is it free?

Manufacturer recall campaigns are normally carried out free of charge at the brand's official service. Ask the dealer whether your car is affected: it depends on the chassis number (VIN), the market and the production date.

How is it checked?

After starting, check that the button has come back out. Ask a Nissan dealer, with the VIN, whether the recall is outstanding on your car.

What are the symptoms?

After starting, the push start button can stay pressed in instead of returning; if you keep driving like that, the engine may suddenly stop.

Which cars and years does it affect?
Brands
Nissan
Engine / equipment
Push start ignition switch: Nissan Juke F15 and Leaf
Period mentioned
2013–2014 (only the VINs in the recall)

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