MODEL
Nissan Z Safety
NHTSA safety across every Nissan Z model year we cover.
Across the 4 model years of the Nissan Z we cover (2023 to 2026), no year has an NHTSA crash-test score on record. 4 recalls have been issued across those years.
The Nissan Z is a two-seat rear-wheel-drive sports coupe that revives one of the longest-running nameplates in the segment. Aimed squarely at driving enthusiasts who want an affordable, Japanese-bred sports car with genuine performance credentials, the Z competes in a small but passionate corner of the market where style and driver engagement take center stage.
The 2023-2025 Nissan Z lacks federal crash-test data. NHTSA has not published star ratings for frontal, side, or rollover protection for any of these model years. This absence means a computed Safety Index score is unavailable. Buyers cannot assess the Z's structural performance or occupant protection based on federal crash tests. NHTSA records four recalls across the 2023-2025 model years. For a low-volume sports car, this count warrants attention. Prospective owners should use the NHTSA VIN lookup tool to confirm all recall work has been completed on any specific vehicle. Owner complaints are low, with only three on file. These complaints report zero crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths. While encouraging, the small number of complaints limits their statistical significance. The Z's safety profile remains largely unquantified by federal standards.
WHAT REVIEWERS SAYReviewers generally praise the Nissan Z for its engaging rear-wheel-drive dynamics, its characterful twin-turbocharged powertrain, and a cabin that blends retro styling cues with modern technology. Some critics point to interior materials and refinement that feel a step behind European rivals at a similar price, but most agree the Z delivers strong driving satisfaction and distinctive road presence for its segment.
- NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2023-2025 Nissan Z, meaning there are no federal star ratings or Safety Index scores available to evaluate structural or occupant protection performance.
- Four recalls have been issued across the 2023-2025 model years. Shoppers should run any prospective Z through the NHTSA VIN lookup tool to confirm all recall repairs have been completed before purchase.
- Owner complaints on file with NHTSA are very low at three total, with no reported crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths among them. However, the Z's low sales volume means the complaint pool is small and may not fully reflect the broader ownership experience.
- As a two-seat sports coupe with no rear seat, the Z's occupant universe is limited, but the lack of crash-test data means shoppers have no federal benchmark for how well those two occupants are protected in a real-world collision.
Most-recalled year on record: 2024 Nissan Z with 2 recalls.