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2018 Nissan Leaf recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2018 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 4
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 67
Latest campaign: Feb 2, 2024

Recall summary by component4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Back over prevention	2	Feb 2, 2024	24V071000 19V654000
Vehicle speed control	1	Jul 17, 2023	23V494000
Equipment	1	Feb 2, 2023	23V048000

Safety recalls4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Feb 2, 2024Latest campaign


Feb 2, 202424V071000	Back over prevention: sensing system camera A rearview camera that does not properly display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 24V071000 What's wrong 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." Risk 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 customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R23D7. Campaign NHTSA 24V071000 · Feb 2, 2024
Jul 17, 202323V494000	Vehicle speed control Unintentional acceleration can increase the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 23V494000 What's wrong 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. Risk 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. Campaign NHTSA 23V494000 · Jul 17, 2023
Feb 2, 202323V048000	Equipment: other owners/service/other manual Reduced defroster performance can limit visibility out of the windshield, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 23V048000 What's wrong 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 Safety Standard number 103, "Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems." Risk 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. Campaign NHTSA 23V048000 · Feb 2, 2023
Sep 12, 201919V654000	Back over prevention: sensing system camera The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 19V654000 What's wrong Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Titan Diesel, Versa Note and Versa Sedan vehicles, as well as Infiniti Q50, Q60, QX30 and QX80 vehicles. Additionally included are 2019 Nissan GT-R and Taxi and Infiniti QX50, QX60, Q70, Q70L vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility." Risk The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash. Remedy Nissan will notify owners in phases, having dealers update the back-up camera settings software, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2019 and all affected VINs should be activated. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200. Campaign NHTSA 19V654000 · Sep 12, 2019

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Nissan recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component67

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67Complaints filed

9Involving a crash

1Involving a fire

3Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Electrical system	19	28	1	1	0
Service brakes	19	28	5	0	1
Fuel/propulsion system	13	19	1	0	0
Forward collision avoidance	13	19	2	0	0
Vehicle speed control	12	18	4	0	0
Engine	7	10	2	1	0
Unknown or other	7	10	2	0	1
Air bags	5	7	1	0	0
Steering	5	7	0	0	2
Structure	4	6	0	0	0
Visibility/wiper	3	4	0	0	0
Power train	3	4	0	1	0
Seat belts	2	3	0	0	0
Wheels	1	1	0	0	0
Equipment	1	1	0	0	0

2 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Electrical system
“I purchased this EV in 2021 with ~30k miles on it. On cold days ~20 degrees, the battery would drop rapidly under a load (going uphill, high speeds, etc) It would continue to drop until you were not under load anymore.”
Filed 10/14/2026 · ODI 11771090
Service brakes
“vehicle brakes went out on the driver during normal operation.”
Filed 08/03/2026 · ODI 11754400
Service brakes
“vehicle was being driven like normal with no warning lights or icons. vehicle was bring driven at 35 miles an hour when suddenly the ABS fault message appeared on the dash, the dash started beeping and brakes became…”
Filed 07/31/2026 · ODI 11753926

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2018 Nissan Leaf recall questions

How many recalls does the 2018 Nissan Leaf have?

NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2018 Nissan Leaf. The most recent, 24V071000 (reported February 2, 2024), concerns back over prevention. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2018 Nissan Leaf recalls for?

The largest group is back over prevention, with 2 campaigns. Others: vehicle speed control (1), equipment (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2018 Nissan Leaf?

Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 19 complaints out of 67 filed with NHTSA (28%). Across all complaints, owners reported 9 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2018 Nissan Leaf?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Nissan recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Nissan dealer.

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