Model year 2018 · Two Seaters

2018 Nissan 370Z: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2018 Nissan 370Z at 20–22 mpg combined across 4 versions. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 2 owner complaints for this model year.

Safety recalls

1

EPA combined mpg

20–22

NHTSA overall rating

—

Recall file dated Oct 28, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 28, 2026, 7:36 AM EDT

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Nissan dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2018 Nissan 370Z recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 1 safety recall for the 2018 Nissan 370Z, newest first.

Air bags: Side/window

NHTSA 18V153000 Reported Mar 6, 2018
Filed by
Nissan North America, Inc.
Units affected
22 (estimate)
Problem
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018 Nissan 370Z vehicles. The driver's side curtain air bag may have been installed incorrectly during production, possibly affecting its deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 214, "Side Impact Protection," and 226, "Ejection Mitigation."
Risk
The incorrect curtain air bag installation can prevent the air bag from deploying correctly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the curtain air bag, correcting its installation as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 1, 2018. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2018 Nissan 370Z fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2018 Nissan 370Z EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
370Z3.7L 6-cylAutomatic 7-speedRear-Wheel DrivePremium19/26/22 mpg$3,750411
370Z3.7L 6-cylManual 6-spdRear-Wheel DrivePremium18/26/21 mpg$3,900426
370Z Roadster3.7L 6-cylAutomatic 7-speedRear-Wheel DrivePremium18/25/21 mpg$3,900433
370Z Roadster3.7L 6-cylManual 6-spdRear-Wheel DrivePremium17/24/20 mpg$4,100447

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2018 Nissan 370Z crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2018 Nissan 370Z NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2018 Nissan 370Z 2 DR RWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—No
2018 Nissan 370Z Roadster C RWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—No

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2018 Nissan 370Z owner complaints

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Nissan 370Z, most recently on Jan 26, 2020. 1 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 1 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2018 Nissan 370Z complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Service brakes2

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Nissan 370Z model years

Nissan 370Z by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2021 370Z20 mpg———
2020 370Z20–22 mpg01—
2019 370Z20–22 mpg01—
2017 370Z20–22 mpg05—
2016 370Z20–21 mpg03—
2015 370Z20–21 mpg03—

All Nissan 370Z years compared · Decode a VIN

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Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 28, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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