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2026 Nissan Leaf Recalls & Complaints

The 2026 Nissan Leaf has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 3 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Nissan dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2026 Nissan Leaf. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2026 Nissan Leaf owner complaints

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026 Nissan Leaf, describing incidents dated April 13, 2026 to September 25, 2026.

Most-cited components

  • Electrical System 3 complaints
  • Fuel/Propulsion System 1 complaint
  • Power Train 1 complaint

Of the 3 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash; across all 3 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

  • ODI #11772797 · Filed

    The contact’s daughter owns a 2026 Nissan Leaf. While the owner was driving 70 MPH with the ProPILOT Assist engaged, a semi-truck merged into the lane and crashed into the vehicle. Following the impact and the deployment of the front air bags, the driver was able to safely maneuver the vehicle to…

  • ODI #11747001 · Filed

    The car had a faulty dc/dc converter one month after purchase. The vehicle has about 900 total miles. Part number 292A0-8342R

  • ODI #11732845 · Filed

    The battery does not charge. Warning lights activated to check EV system. This first occurred about two months ago. Dash lights spontaneously resolved, but MIL light has remained on in Nissan App since that time. Dealership service initially said to return with vehicle when dash light and message…

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Rear Seat Belts May Not Secure Child Seat/FMVSS 208

NHTSA #26V425000 · Seat Belts — Rear/Other — Retractor · NHTSA notice

Reported July 1, 2026 · Nissan North America, Inc.

Potentially affected: 3,788 vehicles

Completion not yet reported (dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Nissan campaign R26A7 · Vehicles built June 10, 2025 – June 8, 2026 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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."

Safety consequence

An improperly secured child restraint system may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Park Outside: High Voltage Battery Modules May Short Circuit

NHTSA #26V188000 · Electrical System — Propulsion System — Traction Battery · NHTSA notice

Reported March 25, 2026 · Nissan North America, Inc.

Potentially affected: 51 vehicles

Repair completion: 21.57% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Nissan campaign R25F1 · Owners notified August 28, 2026 · Vehicles built July 17, 2025 – November 26, 2025 (per NHTSA)

Park outside only — fire risk while parked indoors or near structures.

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

A short circuit in a high voltage battery module increases the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer 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.

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