The 2000 Daewoo Nubira has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 56,160 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 385 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING04V3940002004-08-064,305 affected
Defect
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR MAY MELT RESULTING IN A BURNING SMELL AND VISIBLE SMOKE, WHICH MAY SUBSEQUENTLY LEAD TO THE MELTING OF THE CAMSHAFT COVER AND THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR WIRE HARNESS.
Consequence
THIS COULD POSSIBLY CAUSE AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSORS AND INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL FUSE. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAEWOO PUERTO RICO AT 1-877-362-1234 OPTION 6.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING04V3570002004-07-1411,576 affected
Defect
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR MAY MELT RESULTING IN A BURNING SMELL AND VISIBLE SMOKE, WHICH MAY SUBSEQUENTLY LEAD TO THE MELTING OF THE CAMSHAFT COVER AND THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR WIRE HARNESS.
Consequence
THIS COULD POSSIBLY CAUSE AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSORS AND INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL FUSE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 7, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAEWOO AT 1-877-362-1234, OPTION 6, OR FIND A LOCAL DEALER THROUGH THEIR WEBSITE AT WWW.DAEWOOUS.COM.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC02V2570012002-09-182,098 affected
Defect
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 106, "BRAKE HOSES." A CRACK CAN DEVELOP IN THE OUTER RUBBER LAYER OF THE FRONT BRAKE HOSE(S).
Consequence
THIS CAN RESULT IN BRAKE HOSE RUPTURE, BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE, AND LOSS OF VEHICLE BRAKING.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW REDESIGNED FRONT BRAKE HOSES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 25, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAEWOO AT 1-877-362-1234, SELECTION 1.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC02V2570002002-09-1838,181 affected
Defect
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 106, "BRAKE HOSES." A CRACK CAN DEVELOP IN THE OUTER RUBBER LAYER OF THE FRONT BRAKE HOSE(S).
Consequence
THIS CAN RESULT IN BRAKE HOSE RUPTURE, BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE, AND LOSS OF VEHICLE BRAKING.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW REDESIGNED FRONT BRAKE HOSES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 27, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAEWOO AT 1-877-362-1234, SELECTION 1.
Complaints by component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
173
2fires
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
31
1deaths
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
21
1crashes1fires
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
17
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
16
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
8
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
7
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
7
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
6
SUSPENSION
6
Total complaints385
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“I purchased the vehicle in 2009 it previously had two owners. I've had minor repairs done already. However, I was curious to know why the vehicle was recalled. As I looked into it I found that im having problems with the engine sensor which I had repaired 2 months ago because the check engine came…”
“Tl*the contact owns a 2000 daewoo nubira. On december 1, 2006, all four tires on the vehicle were replaced with 2005 cooper tires. The contact took the vehicle to a local repair shop to have her tires rotated and was informed that the tires were manufactured on december 1, 2005. She took the tires…”
“Camshaft position sensor needs to be replaced for second time. I had to get the camshaft position sensor replaced at my cost. Second time it burnt one of the fuses out. I am unable to pay another time for this recall. Contacted daewoo at the number placed on your website. They told me to contact…”
“Tl*the contact owns a 2000 daewoo nubira. The contact received a safety recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number 04v357000 (engine and engine cooling). He had the vehicle repaired and was charged $327.37. He would like to be reimbursed. On august 29, 2007, the contact notified daewoo, but has…”
“Tl*the contact owns a 2000 daewoo nubira. On july 10, 2007, the air conditioning in the vehicle began blowing hot air. The mechanic stated that the air conditioning compressor needed to be replaced and will cost $600. The air conditioning has not been repaired. The contact also stated that his…”
“Tl*the contact owns a 2000 daewoo nubira. On july 10, 2007, the air conditioning in the vehicle began blowing hot air. The mechanic stated that the air conditioning compressor needed to be replaced and will cost $600. The air conditioning has not been repaired. The contact also stated that his…”
“Tl*the contact owns a 2000 daewoo nubira. On july 10, 2007, the air conditioning in the vehicle began blowing hot air. The mechanic stated that the air conditioning compressor needed to be replaced and will cost $600. The air conditioning has not been repaired. The contact also stated that his…”
“Tl*the contact owns a 2000 daewoo nubira. On july 10, 2007, the air conditioning in the vehicle began blowing hot air. The mechanic stated that the air conditioning compressor needed to be replaced and will cost $600. The air conditioning has not been repaired. The contact also stated that his…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2000 Daewoo Nubira as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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