Used Nissan NV300 Central Locking Motor

Yes, the Nissan NV300 is fitted with central locking actuator motors in its doors — these are the small electric motors that physically lock and unlock each door when you use the key fob or interior switch. The NV300 was sold in the UK from around 2016 onwards as a panel van and crew van, and central locking was standard across the range. If one door is no longer locking or unlocking with the others, a failed actuator motor in that door is a very common cause.

The NV300 is closely related to the Renault Trafic and Vauxhall Vivaro of the same generation (X82 platform, from 2014/2016 onwards), and there has been only one generation of the NV300 sold in the UK, so year-to-year compatibility within the NV300 range is generally good. That said, Nissan did introduce running changes over the production life, so you should confirm the exact part against your registration with the breaker before buying. Always match the motor to the specific door position — NS front, OS front, NS rear, OS rear — as these can differ.

For the central locking actuator motor itself, trim level does not affect fitment — the mechanism is the same across SE, Tekna, and Sport grades. What can differ between trims is other electrical content in the door loom, but the actuator motor unit is not trim-dependent. Focus on matching the door position (e.g. NS front) and confirming the part against your registration with the breaker.

This is a reasonable question because the NV300, Renault Trafic (X82, from 2014), and Vauxhall Vivaro (B, from 2014) share the same platform and many mechanical and body components. In practice, the door actuator motors are often interchangeable across these badge-engineered siblings, which means parts availability is much wider than searching NV300 alone. However, you should confirm part number compatibility with the breaker against your specific registration before purchasing, as there can be differences in connector or bracket design.

Central locking actuator motors are door-specific, so you need to tell the breaker which door has failed — nearside (NS, passenger side) or offside (OS, driver side), and front or rear. On a panel van there are typically two front doors and a sliding side door, and the actuators for each position may differ, so be precise when requesting a quote. Quoting your registration to the breaker will also help them pull the right part from their stock.