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2021 Nissan Leaf Electrical system Problems

Complaints
32about this part
Share
56%of 57 total for the year
Median mileage
35,000miles
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 32 complaints about the electrical system of the 2021 Nissan Leaf, 56% of the 57 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 35,000 miles. 3 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.

“Recall for FAST CHARGE LEVEL 3 CHADEMO has been issued for over 6 months. I am advised not to fast charge due to risk of devastating fire. Very dangerous to continue to use this car in an urban setting. Buyback was denied and told to wait for a fix. No fix yet! I can't get out of Philadelphia in this car. Tesla wouldn't let this happen!”

NHTSA complaint #11745738, filed 2026-06

“Took car to dealership to charge. Got home and an hour later the battery ignited into a fire. Car was engulfed with smoke ,fire in front of our house. After 4 hours with fire dept trying to put out the fire within battery... it still continued to smoke. Hazmat team came out as well. Total loss after having car less than 30 days that I purchased as dealership.”

NHTSA complaint #11689478, filed 2025-09

“The battery has had a recall since October 2025 with no repair update at all. The battery degeneration has cause serious issues and has almost left me stranded multiple times. I haven’t been able to charge at most charging stations due to the limiting of fast chargers and it is very time consuming when I do.”

NHTSA complaint #11725123, filed 2026-03

“I currently have a recall on my Nissan 2021 Leaf SV Plus. There is an issue with the level 3 charging which can result in fire to the vehicle. As a result, I’m unable to rapid charge. Nissan has failed to remedy the issue or offer any attempts to fix this recall. I’m unable to charge my vehicle at this time.”

NHTSA complaint #11708535, filed 2026-01

“Around New Years this year, I was driving downhill, my car went from about 60/70% UNKNOWN to about 12%. This was for about 30 seconds until it went back up. This range drop was both dangerous but also caused emotional distress on my behalf as I worried whether or not I could make it to a charger. At the Nissan Dealer Service Dept, the technician allegedly wasn't able to verify the issue with the range dropping and then going back up. …”

NHTSA complaint #11698299, filed 2025-11

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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 2021 Nissan Leaf

Other or unknown
13 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsForward collision avoidance
4 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsLane departure
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2021 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