2020 Nissan Leaf Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 8%of 167 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2020 Nissan Leaf, 8% of the 167 complaints for this model year.
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.
“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 2025-09“While attempting to drive on icy pavement and “rocking” the vehicle forward and back, the motor accelerates uncontrolled without pressing the accelerator and would not stop when the brake pedal was pressed and released. It would only stop when the brake pedal was held depressed. I do not have a photo, but I do have a video which cannot be uploaded since it’s not a photo file. I would be happy to provide if requested.”
NHTSA complaint #11642564, filed 2025-02“Vehicle: 2020 Nissan Leaf Issue: Level 3 DC Fast Charging (CHAdeMO) disabled due to known defect Odometer: ~68,000 miles Description: My 2020 Nissan Leaf is affected by a known defect that disables Level 3 DC fast charging (CHAdeMO). Nissan initially acknowledged the issue and planned a fix for November 2024, but that fix has now been delayed until Q3 2025. This delay means I will be without fast charging capability for nearly a full year, despite this being a key advertised feature of the vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #11669807, filed 2025-06“Nissan issued recall R24B2 on my Leaf 9 months ago. The recall warns my car could catch on fire when fast charging, but offers no remedy other than don't fast charge it . Nissan keeps announcing remedy dates and missing them (October 2024, March 2025, now Q3 2025). I cannot drive my vehicle on a tri longer than one charge without the fast charge capability I was sold and bought - AND I am very concerned about the fire danger - there have been multiple incidents of Leaf's catching fire because of this recall. …”
NHTSA complaint #11675266, filed 2025-07“I purchased this 2020 Nissan Leaf S Plus on September 22, 2020 for $39,104. The vehicle was fully functional when I delivered it to Nissan's authorized service center to comply with NHTSA Recall 24V-700. Following the software update performed by Nissan's technician, the vehicle would not operate. It has remained inoperable since that date. Nissan provided a rental vehicle, which I am currently using. I did not cause this damage. I complied fully with Nissan's recall instructions. Nissan's own repair process destroyed the functionality of my vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #11769440, filed 2026-10Related service bulletins
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Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 20% |
| 2023 | 2 | 9% |
| 2022 | 11 | 11% |
| 2021 | 3 | 5% |
| 2020 | 14 | 8% |
| 2019 | 13 | 5% |
| 2018 | 3 | 4% |
| 2017 | 3 | 18% |
| 2016 | 3 | 8% |
| 2015 | 3 | 3% |
| 2014 | 1 | 3% |
| 2013 | 3 | 4% |
| 2011 | 3 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2020 Nissan Leaf
123 complaintsFuel system
35 complaintsOther or unknown
23 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 30, 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