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Nissan Leaf recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 20 recall campaigns and 1,102 owner complaints for the Nissan Leaf, covering model years 2010 to 2026. The 2019 model year drew the most complaints (258), and Electrical System is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

Decode your Nissan Leaf VIN

See the model year, plant and build details of one vehicle, then the recalls for its exact year.

  • 20 recall campaigns on file
  • 1,102 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 17 model years with data (2010–2026)
  • most complaints: 2019 (258 for that model year)
  • top component: Electrical System (520 complaints)
  • latest recall 26V425000 (reported Jul 1, 2026)
  • 65 complaints reporting a crash (5.9%)
  • 12 complaints reporting a fire (1.1%)
  • 25 complaints reporting an injury (2.3%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Nissan Leaf complaints by model year

17 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2019 model year has the most complaints: 258 of 1,102, or 23.4%. Next come 2020 (164) and 2015 (110). The fewest are for 2010, with 1 complaint.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years
Nissan Leaf owner complaints to NHTSA by model year, 2010–2026Column chart of 1,102 complaints across 17 model years. The highest is 2019 with 258. The full figures are in the table below the chart.2010: 1 complaint120102011: 95 complaints9520112012: 57 complaints5720122013: 81 complaints8120132014: 34 complaints3420142015: 110 complaints11020152016: 36 complaints3620162017: 17 complaints1720172018: 66 complaints6620182019: 258 complaints25820192020: 164 complaints16420202021: 55 complaints5520212022: 94 complaints9420222023: 20 complaints2020232024: 5 complaints520242025: 7 complaints720252026: 2 complaints22026
Show the figures for all 17 model years
Nissan Leaf complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Nissan Leaf complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
201010000
2011955030
2012576030
20138111140
2014343220
20151108030
2016361100
2017172010
2018669130
20192584230
20201641000
2021552510
2022947020
2023206000
202450000
202570000
202620000
All model years1,1026512250

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Nissan Leaf components

top 15 · NHTSA categories

Electrical System is the component named most often, in 520 complaints (47.2% of all 1,102), followed by Service Brakes (234) and Fuel/Propulsion System (135).

Components named most often in Nissan Leaf complaints (top 15)
Components named most often in Nissan Leaf complaints (top 15)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Electrical System52047.2%
Service Brakes23421.2%
Unknown or Other16214.7%
Fuel/Propulsion System13512.3%
Air Bags928.3%
Power Train625.6%
Vehicle Speed Control575.2%
Engine494.4%
Visibility/Wiper403.6%
Forward Collision Avoidance322.9%
Back Over Prevention191.7%
Steering151.4%
Structure151.4%
Seats141.3%
Seat Belts131.2%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

  • They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
  • Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
  • Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
  • One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
  • Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Nissan Leaf recalls

20 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name Leaf, newest first. The 20 campaigns cover model years 2013 to 2026. The 2014 and 2020 model years appear in the most campaigns (6 each).

  • 20 recall campaigns
  • 1 “Park Outside” advisory
Nissan Leaf recall campaigns covering each model year
DecadeYears ending in 0Years ending in 1Years ending in 2Years ending in 3Years ending in 4Years ending in 5Years ending in 6Years ending in 7Years ending in 8Years ending in 9
2013: 5 campaigns2014: 6 campaigns2015: 4 campaigns2016: 4 campaigns2017: 2 campaigns2018: 4 campaigns2019: 5 campaigns
2020: 6 campaigns2021: 4 campaigns2022: 4 campaigns2023: 3 campaigns2024: no campaigns2025: no campaigns2026: 2 campaigns
Highlighted: the model years with the most campaigns.

  1. NHTSA campaign 26V425000

    Reported

    Seat Belts › Rear/Other › Retractor

    Model year 2026

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2026 LEAF vehicles. The outer rear seat belt automatic locking retractors (ALR) may deactivate early, which can prevent a child restraint system (CRS) from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

    Consequence:
    An improperly secured child restraint system may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the rear outboard seat belt assemblies, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed July 28, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated October 28, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261. Nissan's number for this recall is R26A7. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 7, 2026.

