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2023 Nissan Ariya

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2023 Ariya.

The 2023 Nissan Ariya, the latest addition to Nissan’s electrified lineup, has generated a total of 39 owner complaints—its highest level in the 2023‑2025 window—with the electrical system cited as the most frequent issue, while four recalls have been issued for the model year. This complaint volume places the 2023 model at the top of the Ariya’s recent reliability trend, a stark contrast to the 2024 cohort, which recorded only six complaints. The data suggests that early production iterations of the Ariya have experienced heightened electrical reliability challenges, underscoring the importance of monitoring these systems in future research on the platform’s long‑term durability.

Model year202520242023

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Lug nut torque83.0 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Front wiper blades288905MR1B alt 288905MR0A
Cabin air filter272775MP1B

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length183.1 in
Overall width85.4 in
Overall height65.4 in
Wheelbase109.4 in
Curb weight4321 lb
Track (front / rear)64.6 / 64.6 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)53/47

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Ariya of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

5.0–7.5 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 5.00 sec — 2023 Platinum+ E-4ORCE (20" Wheels)
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2023Platinum+ E-4ORCE (20" Wheels) Elec 87-kWh5.00 sec13.40 sec389 hpAWD
2023Platinum+ E-4ORCE (20" Wheels) Elec 87-kWh5.00 sec13.50 sec389 hpAWD
2023Platinum+ E-4ORCE (20" Wheels) Elec 87-kWh5.20 sec13.60 sec389 hpAWD
2023Empower+ Elec 87-kWh7.50 sec15.90 sec238 hpFWD
2023Empower+ Elec 87-kWh7.50 sec15.80 sec238 hpFWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

Torque lug nuts to 90.0 ft-lbs.

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts83.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts98.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts90.0 ft-lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Every 7,500 miBattery (inspect) · Exterior Lighting (inspect) · Fuel Tank Filler Cap (inspect) · Suspension System (inspect) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (inspect)
Every 15,000 miBrake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level)
Every 30,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Steering Gear Box Assembly (inspect) · Steering Linkage (inspect) · Suspension Ball Joint (inspect)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2023 Nissan Ariya carries the highest federal complaint and recall burden of its generation, logging 39 complaints and four recalls against the six and seven complaints and zero recalls observed in 2024 and 2025, alongside 59 technical service bulletins versus 25 and 8 in subsequent years. As the launch year, 2023 concentrates the model’s early-production volatility, with Electrical System leading complaint categories at eight filings and Power Train following with three, while safety-critical incidents remain minimal with one crash-related complaint and zero fire complaints. The dramatic year-over-year reduction in recalls and service bulletins after 2023 indicates Nissan resolved initial manufacturing anomalies by the 2024 model year, suggesting 2023 examples served as the platform’s real-world validation fleet. Given that all four recalls affecting this generation target the 2023 model year specifically and later years demonstrate clear production maturation, purchasing a 2023 Ariya is advisable only if the vehicle shows documented completion of all recall remedies and is priced at a discount that offsets its statistically higher service intervention rate.

4
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
59
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
39
Owner complaints
1 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent
’23’24’25

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 39 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Electrical System8
Power Train3
Electrical System,Engine3
Unknown Or Other2
Service Brakes2
Electrical System,Fuel/Propulsion System2
Engine2
Power Train,Electrical System2

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 4 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

23V131000Steering:Critical FastenersReported 28/02/2023

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2023 Ariya vehicles. The steering wheel bolt may have been tightened incorrectly or not installed. Remedy: Owners are advised to contact their dealer for transport and immediate repair if the steering wheel feels loose when gently rocking the wheel forward and back with their hands…

23V657000Electrical System:Propulsion System:InverterReported 28/09/2023

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2023 Ariya vehicles. The inverter software may detect a short circuit and shut down the EV system, resulting in a loss of drive power. Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the inverter software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 20, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 59 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
NTB26-0262026-04-22Electrical SystemSTEERING WHEEL SWITCH ILLUMINATION IS TOO DARK AT DUSK AND/OR DAWN IF YOU CONFIRM The…
NTB026-0202026-04-21SuspensionCAMPAIGN BULLETIN Front Suspension Bolts Voluntary Service Campaign Campaign ID : P6A01…
NTB26-0202026-04-21Suspension*****De a ler An n o u ncem e nt ***** Nissan is conducting a service campaign on certain…
NTB26-0202026-04-20SuspensionVOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN 2023 ARIYA; FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER BOLT REPLACEMENT…
NTB09-131C2026-04-13StructureCERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

VIN tools

Decode factory build data for a specific vehicle by VIN.

VIN
Decode a VIN to confirm the transmission and build data for a specific Ariya. OEM
Build data
Plant, GVWR class, engine and body data for any 17-character VIN.
Recalls
Check open recall campaigns against a specific vehicle by VIN.

Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Front wiper blades 288905MR1BCabin air filter 272775MP1B

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Vehicle recalls & TSBsOBD-II trouble codesMaintenance schedulesFluid capacities & specs

Frequently asked

Does the 2023 Ariya have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.