2021 Nissan LEAF Review

Checking if a car has a recall is simple. Just type the car's VIN number into the NHTSA website (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls). If there's an unrepaired recall, you'll see it there.

If a recall shows up, just call your local car dealer. They'll know about the recall and will work with the car maker to fix it for free (if the recall happened within 10 years of the car being first sold).

Electrical system:propulsion system:charging:module:software

Recall Number: 

25V655000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

R25C8

Manufactured from: 

2020-11-03 to 2021-06-24

Number of vehicles affected: 

19077

Defect Description: 

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.

Defect Consequence: 

A quick charging battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action: 

Owners are advised not to use Level 3 quick charging until the remedy is completed. Dealers will update the battery software, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed October 24, 2025. A second notice will be sent once the remedy becomes available. 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.

Back over prevention: sensing system: camera

Recall Number: 

24V071000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

R23D7

Number of vehicles affected: 

57914

Defect Description: 

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."

Defect Consequence: 

A rearview camera that does not properly display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: 

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.

Vehicle speed control

Recall Number: 

23V494000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

R23A6

Number of vehicles affected: 

66159

Defect Description: 

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.

Defect Consequence: 

Unintentional acceleration can increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: 

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.

Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac system

Recall Number: 

23V048000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

R22C5

Number of vehicles affected: 

64732

Defect Description: 

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."

Defect Consequence: 

Reduced defroster performance can limit visibility out of the windshield, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: 

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.