The 2021 Nissan Leaf has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 207,882 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 76 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
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.
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…
BACK OVER PREVENTION24V0710002024-02-0257,914 affected
Defect
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."
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…
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.
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.
EQUIPMENT23V0480002023-02-0264,732 affected
Defect
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…
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.
Complaints by component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
31
3fires
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
11
2crashes1fires1injuries
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
8
VISIBILITY/WIPER
6
ENGINE
5
1fires
POWER TRAIN
3
AIR BAGS
2
2crashes1injuries
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
2
1crashes
BACK OVER PREVENTION
1
Total complaints76
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Recall for fast charge level 3 chademo has been issued for over 6 months. I am advised not to fast charge due to risk of devastating fire. Very dangerous to continue to use this car in an urban setting. Buyback was denied and told to wait for a fix. No fix yet! I can't get out of philadelphia in…”
“Recall for fast charge level 3 chademo has been issued for over 6 months. I am advised not to fast charge due to risk of devastating fire. Very dangerous to continue to use this car in an urban setting. Buyback was denied and told to wait for a fix. No fix yet! I can't get out of philadelphia in…”
“I own a 2021 nissan leaf subject to open recall r25c8 (nhtsa campaign 25v655) for fire risk during level 3 dc fast charging. The recall was issued october 2025. Nissan’s stated remedy target was late march 2026. As of today, april 6, 2026, no remedy has been provided. The affected component is…”
“I own a 2021 nissan leaf subject to open recall r25c8 (nhtsa campaign 25v655) for fire risk during level 3 dc fast charging. The recall was issued october 2025. Nissan’s stated remedy target was late march 2026. As of today, april 6, 2026, no remedy has been provided. The affected component is…”
“This vehicle is subject to nhtsa recall 25v-655 involving the high-voltage traction battery. The recall restricts the vehicle from using dc fast charging (level 3), which significantly limits the safe and practical operation of the vehicle for its intended use. My household must routinely complete…”
“This vehicle is subject to nhtsa recall 25v-655 involving the high-voltage traction battery. The recall restricts the vehicle from using dc fast charging (level 3), which significantly limits the safe and practical operation of the vehicle for its intended use. My household must routinely complete…”
“This vehicle is subject to nhtsa recall 25v-655 involving the high-voltage traction battery. The recall restricts the vehicle from using dc fast charging (level 3), which significantly limits the safe and practical operation of the vehicle for its intended use. My household must routinely complete…”
“I want to be clear about why I opened this case. Per nissan’s own recall documents, the software update does not repair the defective battery cells, it only detects the issue and may disable the vehicle to prevent a thermal event. Level 3 charging remains unusable, and the underlying defect is…”
Defect investigations
InvestigationDP22005 Opened 2023-01-27 · closed 2023-08-07
Pedestrian alert sounds
NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for…
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