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2013 Nissan Leaf Seat belts Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
5%of 81 total for the year
Median mileage
36,870miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the seat belts of the 2013 Nissan Leaf, 5% of the 81 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 36,870 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“My Nissan LEAF was experiencing a seat belt not buckled and it would light up when no one was sitting in the seat. I have taken it to the dealer three times to have it fixed. The first two times they reset the sensor and it would stay fixed for 2 months. I just took it back the 3rd time. The dealer said the airbag would not deploy in an accident. Since it was a safety issue not covered under warranty, I chose for them to fix my vehicle. The ocs sensor and control module was faulty. It cost me $652.56 to repair it. I thought it would be covered under warranty since this was a safety issue. …”

NHTSA complaint #11228414, filed 2019-06, 36,870 miles

“I was involved in a mva on 12/26 when someone rear-ended me going about 35-40mph when I was stopped at a red light. My seat belts did not lock upon impact and I sustained a bad whiplash causing neck pain, back pain and severe headaches. Now I am diagnosed with seizures caused from the mva giving me severe migraines and head inflammation.. The collision center discovered my sensors in my LEAF was faulty causing the seat belts not to lock up impact, which they should. …”

NHTSA complaint #11075268, filed 2018-02

“The left curtain and driver seat airbags were spontaneously deployed while driving. The driver seatbelt pre-tensioner was engaged and locked. There was no collision or abrupt motion. My wife sustained minor abrasions to her left arm and swerved to the right shoulder of the road. The car would not shift into drive and was towed. The cause is unknown and without warning.”

NHTSA complaint #11521771, filed 2023-05

“Red triangle warning light comes on will not go out when car is on and when drivers seat belt is ingaged both triangle red light and seat belt light flashes all doors are closed and secure including hatch”

NHTSA complaint #11143876, filed 2018-10

Related service bulletins

Seat belts: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201921%
201823%
201716%
201413%
201345%
201235%

Other parts of the 2013 Nissan Leaf

Brakes
32 complaints
Electrical system
18 complaints
Air bags
17 complaints
Other or unknown
10 complaints
Vehicle speed control
5 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaints
Fuel system
4 complaints
Steering
4 complaints
Wheels
4 complaints
Electronic stability control
3 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
3 complaints
Engine
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2013 Nissan Leaf

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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