2021 Nissan Leaf Recalls

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2021 Nissan Leaf. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 25V655000Sep 30, 202519,077 vehicles potentially affected
  Electrical system › Propulsion system › Charging › Module › Software
  Covers: Nissan Leaf 2021–2022

  Reported issue: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021-2022 LEAF vehicles equipped with a Level 3 quick charging port. The lithium-ion battery may overheat during Level 3 charging.

  Possible consequence: A quick charging battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.

  Remedy: Owners are advised not to use Level 3 quick charging until the remedy is completed. Dealers will update the battery software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed June 16, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's Customer Service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R25C8. Vehicle Identification…

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• 24V071000Feb 2, 202457,914 vehicles potentially affected
  Back over prevention › Sensing system › Camera
  Covers: Nissan Leaf 2018–2022

  Reported issue: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2022 LEAF vehicles. Damage to the camera harness can cause distortion or loss of the rearview camera display image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

  Possible consequence: A rearview camera that does not properly display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rearview camera and harness for damage and replace them as necessary. If no damage is found, the dealer will apply protective tape and reroute the rearview camera harness. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 9, 2024. Owners may contact…

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• 23V494000Jul 17, 202366,159 vehicles potentially affected
  Vehicle speed control
  Covers: Nissan Leaf 2018–2023

  Reported issue: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2023 LEAF vehicles. The vehicle may accelerate unintentionally if the driving mode is changed ("D" to "B"; e-Pedal "On"; or "ECO" mode) after disengaging the cruise control.

  Possible consequence: Unintentional acceleration can increase the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the vehicle control module (VCM), free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 30, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R23A6.

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• 23V048000Feb 2, 202364,732 vehicles potentially affected
  Equipment › Other › Owners/service/other manual
  Covers: Nissan Leaf 2018–2023

  Reported issue: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2023 LEAF vehicles. The Owner's Manual instructions for defroster operation are incorrect, and may result in reduced defroster performance under specific conditions. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 103, "Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems."

  Possible consequence: Reduced defroster performance can limit visibility out of the windshield, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Nissan will mail an addendum with updated instructions on how to operate the defroster, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 1, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R22C5.

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