The 2024 Nissan Z is associated with 2 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 2 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database. The most frequently reported component area is AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS, accounting for 1 reports (50% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 3 certified vehicle configurations spanning 3l 6-cyl powertrain configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 19 to 22 MPG combined. Detailed NHTSA crash-test ratings are not available in the current AutoUtility dataset for this model year.

Key Data Findings
  • • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 2 reports
  • • Safety Recall Campaigns: 2 campaigns
  • • Top Reported Defect Area: AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS (1 / 50%)
  • • NHTSA Overall Safety Rating: Not rated by NHTSA
  • • EPA Efficiency: 19–22 MPG (3 variants)
Data Note: Compiled directly from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.
Fuel Economy
19–22MPG
3 EPA certified variants (3l 6-cyl powertrain configurations)
Reported Complaints
2
2 submitted owner reports
Safety Recalls
2
2 official NHTSA recalls
NCAP Safety Rating
Not rated by NHTSA

What is the fuel economy and range of the 2024 Nissan Z?

Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant

Variant Engine Drivetrain Transmission City Highway Combined EV Range Est. Annual Fuel Cost
Z 3L 6-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S9) 19 MPG 28 MPG 22 MPG — $3,450 / yr
Z 3L 6-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd 18 MPG 24 MPG 20 MPG — $3,800 / yr
Z NISMO 3L 6-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S9) 17 MPG 24 MPG 19 MPG — $4,000 / yr
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.

What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2024 Nissan Z?

Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant Overall Rating Frontal Crash Side Crash Rollover Rating Rollover Risk
3 HB RWD —
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as Standard and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Standard in official NHTSA records for tested 2024 Nissan Z models.
View complete 2024 Nissan Z crash test & safety breakdown →

What defect complaints are reported for the 2024 Nissan Z?

Summary of 2 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Total Complaints
2
Crash Reports
0
Fire Reports
0
Complaints w/ Injury
0
Total Injuries
0

Top Reported Problem Categories

Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA

AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS 1 complaint
STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER 1 complaint

Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.

View all 2024 Nissan Z problems & component breakdown (2 categories) →

Are there open safety recalls on the 2024 Nissan Z?

Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA

NHTSA Campaign #24V798000 Active Recall
Affected Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS

Defect Summary: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Nissan Z vehicles. The connectors for the right-side pedestrian detection sensors may be reversed in the front bumper harness, which can prevent the pop-up engine hood from activating as intended.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: Dealers will replace the front bumper harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 11, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R24B6.
NHTSA Campaign #23V725000 Active Recall
Affected Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS

Defect Summary: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Nissan Z vehicles. The fasteners in the left-side front bumper reinforcement clip may loosen, which can prevent the pop-up engine hood from activating.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: Dealers will tighten the fasteners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 7, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R23C8.
View all 2024 Nissan Z recalls & campaign history (2 campaigns) →
Official US Government Data Provenance

The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:

  • NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
  • NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
  • U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.

Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.