2021 Nissan Leaf Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 23%of 57 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2021 Nissan Leaf, 23% of the 57 complaints for this model year. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“A recall fix was done for the back up camera about a year ago. That was a national recall for an issue with the system. My car started the same exact issue about 3 weeks ago. No back up camera, pink or blue screen, glitchy. I contacted Nissan about it and it didn't seem like they wanted to make the repair again or fix the issue at no cost. I was wondering if other owners have had the same issue and if you can intervene. Thank you”
NHTSA complaint #11759079, filed 2026-08“Intermittent problem with the backup camera. The Nissan dealership not able to see it because it started working again. When camera fails I am not able to see people or surroundings behind me. No warning just Intermittent failure. Thank you”
NHTSA complaint #11566581, filed 2024-01“I own a 2021 Nissan Leaf with an open safety recall (NHTSA Recall 25V-655, Nissan Recall R25C8) issued on September 30, 2025. The recall involves a battery defect that creates a safety risk during DC fast charging (Level 3). As a result, I am unable to use public fast-charging networks such as EVgo. The recall currently has no remedy available and has been unresolved for over 7 months. I do not have access to home charging, and without fast charging, the vehicle cannot be used in a practical or reasonable way for daily transportation. …”
NHTSA complaint #11735427, filed 2026-05“My car got stuck in a snowbank and became unresponsive. I attempted to gently rock it back and forth by putting it into drive and reverse two or three times. The car began to smoke. I took my foot off the accelerator and attempted to exit the vehicle, but the door was locked and did not automatically unlock. I tried to press the child safety lock button in case the child safety lock had been activated, but accidentally pressed the button to open the window. Smoke started coming into the car. I manually unlocked the door, pressed the button to put the car into park. …”
NHTSA complaint #11502246, filed 2023-01“When backing up after opening or closing the trunk the backup camera flashes blue and green with lines on the screen. It sometimes worked again when the trunk is slammed or the car is restarted. The safety was put at risk because I was not able to see the ground when reversing and there was a blind spot that the camera usually fills in.”
NHTSA complaint #11561987, filed 2023-12Related 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 | 36% |
| 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 2021 Nissan Leaf
32 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