2021 Nissan Leaf Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 11%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 6 complaints about the visibility of the 2021 Nissan Leaf, 11% of the 57 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.
“The resolution for recall 22V-048 provided by Nissan is unacceptable. In order how to properly run the defroster for conditions you have refer to manual or supplement manual. I would expect just turn on defrost and not worry if it going to work in the weather condition I am driving in.”
NHTSA complaint #11515167, filed 2023-04“The dealership without our knowledge or approval did an update on our car last November that makes the heater and more importantly defroster not work when it's colder than about 17F degrees outside. This causes the vehicle to fog up all over including the windshield making it dangerous to drive. After about 10 minutes it finally starts working. We've told them about it numerous times and even saw other Leafs at the dealership for the exact same thing on the first cold day last winter after the update. They haven't yet gotten a fix for it and said it's on purpose. …”
NHTSA complaint #11699598, filed 2025-11“The rear view camera picture on the display is grey and does not display any video signal at temperatures below about 32 degrees Fahrenheit. Backing up without the rear view camera picture causes a safety hazard.”
NHTSA complaint #11641602, filed 2025-02“After the dealership has checked the rear view camera after manufacturer recall R23D7, the camera image is sometimes not displayed. Sometimes it helps to open and close the rear tailgate to reactivate the display of the rear view camera. The issue also seems to be dependent on ambient temperature. The manufacturer has failed or is unable to remedy this safety recall permanently. Before the recall was checked by the dealership, the vehicle never had an issue with the rear view mirror image not being displayed. …”
NHTSA complaint #11693725, filed 2025-10“When placing the vehicle in reverse, the display screen shows either a distorted view or no view at all, or a solid pink color across the screen. This result in zero visibility out the rear of the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #11557148, filed 2023-11Related service bulletins
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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3 | 14% |
| 2022 | 2 | 2% |
| 2021 | 6 | 11% |
| 2020 | 3 | 2% |
| 2019 | 13 | 5% |
| 2018 | 3 | 4% |
| 2017 | 2 | 12% |
| 2015 | 2 | 2% |
| 2014 | 2 | 6% |
| 2013 | 5 | 6% |
| 2012 | 3 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2021 Nissan Leaf
32 complaintsOther or unknown
13 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsEngine
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