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2026 Nissan GT-R

13 documented issues across 5 categories from real owner reports

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All Reported Problems

Every documented issue for this vehicle, organized by category

Documentation Opacity

3 issues reported

Nissan's privacy policy outlines extensive data collection practices that were not clearly disclosed at the time of purchase, leading to buyer surprise. Owners found the policy overly complex and inva...

The GT-R's launch control feature requires disabling Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC/traction control) to activate, a restriction buried in the owner's manual and warranty paperwork that owners claim was...

New GT-R vehicles ship with Dealer Demonstration Mode active, which collects and transmits vehicle data including location without explicit owner opt-in, continuing even after purchase.

OTA Behavior

1 issue reported

The Nissan GT-R's over-the-air (OTA) software update system allows the manufacturer to push updates remotely. Owners complain that these updates occur without advance notice and can erase user data or...

Privacy & Surveillance

7 issues reported

NissanConnect systems in the GT-R collect sensitive personal information like precise GPS location, speed, direction, driving habits, VIN, odometer, mechanical data, biometric indicators (hand locatio...

NissanConnect shares extensive vehicle, driving, and personal data with data brokers, insurance companies, marketing partners, and law enforcement without granular user consent. The MyNissan app misle...

NissanConnect in the GT-R continuously tracks precise GPS location, speed, driving habits, VIN, and accident data via GPS, cameras, and microphones. This enables features like stolen vehicle recovery ...

The MyNissan app and NissanConnect do not allow users to delete collected data, with no provided mechanism for data deletion requests. Data collection continues after service cancellation or vehicle s...

Using NissanConnect services or simply occupying the GT-R implies consent to broad data collection and sharing. Owners must inform all passengers about these practices per terms of service. Disabling ...

SiriusXM sent targeted emails to a GT-R owner about their recent used car purchase without any activation or indication of interest, raising concerns about access to DMV or registration data. This sug...

Nissan vehicles faced a 2023 SiriusXM vulnerability allowing remote unlocking and starting worldwide, and a 2022 third-party breach exposing 18,000 users' data like usernames and DOB.

Remote Control Capability

1 issue reported

The Nissan GT-R's remote control capability allows the manufacturer to manage connected services like remote start or location tracking. Owners complain that Nissan can unilaterally cancel, suspend, o...

Subscription Lock-in

1 issue reported

Nissan GT-R's remote services, drive alerts, and location sharing are convenient connected car features. However, they are locked behind paid subscriptions after any trial period, requiring ongoing pa...

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