2001 Daewoo Nubira Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 2001 Daewoo Nubira, and owners have filed 122 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 2001 Daewoo Nubira
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Engine and engine cooling
On certain passenger vehicles, the camshaft position sensor may melt resulting in a burning smell and visible smoke, which may subsequently lead to the melting of the camshaft cover and the camshaft position sensor wire harness.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the camshaft position sensors and install an additional fuse. Owners should contact daewoo puerto rico at 1-877-362-1234 option 6.
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Engine and engine cooling
On certain passenger vehicles, the camshaft position sensor may melt resulting in a burning smell and visible smoke, which may subsequently lead to the melting of the camshaft cover and the camshaft position sensor wire harness.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the camshaft position sensors and install an additional fuse. The recall began on september 7, 2004. Owners should contact daewoo at 1-877-362-1234, option 6, or find a local dealer through their…
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Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)
Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 106, "brake hoses." a crack can develop in the outer rubber layer of the front brake hose(s).
Remedy: Dealers will install new redesigned front brake hoses. Owner notification began october 27, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy…
122 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2001 Daewoo Nubira have filed 122 complaints with NHTSA; 4 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. Reports cite 2 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 40,279 miles. Complaints peaked in 2004 with 92 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Tl*the contact owns a 2001 daewoo nubira wagon. The contact stated that the check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop where the contact was i”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 22, 2010 · Electrical system
“The check engine light came on and when diagnosed it was related to a defect in the camshaft position sensor. I came to know about a recall regarding my vehicle model on the camshaft sensor and took i”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 8, 2008 · Engine and engine cooling
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2001 Daewoo Nubira (Nubira Station Wagon). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 22–23 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 19 / 28–29 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Compact Cars, Small Station Wagons |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 2 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd; Manual 5-spd |
Compare Daewoo Nubira model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Daewoo Nubira model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 Daewoo Nubira | 2 | 7 |
| 1999 Daewoo Nubira | 2 | 63 |
| 2000 Daewoo Nubira | 3 | 275 |
| 2001 Daewoo Nubira | 3 | 122 |
| 2002 Daewoo Nubira | 3 | 32 |
Checking a specific 2001 Daewoo Nubira
How do I know if my 2001 Daewoo Nubira has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 2001 Daewoo Nubira; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Daewoo dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 02V257000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Daewoo models
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.