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Nissan GT-R years: every US R35 model year on one map

One engine and one gearbox type from 2009 to 2024, but big updates for 2012 and 2017 and several special versions. Tap a year to see which versions Nissan lists.

Nissan GT-R

NHTSA data as of Oct 31, 2026

Nissan GT-R (R35) US model years, 2009 to 2024Each track is a generation or version. Each year is a station. Hollow stations are years only NHTSA lists. Dotted gaps are years with no US model in our sources. Small ticks mark recall campaigns.2009201020112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024GT-RBlack Ed.Track Ed.NISMOT-spec

  • Year in our sourcesIn sources
  • Listed by NHTSA onlyNHTSA only
  • No US model year in our sourcesNo US year
  • The engine or gearbox menu changesEngine or gearbox change
  • One tick per recall campaignRecall

US years come from Nissan USA press kits and owner’s manuals. NHTSA lists a 2022 GT-R that our Nissan sources do not.

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Tap a station on the map, pick a year above, or paste a VIN. The card lists what that year could have and every recall that names it.

Recalls on this line

Nissan GT-R recalls, by cars not reported fixed

Campaigns that only cover this car come first, with the maker’s latest count. Campaigns shared with other models come last, because their counts are not Nissan GT-R counts.

  • 15V795

    On 18 cars built for Puerto Rico, the certification label lacked the weight ratings. Fix: Dealers applied a corrected label. NHTSA 15V795

    Model years named: 2015 and 2016

    Built Feb 24, 2014 to Jun 16, 2015 NHTSA 15V795

    10not reported fixed

    Latest maker report, Q1 2017: 8 of 18 reported fixed.

    Not reported fixed, by quarterly report
  • 15V054

    The steering column tube could be out of round. In extreme cases the column could separate and steering could be lost. Fix: Certified GT-R dealers replaced the steering column assembly. About 226 US GT-Rs were covered. NHTSA 15V054

    Model years named: 2009

    Built Mar 14, 2007 to Apr 25, 2008 NHTSA 15V054

    This campaign also covered other models, so its fix count is not a Nissan GT-R number.

  • 19V654

    The backup camera could keep display settings that hid the rear image. Nissan lists 114 GT-Rs. Fix: Dealers updated the software. NHTSA 19V654

    Model years named: 2019

    Built Apr 1, 2018 to May 30, 2019 NHTSA 19V654

    This campaign also covered other models, so its fix count is not a Nissan GT-R number.

  • 21V402

    On 20 cars, a front steering knuckle or rear axle housing might not meet spec and could bend after a hard hit. Fix: Dealers checked the casting stamps and replaced parts as needed. NHTSA 21V402

    Model years named: 2021

    Built Aug 24, 2020 to Oct 13, 2020 NHTSA 21V402

    This campaign also covered other models, so its fix count is not a Nissan GT-R number.

Year by year

Every Nissan GT-R year in one list

  1. 2009 Nissan GT-R

    Changed
    The GT-R launches in the US as a 2009 model.
    Engine
    3.8-liter twin-turbo V6, each one hand-built by its own technician.
    Gearbox
    Dual-clutch gearbox.
    VIN 10th character
    9
    • 15V054: The steering column tube could be out of round. In extreme cases the column could separate and steering could be lost.

  2. 2010 Nissan GT-R

    Engine
    3.8-liter twin-turbo V6, each one hand-built by its own technician.
    Gearbox
    Dual-clutch gearbox.
    VIN 10th character
    A

    No recall campaign names this year in NHTSA’s file.

  3. 2011 Nissan GT-R

    Engine
    3.8-liter twin-turbo V6, each one hand-built by its own technician. Nissan says this engine made 485 hp before the 2012 update.
    Gearbox
    Dual-clutch gearbox.
    VIN 10th character
    B

    No recall campaign names this year in NHTSA’s file.

  4. 2012 Nissan GT-R

    Changed
    New look and 530 hp. The Black Edition joins.
    Engine
    3.8-liter twin-turbo V6, each one hand-built by its own technician. 530 hp.
    Gearbox
    Dual-clutch gearbox.
    Versions
    Premium or Black Edition.
    VIN 10th character
    C

    No recall campaign names this year in NHTSA’s file.

  5. 2013 Nissan GT-R

    Changed
    Engine change to 545 hp.
    Engine
    3.8-liter twin-turbo V6, each one hand-built by its own technician. 545 hp after the 2013 engine change.
    Gearbox
    Dual-clutch gearbox.
    VIN 10th character
    D

    No recall campaign names this year in NHTSA’s file.

  6. 2014 Nissan GT-R

    Engine
    3.8-liter twin-turbo V6, each one hand-built by its own technician. 545 hp after the 2013 engine change.
    Gearbox
    Dual-clutch gearbox.
    Versions
    Premium, Black Edition, or Track Edition.
    VIN 10th character
    E

    No recall campaign names this year in NHTSA’s file.

  7. 2015 Nissan GT-R

    Changed
    The 600 hp NISMO joins, in very limited numbers.
    Engine
    3.8-liter twin-turbo V6, each one hand-built by its own technician. 545 hp, or 600 hp on the NISMO.
    Gearbox
    Dual-clutch gearbox.
    Versions
    Premium, Black Edition, or NISMO.
    VIN 10th character
    F
    • 15V795: On 18 cars built for Puerto Rico, the certification label lacked the weight ratings.

  8. 2016 Nissan GT-R

    Engine
    3.8-liter twin-turbo V6, each one hand-built by its own technician. 545 hp, or 600 hp on the NISMO.
    Gearbox
    Dual-clutch gearbox.
    Versions
    Premium, Black Edition, or NISMO. A limited 45th Anniversary Gold Edition too.
    VIN 10th character
    G
    • 15V795: On 18 cars built for Puerto Rico, the certification label lacked the weight ratings.

