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Nissan LeafModel year report

2023 Nissan Leaf Problems

Complaints
22filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
7,500miles, 4 complaints with mileage
Recalls
3campaigns on record
Trend
Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA crash rating
5 / 5stars overall, 2 rated versions
EPA fuel economy
111 MPGecombined, Electric FWD · 123 city / 99 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2023 Nissan Leaf (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 22 consumer complaints for the 2023 Nissan Leaf. The part named most often is other or unknown, with 8 complaints (36% of the total), followed by vehicle speed control (8) and electrical system (5). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 7,500 miles. Of all complaints, 6 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 57 technical service bulletins for this model year. Vehicle speed control complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Other or unknown: “Soon after I leased this Leaf, I noticed shifting interference. It grew steadily worse over the 3 or so months I kept the Leaf. Toward the end of that time period, it took a great deal of maneuvering of the shift knob to get into the correct direction. It would flip back from position before it engaged the forward or reverse motion. I got involved in a fender bender incident which was at least partially a result of the shifting confusion. At one point I put 3-in-1 oil into the top of the shifting pad. It helped for a very short time. …”

NHTSA complaint #11548857, filed 2023-10

Vehicle speed control: “My Nissan Leaf entered turtle mode on the freeways 8 times over the course of about a week and a half. This causes the car to slow itself down, and severely limit acceleration. The first time was on August 16th, 2026. This is incredibly dangerous, especially on the interstate. No one expects a car to be going 35mph on I-10, or any highway, therefore, this could have easily caused a severe rear end accident. …”

NHTSA complaint #11762055, filed 2026-09

Electrical system: “I pulled into a parking spot and to ensure I stopped when I wanted to, I braked. The car accelerated, smashing into a building. I always drive in eco mode and generally use the e-pedal which was on at the time. I’m not sure if either or a combination of those may have been a factor in what happened. The car is available for inspection upon request. I was fine, but very shaken. The car is driveable, but the front bumper is mangled and the left blinker no longer works. The headlights are functional. The charger panel releases and I can pry it open, though it no longer pops up. …”

NHTSA complaint #11578514, filed 2024-03

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): “The windshield of my Nissan Leaf spontaneously cracked without being hit by anything externally. Upon inspection, it's pretty clear that the windshield didn't crack because of anything hitting it from the outside (which is what the dealer claimed), since the outside of the windshield is still completely smooth. The crack somehow started from the bottom of the inside of the windshield and propagated itself across the entire windshield. When the car was purchased, my dealer recommended warranty purchase because of the fragile windshield, which suggested that the windshield design may be faulty.”

NHTSA complaint #11538218, filed 2023-08

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 4 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 7,000 and 8,000 miles.

75%0–100%10–2525%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (4 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 7,500 miles.

Complaints by year filed

This model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.

202220232024820252026
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2023 Nissan Leaf. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
Leaf (40 KWH Battery) · hatchback FWD★★★★★5 / 4554 · 10.7% risk
Leaf Plus (60 KWH Battery) · hatchback FWD★★★★★5 / 4554 · 10.7% risk

Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2023 model year: forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard, automatic emergency braking standard.

Neighbouring years: 2022: same overall rating; 2024: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2023 Nissan Leaf version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving); for electric versions it is the cost of electricity and the rating is in MPGe.

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
LEAF FWDElectricsingle-speed12399111 MPGe$700
LEAF SV FWDElectricsingle-speed12198109 MPGe$700

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2023 Nissan Leaf → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 57 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 57 bulletins →

Other model years of the Nissan Leaf

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
202578,75005111 MPGe—Too new
20245—05111 MPGe—Too new
2023227,50035111 MPGe—Too new
20229642,39845108 MPGe51 · TypicalRising
20215727,50045108 MPGe49 · TypicalRising
202016712,00065108 MPGe75 · MoreRising
201926030,0005—108 MPGe71 · MoreRising
2018677,2504—112 MPGe50 · TypicalRising
2017174,4002—112 MPGe—Stable
20163620,00044114 MPGe26 · FewerRising
201511027,00044114 MPGe66 · MoreFalling
20143421,25064114 MPGe38 · TypicalFalling
20138124,00054115 MPGe67 · MoreRising
20125713,9200599 MPGe21 · FewerStable
20119527,8620599 MPGe28 · FewerFalling

All Nissan Leaf model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2023 Nissan Leaf have?

NHTSA recorded 22 consumer complaints for the 2023 Nissan Leaf as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2023 Nissan Leaf is reported most often?

Other or unknown is named most often, in 8 complaints (36% of the total), followed by vehicle speed control with 8.

Has the 2023 Nissan Leaf been recalled?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

How did the 2023 Nissan Leaf do in NHTSA crash tests?

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2023 Nissan Leaf 5 out of 5 stars overall, across 2 rated versions (body style and drive). Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.

How efficient is the 2023 Nissan Leaf according to the EPA?

The EPA rates the 2023 Nissan Leaf (LEAF, Electric) at 111 MPGe combined, 123 city and 99 highway, with an estimated annual electricity cost of $700 at 15,000 miles a year. Other battery and motor versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2023 Nissan Leaf reported?

Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 7,500 miles and the middle half falls between 7,000 and 8,000 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.