Showing the 2023 ARIYA Empower. We haven't verified this trim's engine; the numbers below cover every version of this model year. Every version
Owner complaints, recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings from public NHTSA and EPA data, updated Oct 17, 2026.
Fuel economy
87–103 MPGecombined; city 89–111, highway 84–95; every version of this model year
Five years of fuel
$4,490–$5,330U.S. average; Ohio $4,780–$5,680 at local prices; every version of this model year; fuel only, not other costs of owning it; 15,000 miles a year, at EIA electricity prices for Jul 2026
NHTSA's VIN data lists these trims for the 2023 ARIYA. A trim's engine and numbers are shown as its own only where EPA names versions after the trim and no other version could be it; "seen with" means a source shows that engine on the trim, not that it was the only one. Recalls and complaints cover the whole model year: whether a recall applies to a car depends on its VIN, on NHTSA's recall lookup.
Owners have filed 46 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 ARIYA. These are unverified owner reports, counted by the part of the car they name; one complaint can name several parts. Counts aren't adjusted for how many were sold, so they don't show how reliable a car is.
Complaints by part of the car
Part
Complaints
Crashes
Fires
Injuries
Electrical system
26
0
0
0
Power train
13
1
0
0
Engine
9
0
0
0
Vehicle speed control
6
2
0
1
Forward collision avoidance
4
1
0
1
Fuel/propulsion system
4
0
0
0
Unknown or other
4
0
0
0
Service brakes
3
0
0
0
Steering
2
0
0
0
Air bags
1
1
0
1
Back over prevention
1
1
0
0
Exterior lighting
1
0
0
0
3 more parts
Lane departure
1
0
0
0
Traction control system
1
0
0
0
Wheels
1
0
0
0
Complaints by model year
Newer years have had less time to collect complaints, and counts aren't adjusted for sales, so a shorter bar doesn't mean a more reliable year.
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2023 ARIYA over its history. Campaigns are matched by model and year, so each one may apply to a given car, and its repair may already be done: check a VIN on NHTSA's recall lookup for the open recalls on that exact car.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2023 Ariya vehicles. The inverter software may misdiagnose an error, which can shut down the EV system, resulting in a loss of drive power.
Risk: An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the vehicle's inverter software version and update the software, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 12, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R24A8.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2023 Ariya vehicles. O-rings inside the electric front traction motor may have been damaged during assembly, which can result in an internal oil leak and an unexpected loss of drive power.
Risk: An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the front traction motor assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 26, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R24A3.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2023 Ariya vehicles. The inverter software may detect a short circuit and shut down the EV system, resulting in a loss of drive power.
Risk: An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the inverter software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 20, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R23C6.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2023 Ariya vehicles. The steering wheel bolt may have been tightened incorrectly or not installed.
Risk: A steering wheel with a loose or missing bolt can detach from the steering column, causing a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Owners are advised to contact their dealer for transport and immediate repair if the steering wheel feels loose when gently rocking the wheel forward and back with their hands. Dealers will replace the steering wheel bolt, free of charge. Nissan began notifying owners on March 2, 2023 via phone and will follow up with owner notification letters beginning on March 30, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC956.
Carmakers sent NHTSA 62 service bulletins and notices that cover the 2023 ARIYA, the latest on Apr 22, 2026. They tell dealers how to fix known issues.
The parts they mention most: electrical system (34), structure (10), steering (7), forward collision avoidance (5), equipment (4).
NHTSA hasn't opened a defect investigation that covers this model year.
Specs
EPA class: small station wagons. EPA greenhouse gas score: 10 out of 10. Each version EPA tested:
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Version
Engine
Transmission
Fuel
City / hwy / comb
ARIYA ENG Plus/EVO Plus e-4ORCE 87kWh All-Wheel Drive
160 and 160 AC 3-phase
Automatic (A1)
Electricity 272 miles of range
97 / 86 / 92 MPGe
ARIYA ENGAGE 63kWh Front-Wheel Drive
TBD
Automatic (A1)
Electricity 216 miles of range
109 / 94 / 101 MPGe
ARIYA ENGAGE e-4ORCE 63kWh All-Wheel Drive
160 and 160 AC 3-phase
Automatic (A1)
Electricity 205 miles of range
101 / 89 / 95 MPGe
ARIYA EVO Plus/EMP Plus/PRM 87kWh Front-Wheel Drive
TBD
Automatic (A1)
Electricity 289 miles of range
105 / 91 / 98 MPGe
ARIYA PLAT Plus e-4ORCE 87kWh 19 All-Wheel Drive
160 and 160 AC 3-phase
Automatic (A1)
Electricity 267 miles of range
93 / 87 / 90 MPGe
ARIYA PLAT Plus e-4ORCE 87kWh 20 All-Wheel Drive
160 and 160 AC 3-phase
Automatic (A1)
Electricity 257 miles of range
89 / 84 / 87 MPGe
ARIYA VENTURE Plus 87kWh Front-Wheel Drive
TBD
Automatic (A1)
Electricity 304 miles of range
111 / 95 / 103 MPGe
Sources and dates
U.S. EPA fuel economy data, file of Sep 29, 2026
NHTSA owner complaints, file of Oct 17, 2026
NHTSA recalls, file of Oct 17, 2026
NHTSA manufacturer communications, file of Oct 17, 2026
NHTSA defect investigations, file of Oct 17, 2026
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, file of Aug 7, 2026
U.S. Energy Information Administration, file of Oct 12, 2026
Fuel cost: EPA mpg with fuel prices for the week of Oct 12, 2026 and electricity prices for Jul 2026. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (Oct 2026). Complaints are unverified reports owners filed with NHTSA. About the data