2026 Nissan LEAF

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Electrical system:propulsion system:traction battery

Recall Number: 

26V188000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

R25F1

Manufactured from: 

2025-07-17 to 2025-11-26

Number of vehicles affected: 

51

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.

Defect Consequence: 

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

Corrective Action: 

Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures and should not charge their vehicles until the remedy is completed. Dealers will replace the battery modules or the battery, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed April 17, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in July 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.