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Most common 2026 Nissan Leaf problems
3 of the 3 complaints (100%) are about the electrical system.
Filed Jul 1, 20263,788 vehiclesNissan North America, Inc.
Defect. Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2026 LEAF vehicles. The outer rear seat belt automatic locking retractors (ALR) may deactivate early, which can prevent a child restraint system (CRS) from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk. An improperly secured child restraint system may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy. Dealers will replace the rear outboard seat belt assemblies, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed July 28, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated October 28, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261. Nissan's number for this recall is R26A7. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 7, 2026.
Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery26V188000Park outside
Filed Mar 25, 202651 vehiclesNissan North America, Inc.
Defect. Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2026 LEAF vehicles. The high voltage battery may have internal damage that can cause a short circuit within the battery module.
Risk. A short circuit in a high voltage battery module increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy. Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures and should not charge their vehicles until the remedy is completed. Dealers will inspect and replace the battery modules, as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 2, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261. Nissan's number for this recall is R25F1. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 27, 2026.
All 2 campaigns on file, newest first.
What owners reported
Newest filings
Electrical SystemCrash1 injured
Filed Oct 21, 20265,000 milesMD
The contact’s daughter owns a 2026 Nissan Leaf. While the owner was driving 70 MPH with the ProPILOT Assist engaged, a semi-truck merged into the lane and crashed into the vehicle. Following the impact and the deployment of the front air bags, the driver was able to safely maneuver the vehicle to the side of the highway. The button to engage the parking brake was activated, the vehicle was shifted in park(P) and turned off. However, after exiting the vehicle, the vehicle failed to shut off and the electronic parking brake failed to hold as intended, and the vehicle rolled back onto the highway and crashed with two other vehicles. The vehicle had damages to the hood, front bumper, windshield, and the front bumper reinforcement bar was bent. A Police report was filed. The owner sustained injuries to the face, neck, and shoulder due to the force of the seat belt and air bag deployment. The driver was currently receiving physical therapy for the injuries. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 5,000.
Electrical System
Filed Jun 28, 2026TN
The car had a faulty dc/dc converter one month after purchase. The vehicle has about 900 total miles. Part number 292A0-8342R
Electrical System
Filed Apr 21, 2026CO
The battery does not charge. Warning lights activated to check EV system. This first occurred about two months ago. Dash lights spontaneously resolved, but MIL light has remained on in Nissan App since that time. Dealership service initially said to return with vehicle when dash light and message reappeared. Potential garage/house or parking lot fire as there exist reports of 2026 LEAFs spontaneously combusting in North America. Vehicle is currently at Nissan dealership service department for inspection and diagnosis.
No unusual pattern of severe incidents in the complaint record.
Complaint counts track how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road as much as they track quality. A common model from 2013 has had a decade to accumulate reports; a rare one from last year has not. The signal worth weighing is in the severity columns, in whether the same component keeps appearing, and in whether the manufacturer eventually opened a recall for it.
Recall repairs are free for as long as the recall stands. Check whether a specific car still has open work at NHTSA's VIN lookup.
Most recent recall on file: Jul 1, 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.