2023 Nissan LEAF

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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).

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.

Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fi

Recall Number: 

23V362000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

PC976

Number of vehicles affected: 

758

Defect Description: 

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.

Defect Consequence: 

A brake fluid leak can reduce braking performance and extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: 

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.

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.