The Nissan Ariya was recalled for a problem that electric vehicles rarely encounter: Oil leaks
Nissan is recalling a small number of vehicles Ariya 2023 electric SUV for an issue that rarely affects electric vehicles: oil leak.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the recall only covers 84 vehicles, but all are believed to have broken O-rings in the engine assembly, which can lead to leaks. oil in the engine, “causing abnormal wear and debris”.
A mixture of debris and oil can build up, causing the vehicle to enter “fail-safe” mode and can lead to reduced strength.
It’s unclear whether this problem will lead to spots on driveways or garage floors that are common in internal combustion vehicles. Gasoline engines with internal oil leaks can sometimes burn excess oil, creating higher emissions, but this is clearly not the case.
Nissan Ariya e-4orce 2023
According to recall documents, the affected vehicles were manufactured between May 30, 2022 and February 27, 2023. No other vehicles are believed to be affected by this issue.
Owners will be notified when to take the vehicle to a dealer, where the front engine assembly will be replaced free of charge. However, that process can take up to 10.5 hours.
Nissan Ariya e-4orce 2023
Although they may not require an oil change under normal circumstances, Many EV engines are oil-cooled—like all the things used in General Motors’ Ultium family. Mahle suppliers in 2022 showed what they said they were “wear-free” engineAlso includes integrated oil cooler.
Several years of Consumer Reports data have supported the claim that EV powerplants are generally less expensive to maintain than internal combustion engines, and Consumer Reports has consistently found that electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid cars Costs less for maintenance and repairs. Recent data seems to contradict that, suggesting that Plug-in cars are more likely to get into trouble and that hybrid is better. But recalls requiring labor-intensive fixes like these are far from the norm for electric vehicles.
