2022 Nissan Leaf Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 7%of 96 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the engine of the 2022 Nissan Leaf, 7% of the 96 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.
“My car all of a sudden lost drive power while I was driving up Parleys Canyon on I-80. My car started slowing down in traffic rapidly and I had to make emergency maneuvers to get to the side of the road. After the incident the car had trouble accelerating and couldn't keep up with traffic to get it to the shop. This is an active recall and Nissan refuses to fix the battery.”
NHTSA complaint #11760989, filed 2026-08“I bought my vehicle used, in May 2025. Then, in October (if not earlier), a safety recall was issued relating to the fast charging of the EV battery. This recall tells me that I’m not to use the CHAdeMO charging port due to battery fire risk. Now, almost 6 months later, there still isn’t a remedy available. Not being able to fast charge puts a huge restriction on where I’m able to go in my car. NO ONE wants to sit around for hours waiting for their car battery to recharge in order to get to their destination. …”
NHTSA complaint #11720991, filed 2026-02“Nissan has informed Leaf owners that we cannot use DCFC to charge the car, there is a danger of fire from an overheating battery. This poorly designed battery management system severely limits the distance one can travel in the car. It has become an expensive short commute vehicle! Nissan offered to repurchase my car. The offer had over $27K deductions for milage and repayment of my $10k lien I would have to pay Nissan $2,800 for them to take the car back! Nissan should take full responsibility for the known recall and poor engineering.”
NHTSA complaint #11709798, filed 2026-01Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 14% |
| 2022 | 7 | 7% |
| 2021 | 6 | 11% |
| 2020 | 8 | 5% |
| 2019 | 9 | 3% |
| 2018 | 7 | 10% |
| 2017 | 1 | 6% |
| 2016 | 3 | 8% |
| 2015 | 3 | 3% |
| 2013 | 2 | 2% |
| 2012 | 2 | 4% |
| 2011 | 2 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2022 Nissan Leaf
62 complaintsOther or unknown
28 complaintsFuel system
20 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsForward collision avoidance
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2022 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