Does the 2003 Nissan 350Z have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2003 Nissan 350Z, the most recent reported on December 13, 2005 (Fuel system, gasoline). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2003 Nissan 350Z?

Owners have filed 275 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is suspension (110 complaints), followed by tires (71).

How many 2003 Nissan 350Z complaints mention a crash or fire?

6 of 275 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 3 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2003 Nissan 350Z recalls and problems

2 recalls and 275 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2003 Nissan 350Z.

recalls

275

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2003 Nissan 350Z recalls

Fuel system, gasoline

NHTSA campaign 05V555000 · reported December 13, 2005 · NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. · 192,659 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: On certain passenger and sport utility vehicles, the fuel filler hose may crack and result in fuel leakage from the hose while refueling.
The risk: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
The fix: Dealers will replace the fuel filler hose. Recall began on february 27, 2006, for nissan owners, and on march 13, 2006, for infiniti owners. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261 or infiniti at 1-800-662-6200.

Engine and engine cooling

NHTSA campaign 03V455000 · reported November 17, 2003 · NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. · 630,000 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: On certain passenger vehicles, the circuit board for the crank position sensor or cam position sensor may have an improper solder joint due to solder deformation caused by heat stress accelerated by the existence of flux residue during the soldering process.
The risk: This could cause the "service engine soon" warning light to come on, create a no start condition, cause reduced engine power, or cause the engine to stop running without warning during vehicle operation, which could result in a crash.
The fix: Dealers will replace the crank position sensors. Camshaft position sensor(s), and in some cases, the variable timing control sensor(s). Vehicles involved in a previous recall campaign, 01v357, are also included in this new campaign. The replacement sensors used in that campaign are also affected. Owner notification began on december 22, 2003. Owners should contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261 or infiniti at 1-800-662-6200.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Suspension110
Tires71
Engine and engine cooling34
Power train34
Engine27
Electrical system11
Visibility9
Air bags7
Seats6
Unknown or other6

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Jan 15, 2026 · Service brakes
It’s the ABS Module not for sure what exactly is wrong with it but it does not function like it should. Also if you look at other vehicles of the same model just different year why was it changed like a different design entirely. What it does is I don’t get full brake power or pressure like half at this point you stop…

Nov 2, 2025 · Engine
Vehicle shut off automatically going down interstate coming home from Mississippi. The car stoped running and would not crank back. Radiator fluid spuing all over the ground running hot but did not show overheating temp on dash never showed no over heating temp on gauges or nothing. Motor cranked up days later and was…

Sep 15, 2024 · Service brakes
Brembo aluminum calipers were used with steel bolts causing the breaks to get himot & seize the steel bolt in the calipers. 1 out of 2 brake jobs end up costing thousands & hours of work to get the seized bolts out, I have had a caliper fall off going 65 & got caught in between my tire & rear wheel arc.

Mar 6, 2021 · Engine · 139,000 miles
MY CAR FOR THE LAST YEAR WILL DRIVE 5-7 MILES AND STALL IN REGULAR TRAFFIC. WE REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP. I FINALLY HAVE ENOUGH $ TO TAKE TO NISSAN. THEY CAME BACK WITH IT NEEDS ALL 2 CAM SHAFT SENSORS AND CRANK SHAFT SENSOR REPLACED. WHEN I GO ON LINE AND SEARCH MY 2003 350Z TOURING EDITION RECALL, THERE WAS A RECALL…

Mar 20, 2019 · Engine · 64,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 NISSAN 350Z. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND TOOK NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS TO RESTART. IN ADDITION, THE TRACTION CONTROL, FLIP, AND CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. NUMEROUS UNKNOWN DEALERS AND INDEPENDENT MECHANICS WERE…

350Z model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2003	2	275	6	1
2004	1	144	6	0
2005	0	83	9	1
2006	0	53	6	2

Across all years, the 2003 350Z has the most complaints (275). All Nissan 350Z years →

Questions

Does the 2003 Nissan 350Z have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2003 Nissan 350Z, the most recent reported on December 13, 2005 (Fuel system, gasoline). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Nissan 350Z?: Owners have filed 275 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is suspension (110 complaints), followed by tires (71).
How many 2003 Nissan 350Z complaints mention a crash or fire?: 6 of 275 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 3 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received January 15, 2026.