    Filed by Nissan North America, Inc.

  2. NHTSA campaign 26V188000

    Reported

    Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery

    Model year 2026

    NHTSA “Park Outside” advisory: because of the fire risk, park affected vehicles outside and away from buildings until the recall repair is done.

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2026 LEAF vehicles. The high voltage battery may have internal damage that can cause a short circuit within the battery module.

    Consequence:
    A short circuit in a high voltage battery module increases the risk of a fire.
    Remedy:
    Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures and should not charge their vehicles until the remedy is completed. Dealers will inspect and replace the battery modules, as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 2, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261. Nissan's number for this recall is R25F1. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 27, 2026.

    Filed by Nissan North America, Inc.

  3. NHTSA campaign 25V655000

    Reported

    Electrical System › Propulsion System › Charging › Module › Software; Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery

    Model years 2021–2022

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021-2022 LEAF vehicles equipped with a Level 3 quick charging port. The lithium-ion battery may overheat during Level 3 charging.

    Consequence:
    A quick charging battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
    Remedy:
    Owners are advised not to use Level 3 quick charging until the remedy is completed. Dealers will update the battery software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed June 16, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's Customer Service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R25C8. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 4, 2025.

    Filed by Nissan North America, Inc.

  4. NHTSA campaign 24V700000

    Reported

    Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery; Electrical System › Propulsion System › Charging › Module › Software

    Model years 2019–2020

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2019-2020 LEAF vehicles equipped with a Level 3 quick charging port. The lithium-ion battery may overheat during Level 3 charging.

    Consequence:
    A quick charging battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will update the battery software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed June 3, 2026. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Nissan Customer Service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's numbers for this recall are R24B2, P4A38, and P5A22.

    Filed by Nissan North America, Inc.

  5. NHTSA campaign 24V071000

    Reported

    Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera

    Model years 2018–2022

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2022 LEAF vehicles. Damage to the camera harness can cause distortion or loss of the rearview camera display image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

    Consequence:
    A rearview camera that does not properly display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect the rearview camera and harness for damage and replace them as necessary. If no damage is found, the dealer will apply protective tape and reroute the rearview camera harness. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 9, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R23D7.

    Filed by Nissan North America, Inc.

  6. NHTSA campaign 23V494000

    Reported

    Vehicle Speed Control

    Model years 2018–2023

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2023 LEAF vehicles. The vehicle may accelerate unintentionally if the driving mode is changed ("D" to "B"; e-Pedal "On"; or "ECO" mode) after disengaging the cruise control.

    Consequence:
    Unintentional acceleration can increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will reprogram the vehicle control module (VCM), free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 30, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R23A6.

    Filed by Nissan North America, Inc.

  7. NHTSA campaign 23V362000

    Reported

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings

    Model year 2023

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2023 LEAF vehicles. The right-hand brake tubes may have been damaged during production and could corrode, possibly causing a hole in the brake line and a brake fluid leak.

    Consequence:
    A brake fluid leak can reduce braking performance and extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect and replace the right-hand brake tube, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 7, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC976.

    Filed by Nissan North America, Inc.

  8. NHTSA campaign 23V296000

    Reported

    Equipment › Other › Owners/Service/Other Manual; Visibility › Defroster/Defogger/HVAC System

    Model years 2013–2017

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2013-2017 LEAF vehicles. The Owner's Manual instructions for defroster operation are incorrect and may result in reduced defroster performance under specific conditions. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 103, "Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems."

    Consequence:
    Reduced defroster performance can limit visibility out of the windshield, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Nissan will mail an addendum with updated instructions on how to operate the defroster, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 26, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R23A1.

    Filed by Nissan North America, Inc.

  9. NHTSA campaign 23V048000

    Reported

    Equipment › Other › Owners/Service/Other Manual; Visibility › Defroster/Defogger/HVAC System

    Model years 2018–2023

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2023 LEAF vehicles. The Owner's Manual instructions for defroster operation are incorrect, and may result in reduced defroster performance under specific conditions. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 103, "Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems."

