2020 Nissan Leaf Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 35about this part
- Share
- 21%of 167 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 35 complaints about the fuel system of the 2020 Nissan Leaf, 21% of the 167 complaints for this model year.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“There has been a major battery recall which has not been resolved for 18 months, since the recall was issued. I have not beenable to drive this car any substatial distance on the freeway since October 2024. I have asked Nissan for a buyback of this car due to this major problem that still goes unresolved.”
NHTSA complaint #11728730, filed 2026-04“Probably related to vehicle battery recall (that Nissan doesn't have a solution for yet), but when the battery gets beneath 30% it drops suddenly to 0%. I lost propulsion on the highway and it was dangerous. Going at a much lower speed than traffic it was difficult to work my way over to the right emergency lane. Even though my battery had recovered back to 25% after I stopped, the accelerator pedal would not move the car.”
NHTSA complaint #11725024, filed 2026-03“This car has been under recall at risk of fire, injury, and death, and Nissan has made no attempts to fix the recall for years now. Im not able to use a feature I paid for and I'm worried if someone else uses the vehicle without knowing will start a fire”
NHTSA complaint #11688854, filed 2025-09“My Nissan Leaf high voltage battery has experienced excessive heating due to normal use of the level 3 chargers. Recently the battery tripped a fault sensor due to the expansion of battery cells due to excessive heating, and the vehicle is no longer drivable. They recommend replacing the battery, but refuse to help with the repairs because the vehicle is 3000 miles over the battery warranty. With the latest recall I believe this is unacceptable, and Nissan isn't even sure they can get a replacement battery. Please help.”
NHTSA complaint #11636592, filed 2025-01“In December 2025 my EV battery level began fluctuating wildly while driving, even going to zero while driving on an interstate. I took it to my local dealer on 12/29/2026. Nissan confirmed that the EV battery was failing and recommended replacement. The battery is still under warranty. Nissan ordered the battery on January 6, 2026. It is now March 5th, and the battery has not shipped. Nissan has not provided any timeline for shipment of the battery and says they will not provide that information. My car has been undriveable for nine weeks.”
NHTSA complaint #11722205, filed 2026-03Related service bulletins
- 11034255Jun 3, 2026*****Dealer Announcement***** Nissan is committed to delivering the highest levels of product quality and customer satisfaction. In support of this commitment, Nissan is…
- 10213684Apr 5, 2022SERVICE INFORMATION FOR FUEL GAUGE INACCURATE WITH DTCS STORED IN ECM SERVICE INFORMATION If a fuel level sensor has been diagnosed as sending an incorrect level signal, and one…
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 | 9% |
| 2022 | 20 | 21% |
| 2021 | 10 | 18% |
| 2020 | 35 | 21% |
| 2019 | 34 | 13% |
| 2018 | 13 | 19% |
| 2017 | 3 | 18% |
| 2016 | 8 | 22% |
| 2015 | 2 | 2% |
| 2014 | 1 | 3% |
| 2013 | 4 | 5% |
| 2012 | 1 | 2% |
| 2011 | 5 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2020 Nissan Leaf
123 complaintsOther or unknown
23 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
14 complaintsEngine
8 complaintsForward collision avoidance
7 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
5 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2020 Nissan Leaf
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 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