NHTSA service bulletin

NHTSA Service Bulletin 10231525: 2023 Nissan Ariya

Official manufacturer communication context for 2023 Nissan Ariya, with affected products, buyer checks and links into Carchieve recall, problem and VIN research.

NHTSA service bulletin 10231525 summary graphic for 2023 Nissan Ariya
10231525NHTSA document ID
Manufacturer communicationcommunication type
1affected product rows
82/100quality score

Reviewed June 2026 from NHTSA manufacturer communication and service bulletin records. Carchieve is independent and not affiliated with any vehicle manufacturer or government agency.

Quick answer

12 VOLT BATTERY CHARGING LOGIC SERVICE INFORMATION SERVICE INFORMATION 12 volt Lead Acid Battery (12 volt LAB) charging logic and best practices to ensure 12 volt condition is maintained. The ARIYA has many advanced electronic systems that are heavily dependent on the 12 volt LAB. Under certain conditions, the 12 volt LAB may or may not receive charging by the High Voltage battery (HV battery), through the DC/DC converter. Not understanding these conditions can lead to a discharged 12 volt LAB. The ARIYA has several key functions to ensure that the 12 volt LAB is properly tended, and kept at a high State of Charge (SOC). Table 1 on page 2 shows multiple scenarios where the DC/DC converter is providing a charge. Some of these key functions must be understood in order to ensure the vehicle is able to maintain the 12 volt LAB. The Extra Feeding function is an event where the DC/DC converter charges the 12 volt LAB for 10 minutes. This event occurs every 24 hours, regardless of the 12 volt LABs SOC, from the last ignition cycle and is intended to maintain the vehicle 12 volt LAB during storage. The Rescue Charging function is an event where the DC/DC converter will output a current load, continuously for 2 hours, in order to recover the 12 volt LAB. During vehicle sleep, the IPDM will wake up every 4 hours to check the 12 volt LABs voltage, and then go back to sleep. If during one of these technical wake ups, the IPDM detects that the 12 volt LAB has fallen below 11.2 volts it will initiate Rescue Charging. IMPORTANT: During PDI: Ensure that the vehicle is in Ready Mode. Because of how the DC/DC convertor operates, it is important to keep the vehicle in Ready Mode, so that while completing the PDI the 12 volt LAB does not discharge and cause the vehicle to become inoperable.

What this bulletin may mean before buying

Treat this as service research, not a verdict on one car. Before you buy, compare this communication with official recall campaigns, model-level owner complaint patterns, and the exact vehicle’s VIN-decoded specifications. A bulletin can help you ask a seller or dealer sharper questions about software updates, known repairs, warranty extensions and service history.

Affected products listed in this communication

MakeModelModel yearsBuyer note
NissanAriya2023Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.

Buyer checklist

  1. Run the 17-character VIN and confirm the year, make, model, engine and equipment match the listing.
  2. Check recall campaign pages for safety actions that may require dealer repair.
  3. Compare this bulletin with common problem pages for the same model and component area.
  4. Ask the seller or dealer whether the bulletin procedure, update or inspection has already been completed.
  5. Use the used-car buying checklist and get an independent inspection.

Frequently asked questions

What is NHTSA service bulletin 10231525?

12 VOLT BATTERY CHARGING LOGIC SERVICE INFORMATION SERVICE INFORMATION 12 volt Lead Acid Battery (12 volt LAB) charging logic and best practices to ensure 12 volt condition is maintained. The ARIYA has many advanced electronic systems that are heavily dependent on the 12 volt LAB. Under certain conditions, the 12 volt LAB may or may not receive charging by the High Voltage battery (HV battery), through the DC/DC.

Is a service bulletin the same as a recall?

No. A recall is a safety campaign with a required remedy for affected VINs. A service bulletin or manufacturer communication usually describes diagnostic, repair, software, warranty or service information.

How should a used-car buyer use this bulletin?

Use it as a research signal. Compare it with recalls, owner complaints, service records, a VIN report and an independent inspection before buying.

Check the exact VIN before you buy

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