    Consequence:
    Reduced defroster performance can limit visibility out of the windshield, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Nissan will mail an addendum with updated instructions on how to operate the defroster, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 1, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R22C5.

    Filed by Nissan North America, Inc.

  10. NHTSA campaign 20V570000

    Reported

    Visibility › Glass, Side/Rear

    Model year 2020

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020 Altima, Maxima and Leaf vehicles. The rear window glass may not remain properly secured to the vehicle.

    Consequence:
    Rear window glass that separates from the vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the back window glass, free of charge. The recall began November 4, 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC752.

    Filed by Nissan North America, Inc.

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  1. NHTSA campaign 20V412000

    Reported

    Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera

    Model year 2020

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020 LEAF electric vehicles. Under certain circumstances, the images for the back-up camera can disappear while in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

    Consequence:
    The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will update the back-up camera software, free of charge. This recall began August 31, 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.

    Filed by Nissan North America, Inc.

  2. NHTSA campaign 19V654000

    Reported

    Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera

    Model years 2018–2019

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Titan Diesel, Versa Note and Versa Sedan vehicles, as well as Infiniti Q50, Q60, QX30 and QX80 vehicles. Additionally included are 2019 Nissan GT-R and Taxi and Infiniti QX50, QX60, Q70, Q70L vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

    Consequence:
    The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Nissan will notify owners in phases, having dealers update the back-up camera settings software, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2019 and all affected VINs should be activated. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200.

    Filed by Nissan North America, Inc.

  3. NHTSA campaign 17V253000

    Reported

    Air Bags

    Model years 2015–2017

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2017 LEAF and 2014, 2016 and 2017 Sentra vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error within the air bag inflators, the passenger frontal air bag may not properly deploy in the event of a crash.

    Consequence:
    In the event of a crash, if the front passenger air bag doesn't deploy properly, it can increase the risk of injury to passengers.
    Remedy:
    Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began June 7, 2017. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

    Filed by Nissan North America, Inc.

  4. NHTSA campaign 16V436000

    Reported

    Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module; Electrical System › Wiring

    Model year 2016

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016 LEAF vehicles manufactured February 24, 2016, to March 23, 2016, and Sentra vehicles manufactured February 9, 2016, to March 4, 2016. The wiring harness connector may disconnect from the dual-stage passenger air bag.

    Consequence:
    If the wiring harness disconnects, the passenger air bag may not to deploy during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
    Remedy:
    Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wiring harness connector for proper engagement and, if necessary, replace the passenger air bag module and main body harness, free of charge. The recall began on August 9, 2016. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

    Filed by Nissan North America, Inc.

  5. NHTSA campaign 16V244000

    Reported

    Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification

    Model years 2013–2016

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima, 2013-2016 Nissan Altima, NV200, LEAF, Sentra, and Pathfinder, 2014-2016 Nissan NV200 Taxi, Infiniti QX60, QX60 Hybrid, and Q50 Hybrid, 2014-2017 Nissan Rogue and Infiniti Q50, 2015-2016 Nissan Murano, Murano Hybrid, and Chevrolet City Express, 2014-2015 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid, and 2013 Infiniti JX35 vehicles. In these vehicles, the front seat passenger Occupant Classification System (OCS) may incorrectly classify an adult passenger as a child or classify the seat as empty despite it being occupied. As a result, the passenger frontal air bag may be turned off and not deploy in the event of a crash.

    Consequence:
    If the passenger frontal air bag does not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, the passenger is at an increased risk of injury.
    Remedy:
    Nissan will notify their owners. Chevrolet City Express owners will be notified by General Motors. Dealers will reprogram the Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) and OCS Electronic Control Unit (ECU) in Altima, Maxima, Murano, Rogue, and Sentra vehicles, and replace the OCS ECU in LEAF, NV200, NV200 Taxi, Pathfinder, Infiniti Q50, JX35, and QX60 and Chevrolet City Express vehicles, free of charge. Interim notices were sent to owners on May 31, 2016. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669, Infiniti customer service at 1-888-833-3216 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020.

