NCC announces safety recall for Nissan Qashqai, Toyota Land Cruiser 300 and Lexus LX600 vehicles

The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has announced the recall of several vehicle models, including Nissan Qashqai SUVs, Toyota Land Cruiser 300 and Lexus LX600 vehicles, following notifications from the respective manufacturers.

The affected vehicles were sold through authorised Nissan and Toyota dealerships across South Africa.

Nissan Qashqai Recall

Nissan is recalling 314 Nissan Qashqai Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs) as part of an ongoing safety campaign. The recall follows an earlier recall announced on 23 October 2025, which affected 1,688 vehicles.

According to Nissan, there is a risk that the fuel pipe may move within its retaining clip in the engine bay while the vehicle is operating. Over time, this movement could cause wear to the fuel pipe, potentially resulting in a perforation and fuel leakage.

Nissan informed the NCC that a new repair solution has been introduced as the final corrective measure, following a temporary repair carried out during the previous recall campaign.

The affected Nissan Qashqai vehicles were manufactured and made available for sale between 4 May 2021 and 17 September 2024.

Toyota Land Cruiser 300 and Lexus LX600 Recall

Toyota South Africa has recalled 507 Toyota Land Cruiser 300 vehicles, while Lexus SA Motors (Pty) Ltd is recalling 124 Lexus LX600 vehicles.

The affected Land Cruiser models were sold between 13 December 2022 and 7 May 2024, while Lexus LX600 vehicles were available between 15 December 2022 and 7 May 2024. Some Lexus vehicles were also exported to Botswana and Namibia.

Toyota said the affected vehicles are fitted with a V35A engine that contains crankshaft main bearings, which allow the crankshaft to rotate during engine operation.

During a specific manufacturing period, engine machining debris may not have been fully removed, causing contamination inside the engine assembly. If the debris affects the main bearings while the engine operates under high loads, the bearings could fail.

Possible warning signs include engine knocking, rough engine operation, difficulty starting the vehicle, or engine stalling. A stall while driving could result in a loss of power and increase the risk of an accident, particularly at higher speeds.

The NCC has urged owners of affected vehicles to visit their nearest authorised Nissan or Toyota dealership for inspections and repairs.

All necessary repairs will be conducted free of charge for affected consumers.