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2020 Nissan Leaf recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2020 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 6
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 167
Latest campaign: Sep 20, 2024

Recall summary by component6

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Back over prevention	2	Feb 2, 2024	24V071000 20V412000
Electrical system	1	Sep 20, 2024	24V700000
Vehicle speed control	1	Jul 17, 2023	23V494000
Equipment	1	Feb 2, 2023	23V048000
Visibility	1	Sep 22, 2020	20V570000

Safety recalls6

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Sep 20, 2024Latest campaign


Sep 20, 202424V700000	Electrical system: propulsion system traction battery A quick charging battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 24V700000 What's wrong Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2019-2020 LEAF vehicles equipped with a Level 3 quick charging port. The lithium-ion battery may overheat during Level 3 charging. Risk A quick charging battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire. Remedy Dealers will update the battery software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed June 3, 2026. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Nissan Customer Service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's numbers for this recall are R24B2, P4A38, and P5A22. Campaign NHTSA 24V700000 · Sep 20, 2024
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 22, 202020V570000	Visibility: glass, side/rear Rear window glass that separates from the vehicle can increase the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 20V570000 What's wrong Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020 Altima, Maxima and Leaf vehicles. The rear window glass may not remain properly secured to the vehicle. Risk Rear window glass that separates from the vehicle can increase the risk of a crash. Remedy Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the back window glass, free of charge. The recall began November 4, 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC752. Campaign NHTSA 20V570000 · Sep 22, 2020
Jul 17, 202020V412000	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 20V412000 What's wrong Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020 LEAF electric vehicles. Under certain circumstances, the images for the back-up camera can disappear while in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with 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, and dealers will update the back-up camera software, free of charge. This recall began August 31, 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Campaign NHTSA 20V412000 · Jul 17, 2020

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).

Owner complaints by component167

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

167Complaints filed

1Involving a crash

0Involving a fire

0Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes
Electrical system	123	74	0
Fuel/propulsion system	35	21	0
Unknown or other	23	14	1
Power train	14	8	0
Engine	8	5	0
Forward collision avoidance	7	4	1
Back over prevention	5	3	0
Service brakes	3	2	0
Visibility/wiper	3	2	0
Suspension	2	1	0
Vehicle speed control	2	1	0
Air bags	1	1	0
Structure	1	1	1

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, merged from NHTSA model names Leaf, Leaf Plus.

Latest reports

Power train
“I purchased this 2020 Nissan Leaf S Plus on September 22, 2020 for $39,104. The vehicle was fully functional when I delivered it to Nissan's authorized service center to comply with NHTSA Recall 24V-700.”
Filed 10/06/2026 · ODI 11769440
Electrical system
“In XXX, my 2020 Nissan Leaf experienced a catastrophic battery failure while plugged into a Level 3 DC fast charger at the Nissan dealership where the vehicle was originally purchased.”
Filed 09/30/2026 · ODI 11768046
Electrical system
“Vehicle: 2020 Nissan Leaf SV, VIN [[XXX]], ~55,000 miles Recall: R24B2 / NHTSA campaign 24V700000 (battery may overheat during Level 3 charging — fire risk) I brought my vehicle to Conicelli Nissan (Conshohocken, PA)…”
Filed 09/24/2026 · ODI 11766659

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2020 Nissan Leaf recall questions

How many recalls does the 2020 Nissan Leaf have?

NHTSA lists 6 safety recall campaigns for the 2020 Nissan Leaf. The most recent, 24V700000 (reported September 20, 2024), concerns electrical system. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2020 Nissan Leaf recalls for?

The largest group is back over prevention, with 2 campaigns. Others: electrical system (1), 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 2020 Nissan Leaf?

Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 123 complaints out of 167 filed with NHTSA (74%). Across all complaints, owners reported 1 crash and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2020 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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