Car manufacturer Nissan announced a recall covering 600,595 vehicles, involving the Note, Note Aura and X-Trail models. The preventative measure is necessary due to a fault detected in the software that manages the lithium-ion battery controller. This problem can, in extreme situations, lead to the interruption of the vehicle’s operation while driving.
Official notification of the recall was delivered on June 26 to the Japanese transport authority, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. The cars under investigation were produced over a period from November 12, 2020 to April 6, 2026. The regulatory body requires notification of defects that could compromise safety, and to date, 452 failures have been documented, including one incident that resulted in material damage, underlining the seriousness of the situation.
Incorrect battery program can paralyze moving vehicles
The core of the problem lies in a programming error in the lithium-ion battery controller, which generates false abnormal detections. When this occurs, drivers may notice an alert on the vehicle’s electrical system instrument panel. The direct consequence is the limitation of the power of the traction motor and, in the worst case, the complete interruption of the driving force, making it impossible to continue the journey.
Software update will fix the factory problem
To resolve the issue, Nissan will implement a corrective measure focused on rewriting the lithium-ion battery controller control program. All affected vehicles will receive a software update, replacing the faulty version with a revised and functional one, aimed at restoring safety and performance.