Nissan Fire Lawsuits | ABS Actuator Recall?

Last Updated on April 9, 2025

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Attorneys working with ClassAction.org are investigating whether a class action lawsuit can be filed in light of multiple recalls issued by Nissan over the past several years regarding a problem with the anti-lock brake (ABS) actuator pump that could present a fire risk.

They have reason to believe that, despite three recalls, the remedies offered by Nissan may not be offering a true fix and that drivers should be compensated for additional losses such as rental car costs and reduced vehicle value.

They’re now looking into whether a class action lawsuit could be filed alleging that a defect is to blame and that Nissan knew about the issue but failed to take proper and timely steps to resolve it.

To date, three recalls have been issued over the Nissan ABS actuator issue. These recalls encompass the following vehicles (with certain production dates), and all note that the ABS actuator pump seal may leak brake fluid, which could lead to an electrical short in the actuator circuit and potentially cause a fire.

All three recalls note that the ABS warning lamp will illuminate to warn the driver of a problem.

The following is a sampling of complaints [sic throughout, emphasis ours] submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) about the Nissan ABS actuator issue. Drivers have complained of vehicle fires, illuminated ABS lights, having to wait for repair parts and that, at the time of their report, their VIN was not included in the recall despite experiencing the outlined issue.

A Maryland family of five also reached out to Fox News after their 2015 Nissan Murano caught fire in their driveway, leaving behind only “charred remains and glass strewn about from the explosion.”

If filed and successful, a class action lawsuit could help drivers find a permanent fix for the issue and recover money for loss of vehicle value, rental car costs and more.

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