  9. 2017 Nissan GT-R

    Changed
    The biggest change since the 2009 launch: new body, cabin, and 565 hp.
    Engine
    3.8-liter twin-turbo V6, each one hand-built by its own technician. 565 hp, or 600 hp on the NISMO.
    Gearbox
    Dual-clutch gearbox.
    Versions
    Premium, NISMO, or Track Edition, which joined in spring 2017.
    VIN 10th character
    H

    No recall campaign names this year in NHTSA’s file.

  10. 2018 Nissan GT-R

    Engine
    3.8-liter twin-turbo V6, each one hand-built by its own technician. 565 hp, or 600 hp on the NISMO.
    Gearbox
    Dual-clutch gearbox.
    Versions
    Pure, Premium, Track Edition, or NISMO.
    VIN 10th character
    J

    No recall campaign names this year in NHTSA’s file.

  11. 2019 Nissan GT-R

    Engine
    3.8-liter twin-turbo V6, each one hand-built by its own technician. 565 hp, or 600 hp on the NISMO.
    Gearbox
    Dual-clutch gearbox.
    Versions
    Pure, Premium, Track Edition, or NISMO.
    VIN 10th character
    K
    • 19V654: The backup camera could keep display settings that hid the rear image. Nissan lists 114 GT-Rs.

  12. 2020 Nissan GT-R

    Changed
    The NISMO gets new turbos and other upgrades.
    Engine
    3.8-liter twin-turbo V6, each one hand-built by its own technician. 565 hp, or 600 hp on the NISMO.
    Gearbox
    Dual-clutch gearbox.
    Versions
    Premium, Track Edition, or NISMO. Plus the 50th Anniversary Edition.
    VIN 10th character
    L

    No recall campaign names this year in NHTSA’s file.

  13. 2021 Nissan GT-R

    Engine
    3.8-liter twin-turbo V6, each one hand-built by its own technician. 565 hp, or 600 hp on the NISMO.
    Gearbox
    Dual-clutch gearbox.
    Versions
    Premium or NISMO. Nissan also announced a limited 2021 GT-R T-spec.
    VIN 10th character
    M
    • 21V402: On 20 cars, a front steering knuckle or rear axle housing might not meet spec and could bend after a hard hit.

  14. 2022 Nissan GT-R

    NHTSA's VIN catalog lists a 2022 Nissan GT-R. Our model-year sources list no 2022 US car. Read the VIN's 10th character and the window sticker before you trust the year.

    No recall campaign names this year in NHTSA’s file.

  15. 2023 Nissan GT-R

    Engine
    3.8-liter twin-turbo V6, each one hand-built by its own technician. 565 hp, or 600 hp on the NISMO.
    Gearbox
    Dual-clutch gearbox.
    Versions
    Premium or NISMO.
    VIN 10th character
    P

    No recall campaign names this year in NHTSA’s file.

  16. 2024 Nissan GT-R

    Changed
    New aero for every version, and the T-spec returns. Production for North America ends.
    Engine
    3.8-liter twin-turbo V6, each one hand-built by its own technician. 565 hp, or 600 hp on the NISMO.
    Gearbox
    Dual-clutch gearbox.
    Versions
    Premium, T-spec, or NISMO. Farewell T-spec Takumi and Skyline editions, fewer than 200 cars.
    VIN 10th character
    R

    No recall campaign names this year in NHTSA’s file.

Questions

Quick answers

What are the Nissan GT-R generations and versions by year?
GT-R (R35): 2009 to 2021, 2023, and 2024. Black Edition: 2012 and 2014 to 2016. Track Edition: 2014 and 2017 to 2020. GT-R NISMO: 2015 to 2021, 2023, and 2024. T-spec: 2021 and 2024. These are US model years named by the maker or by NHTSA.
Which Nissan GT-R years are not in our sources?
NHTSA lists 2022, but our maker sources do not. Check the VIN and window sticker on any car sold as one of those years.
What is the best Nissan GT-R year, and which years should you avoid?
No model year is reliable or unreliable on its own. Each year’s card lists what to verify. Pick the version you want, then the car with the best records and a clean inspection.
How do I read a Nissan GT-R’s model year from the VIN?
Read the 10th character of the 17-character VIN. 2009 is 9, 2010 is A, 2011 is B, 2012 is C, 2013 is D, 2014 is E, 2015 is F, 2016 is G, 2017 is H, 2018 is J, 2019 is K, 2020 is L, 2021 is M, 2023 is P, 2024 is R. If the listing and the VIN disagree, ask why before you go further.
How many recalled Nissan GT-Rs have been reported fixed?
It depends on the campaign. For 15V795, the maker’s latest report (Q1 2017) lists 8 of 18 cars reported fixed, so 10 are not reported fixed. Check any car’s VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

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How this map works

Method and sources

  • Each track is a generation or version. Each station is a US model year that a maker page or NHTSA names.
  • A hollow station is a year that only NHTSA lists, in its VIN catalog or a recall. Our maker sources do not list it.
  • A dotted gap is a year with no US model in our sources. That is not proof that none exists.
  • Recall rows come from NHTSA’s recall file. The plain wording comes from our Market Notes. A campaign the notes have not reviewed says so.
  • Fix counts come from the maker’s quarterly reports to NHTSA. We show one only when every car in the campaign is this model. “Reported fixed” is what the maker reported. It does not prove any one car was repaired.
  • The VIN reader follows the federal VIN rule: the check digit, the year character, and the maker code. It runs in your browser and sends nothing.
  • No year is ranked or colored good or bad. Each card says what to check.

NHTSA data as of Oct 31, 2026. We refresh the federal files from NHTSA and show the date here.

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