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2019 Nissan Leaf Electrical system Problems

Complaints
178about this part
Share
68%of 260 total for the year
Median mileage
90,000miles
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 178 complaints about the electrical system of the 2019 Nissan Leaf, 68% of the 260 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 90,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

Example complaints

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

“I was driving down the freeway going roughly 70mph with pro pilot cruise control enabled. The car sensed a car ahead and slammed on the brakes, but there were no cars in front of me and was almost rear ended by a car going 70+ MPH on i5 .”

NHTSA complaint #11326570, filed 2020-05, 11,250 miles

“Leaf backup screen turns pink when in reverse. Unable to backup safely!!! Called and drove LEAF to dealer who inspected the LEAF.. Dealer said there would be a 'box delivered next week' and they would call me.”

NHTSA complaint #11325221, filed 2020-05, 4,300 miles

“My 2019 Nissan Leaf is currently grounded at Dublin Nissan with leaking battery cells caused by thermal distress from open Safety Recall R24B2. Nissan Consumer Affairs has refused to buy back or repair the vehicle because it has past the 100,000-mile mark, leaving me with an unresolvable, hazardous vehicle that has no available manufacturer remedy.”

NHTSA complaint #11756040, filed 2026-08

“NHTSA Recall Number24V-700 It has been over 1yr since the recall was issued for fire risk on the Nissan leaf and still no fix is available. Nissan continues to ask users to not charge with level 3 charging which in my leaf was an expensive option. Limits my ability to use my car for longer trips. How much time do they legally have to remedy the issue?”

NHTSA complaint #11691428, filed 2025-10

“Battery charging system cannot be used on fast chargers without potential overheating and fire, therefore, I cannot travel safely beyond my immediate area without incurring a risk to myself and others. The recall has been ongoing with empty promises of a fix since September of 2024, over 1 year and 6 months ago. So, that means this risk has been in place for much longer.”

NHTSA complaint #11725343, filed 2026-03

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2025343%
2024240%
2023523%
20226265%
20213256%
202012374%
201917868%
20181928%
2017424%
20161336%
20151816%
2014618%
20131822%
20121526%
20112931%

Other parts of the 2019 Nissan Leaf

Other or unknown
47 complaintsFuel system
34 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
13 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
10 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsEngine
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsForward collision avoidance
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsLane departure
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2019 Nissan Leaf

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology