2020 Nissan Leaf Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 23about this part
- Share
- 14%of 167 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 1,182miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 23 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2020 Nissan Leaf, 14% of the 167 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 1,182 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The reverse camera system that activates when the car is in reverse is so blurry that it is impossible to distinguish objects. You can't tell if that's a box in the driveway behind your car or a baby seat with a baby in it. For test purposes a sign with 3-inch letters placed 48 inches from the camera is completely illegible on screen. Nissan reports that this is normal operation for the 2020 LEAF rear camera. I am attaching a picture of the rear camera screen along with a picture of the exact same scene taken with a cell phone. …”
NHTSA complaint #11367047, filed 2020-10, 65 miles“Automatic braking system failed to engage on a offramp lane from freeway 5 southbound to crown valley parkway off ramp while traveling approximately 25mph I rear ended a vehicle that was at dead stop and that vehicle rear ended a second vehicle. California highway patrol was called and report was documented which is attached. This happened on december 22,2020 at about 7pm, dark clear evening in the city of mission viejo. It was on the straight freeway lane leading to the offramp with other lanes on the freeway moving freely. Upon discussion with Nissan investigation (claim no. …”
NHTSA complaint #11395644, filed 2021-02, 2,300 miles“My vehicle has been under active recall for over 1 year for a risk of battery fire if quick charged. I am filing this complaint because Nissan has failed to remedy this recall safety issue in a timely manner. It is completely unacceptable to have an open safety recall with no remedy for greater than 1 year! This is recall 24V700000 Thank you for help.”
NHTSA complaint #11691246, filed 2025-10“Nissan still has not provided a remedy for recall number Nissan recall R24B2 NHTSA 24V700000. This prevents me from being able to access the full use of the car because I cannot fast charge without risk of damaging the EV battery. Just last week I had to borrow a gas car and pay for gas in order to take a road trip. This is unacceptable. We should have a remedy by now.”
NHTSA complaint #11709729, filed 2026-01“I am unable to travel long distances in my 2020 Nissan Leaf due to the pending recall, which states that rapid charging may cause a fire in the car due to overheating of the primary lithium battery. Fast charging is the only workable charging method for traveling long distances in the Nissan Leaf. This failure to correct the problem has rendered my Nissan Leaf useless and valueless.”
NHTSA complaint #11689615, filed 2025-09Related service bulletins
- 10211990Mar 3, 2022TELEMATICS SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 29% |
| 2024 | 4 | 80% |
| 2023 | 8 | 35% |
| 2022 | 28 | 29% |
| 2021 | 13 | 23% |
| 2020 | 23 | 14% |
| 2019 | 47 | 18% |
| 2018 | 7 | 10% |
| 2017 | 3 | 18% |
| 2016 | 1 | 3% |
| 2015 | 10 | 9% |
| 2014 | 3 | 9% |
| 2013 | 10 | 12% |
| 2012 | 2 | 4% |
| 2011 | 4 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2020 Nissan Leaf
123 complaintsFuel system
35 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