    Filed by Nissan North America, Inc.

  6. NHTSA campaign 16V119000

    Reported

    Service Brakes

    Model years 2013–2015

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 LEAF vehicles manufactured November 19, 2012, to July 31, 2015. During very cold temperatures, the relay inside the electronic brake booster may freeze, requiring the driver to exert more effort to slow the vehicle down.

    Consequence:
    If the brake relay fails, longer distances or additional brake effort would be required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Intelligent Brake Control Unit software, free of charge. The recall began on March 28, 2016. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

    Filed by Nissan North America, Inc.

  7. NHTSA campaign 14V263000

    Reported

    Hybrid Propulsion System › Inverter

    Model year 2014

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2014 Nissan LEAF vehicles manufactured April 15, 2014, through April 24, 2014. Due to a problem with the motor control circuit board, the inverter may fail, causing the vehicle shut down.

    Consequence:
    An unexpected vehicle shut down increases the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inverter, free of charge. The recall began in July 2014. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

    Filed by Nissan North America, Inc.

  8. NHTSA campaign 14V192000

    Reported

    Structure

    Model year 2014

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2014 LEAF vehicles manufactured February 28, 2014, through March 12, 2014. The front structural member assembly may be missing welds, which could reduce the structural integrity of the vehicle if the vehicle is involved in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection," and 305, "Electric-Powered Vehicles: Electrolyte Spillage and Electrical Shock Protection."

    Consequence:
    Missing welds may effect the vehicle's integrity in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the vehicle's occupants.
    Remedy:
    Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect to see if any of the welds are missing. Any vehicle missing welds will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on June 2, 2014. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

    Filed by Nissan North America, Inc.

  9. NHTSA campaign 14V138000

    Reported

    Electrical System › Software; Air Bags › Frontal

    Model years 2013–2014

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Altima, LEAF, Pathfinder, and Sentra, model year 2013 NV200 (aka Taxi) and Infiniti JX35 and model year 2014 Infiniti Q50 and QX60 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the occupant classification system (OCS) software may incorrectly classify the passenger seat as empty, when it is occupied by an adult.

    Consequence:
    If the OCS does not detect an adult occupant in the passenger seat, the passenger airbag would be deactivated. Failure of the passenger airbag to deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted) could increase the risk of injury to the passenger.
    Remedy:
    Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will update the OCS software, free of charge. The recall began on April 14, 2014. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

    Filed by Nissan North America, Inc.

  10. NHTSA campaign 13V069000

    Reported

    Air Bags

    Model year 2013

    Nissan is recalling certain model year 2013 Altima, LEAF, Pathfinder, Sentra, and Infiniti JX35 vehicles. Sensors within the passenger Occupant Detection System (ODS) may have been manufactured out of specification. This may cause the system to malfunction and permanently suppress the passenger airbag.

    Consequence:
    If the vehicle is involved in a crash necessitating airbag deployment and the passenger airbag is suppressed, there may be an increased risk of personal injury.
    Remedy:
    Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ODS sensors and replace them as neccessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 6, 2013. Owners may contact Nissan Customer Service at 1-800-647-7261.

    Filed by Nissan North America, Inc.

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means
What each recall field means
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
  • Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
  • A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
  • Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Nissan Leaf questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Nissan Leaf have?

NHTSA lists 20 vehicle recall campaigns for the Nissan Leaf, covering model years 2010 to 2026. The most recent, 26V425000, was reported on July 1, 2026 and is filed under “Seat belts”. The 2014 and 2020 model years are covered by the most campaigns (6 each).

Which Nissan Leaf model year has the most complaints?

The 2019 model year, with 258 of the 1,102 complaints in NHTSA’s file (23.4%). The next are 2020 (164) and 2015 (110). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Nissan Leaf complaint?

Electrical System is the component named most often: 520 complaints, or 47.2% of all 1,102. Service Brakes (234) and Fuel/Propulsion System (135) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Nissan Leaf?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Nissan dealer.

How many Nissan Leaf complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 1,102 complaints, 65 report a crash, 12 a fire, 25 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.