Nikon Z5ii, Nikon Z6iii, & ZR service advisory
p.1 #1Nikon Z5ii, Nikon Z6iii, & ZR service advisory
FYI
https://nikonrumors.com/2026/03/17/new-service-advisory-nikon-reports-manufacturing-issue-with-some-z5ii-z6iii-and-zr-cameras.aspx/?fbclid=IwY2xjawQmECtleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeT-nL7BOvhY_4-P215fkY_RnsIpw7FBIBPJc9Kupip1caNEpbfq_E8XqVSjY_aem_ihch5hswURpl095VXYsJAQ
I checked my serial numbers for my Z5ii, & Z6iii and I am not affected.
https://nikonrumors.com/2026/03/17/new-service-advisory-nikon-reports-manufacturing-issue-with-some-z5ii-z6iii-and-zr-cameras.aspx/?fbclid=IwY2xjawQmECtleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeT-nL7BOvhY_4-P215fkY_RnsIpw7FBIBPJc9Kupip1caNEpbfq_E8XqVSjY_aem_ihch5hswURpl095VXYsJAQ
I checked my serial numbers for my Z5ii, & Z6iii and I am not affected.
Mar 17, 2026 at 04:53 AM
p.1 #2Nikon Z5ii, Nikon Z6iii, & ZR service advisory
My Z5 II is also not affected (nor is the Z6 III I sold two weeks ago)
Mar 17, 2026 at 05:28 AM
p.1 #3Nikon Z5ii, Nikon Z6iii, & ZR service advisory
Thanks for the head’s-up. I checked and my Z6III is not affected.
Mar 17, 2026 at 06:00 AM
p.1 #4Nikon Z5ii, Nikon Z6iii, & ZR service advisory
3001318 and not affected.
Mar 17, 2026 at 07:16 AM
p.1 #5Nikon Z5ii, Nikon Z6iii, & ZR service advisory
Since the Zr is included it is most likely a rather recent series of production runs that were affected. Likely something within the last year. It sounds like a defective subcomponent on a board.
My Z6III was also clear but then I’ve had it for over a year likely made well before the Zr went into pre-release production.
My Z6III was also clear but then I’ve had it for over a year likely made well before the Zr went into pre-release production.
Mar 17, 2026 at 07:57 AM
p.1 #6Nikon Z5ii, Nikon Z6iii, & ZR service advisory
"Congratulations, your Z6 III serial number qualifies you for a tariff refund from the US Government. Please contact the U.S. Customs and Border Protection for details on receiving your refund."
Mar 17, 2026 at 08:02 AM
p.1 #7Nikon Z5ii, Nikon Z6iii, & ZR service advisory
snapsy wrote:
"Congratulations, your Z6 III serial number qualifies you for a tariff refund from the US Government. Please contact the U.S. Customs and Border Protection for details on receiving your refund."
yeah, go put yourself on that list...
"Congratulations, your Z6 III serial number qualifies you for a tariff refund from the US Government. Please contact the U.S. Customs and Border Protection for details on receiving your refund."
yeah, go put yourself on that list...
Mar 17, 2026 at 10:29 AM
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p.1 #8Nikon Z5ii, Nikon Z6iii, & ZR service advisory
My Z5 II (Nikon Italy) is not affected 
Mar 17, 2026 at 10:58 AM
p.1 #9Nikon Z5ii, Nikon Z6iii, & ZR service advisory
I have a question. What's the point of everyone announcing that he is not affected? 🤔
Mar 20, 2026 at 10:03 AM
p.1 #10Nikon Z5ii, Nikon Z6iii, & ZR service advisory
That's what the repaired/replaced on a brand new Z5II free of charge
DOUBLE STICK TAPE
DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT KNOB COVER
GRIP RUBBER UNIT
<< MAIN PCB UNIT W/ BATTERY TAPE
DOUBLE STICK TAPE
DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT KNOB COVER
GRIP RUBBER UNIT
<< MAIN PCB UNIT W/ BATTERY TAPE
Apr 02, 2026 at 07:08 AM
p.1 #11Nikon Z5ii, Nikon Z6iii, & ZR service advisory
So the issue is on the mainboard...
Apr 02, 2026 at 07:18 AM
p.1 #12Nikon Z5ii, Nikon Z6iii, & ZR service advisory
Jman13 wrote:
So the issue is on the mainboard...
Sometimes when i turned the camera on, the EVF was black. Turning the camera off and on again solved it. Possible that the on/off switch was on the mainboard.
This might not have been the only problem.
The camera had an affected product serial number.
So the issue is on the mainboard...
Sometimes when i turned the camera on, the EVF was black. Turning the camera off and on again solved it. Possible that the on/off switch was on the mainboard.
This might not have been the only problem.
The camera had an affected product serial number.
Apr 02, 2026 at 07:37 AM
p.1 #13Nikon Z5ii, Nikon Z6iii, & ZR service advisory
Jman13 wrote:
So the issue is on the mainboard...
That surely will cost Nikon significantly.
EBH
So the issue is on the mainboard...
That surely will cost Nikon significantly.
EBH
Apr 02, 2026 at 10:59 AM
p.1 #14Nikon Z5ii, Nikon Z6iii, & ZR service advisory
EB-1 wrote:
Jman13 wrote
So the issue is on the mainboard...EBH
Depends on how widespread it is. From what I’ve seen it’s a fairly low percentage of cameras that are affected, and it’s likely that if it’s just a component or two on the boards they can take the replaced boards and swap the components for use in future repairs.
Apr 02, 2026 at 11:06 AM