2025 model year · 810+ owner reports · Updated August 2026
According to Au7o's analysis of 810+ owner reports, the 2025 Nissan Z has 6 documented known issues, with 1 rated critical. The most serious is VR30DDTT Oil Pressure Control Solenoid Failure Leading to Spun Rod Bearings. The most commonly reported issue is Infotainment System Freezing and Black Screen with 310 owner reports. DIY maintenance guides at au7o.io.
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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.
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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.
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According to Au7o's analysis of 810+ owner reports, the 2025 Nissan Z has 6 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: VR30DDTT Oil Pressure Control Solenoid Failure Leading to Spun Rod Bearings, Infotainment System Freezing and Black Screen, Manual Transmission Synchro and Clutch Issues. Of these, 1 is rated critical and should be addressed promptly.
The 2025 Nissan Z has 6 known issues documented across 810+ owner reports. 1 issue is rated critical: VR30DDTT Oil Pressure Control Solenoid Failure Leading to Spun Rod Bearings. Prospective buyers should inspect for these issues and factor potential repair costs into their purchase decision. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.
Repair costs for known Nissan Z issues range from $0 to $4,000, depending on the specific problem and whether you choose DIY or professional repair. Au7o provides step-by-step DIY maintenance guides that can help reduce repair costs.
The twin-turbo VR30DDTT uses an oil pressure control (OPC) solenoid beside the oil pump that bleeds pressure at low load. If it sticks open, the bypass leak persists at all RPM and starves the bearings of oil, leading to spun rod bearings and catastrophic engine failure. There is… Severity: high.
The 2023+ Nissan Z infotainment system experiences frequent freezing, black screens, and unresponsive touchscreen. The 8-inch or 9-inch display can go blank while driving, losing access to backup camera, navigation, and audio controls. Nissan has released multiple software update… Repairs typically run $0-$2,000. Severity: medium.
The 2023+ Nissan Z with the 6-speed manual transmission reports synchro issues (particularly 3rd and 4th gear) and premature clutch wear. Some owners experience gear grinding, difficulty shifting, and clutch chatter. TSB NTB23-012 addresses rev-matching issues and shifting concer… Repairs typically run $0-$2,500. Severity: medium.
The Jatco 9-speed automatic in the Z draws owner complaints of hesitation/lag from a stop, jerking or a forward thump when decelerating to a stop, and abrupt low-speed gear changes. The behavior parallels documented shift-quality issues on the same transmission family in the Fron… Severity: medium.
Under hard or track driving in hot conditions the RZ34 is prone to heat soak: the factory air-to-water charge cooler saturates and the ECU pulls timing, reducing power, with brief limp/power-reduction reported as oil temps climb toward roughly 270°F. The condition resolves once t… Severity: medium.
The 2023+ Nissan Z uses the VR30DDTT 3.0L twin-turbo V6 (shared with Infiniti) which develops a wastegate rattle at idle and low RPM. The internal wastegate actuators develop play, creating a metallic rattling sound. While primarily a noise issue, it can indicate wastegate valve… Repairs typically run $0-$4,000. Severity: low.
Content on this page was compiled with AI assistance using NHTSA complaints, TSBs, owner reports, and public automotive data. While we strive for accuracy, this information may contain errors. Always verify repair procedures and specifications with your vehicle's service manual or a qualified mechanic.
