2006 Nissan 350Z Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2006 Nissan 350Z, and owners have filed 53 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2006 Nissan 350Z. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
53 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2006 Nissan 350Z have filed 53 complaints with NHTSA; 6 describe a crash and 2 describe a fire. Reports cite 5 injuries and 1 death. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 35,215 miles. Complaints peaked in 2008 with 9 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The contact owns a 2006 Nissan 350Z. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 MPH the vehicle became hot, started smoking and it stalled. The contact stated that the vehicle was steer”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 21, 2024 · Engine
“Tire size 265/35ZR19 driving down highway at 55 mph when tire blew out. I was able to lucklily get the shoulder and it looked like my tire was cut open with a can opener on the sidewall. The tpms sens”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 14, 2023 · Tires
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2006 Nissan 350z (350z Roadster). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 19 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 16–17 / 23 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Two Seaters |
| Engine | 6 cyl, 3.5 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S5); Manual 6-spd |
Compare Nissan 350Z model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Nissan 350Z model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Nissan 350Z | 2 | 275 |
| 2004 Nissan 350Z | 1 | 144 |
| 2005 Nissan 350Z | 0 | 83 |
| 2006 Nissan 350Z | 0 | 53 |
| 2007 Nissan 350Z | 1 | 73 |
| 2008 Nissan 350Z | 1 | 24 |
| 2009 Nissan 350Z | 0 | 5 |
Checking a specific 2006 Nissan 350Z
How do I know if my 2006 Nissan 350Z 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.
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 Nissan dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
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 Nissan models
- Altima15,472 complaints
- Pathfinder7,355 complaints
- Rogue7,322 complaints
- Maxima6,955 complaints
- Murano5,958 complaints
- Sentra5,954 complaints
- Frontier3,357 complaints
- Versa3,325 complaints
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.