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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2026 Nissan Leaf recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2026 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

All Nissan Leaf recalls (every year)

Recall campaigns: 2
Park-it warnings: 1
Complaints: 3
Latest campaign: Jul 1, 2026

Recall summary by component2

NHTSA recalls data · as of 2026-10-26

Component	Campaigns	Park‑it	Latest	Campaign IDs
Seat belts	1	–	Jul 1, 2026	26V425000
Electrical system	1	1	Mar 25, 2026	26V188000

Safety recalls2

NHTSA recalls data · as of 2026-10-26

1Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Jul 1, 2026Latest campaign


Jul 1, 202626V425000	Seat belts: rear/other retractor An improperly secured child restraint system may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 26V425000 What's wrong 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. Campaign NHTSA 26V425000 · Jul 1, 2026
Mar 25, 202626V188000	Electrical system: propulsion system traction battery A short circuit in a high voltage battery module increases the risk of a fire. Park outside, away from structures DetailsHide details for campaign 26V188000 What's wrong 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. Campaign NHTSA 26V188000 · Mar 25, 2026

Jul 1, 202626V425000

Seat belts: rear/other retractor

An improperly secured child restraint system may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 26V425000

What's wrong: 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.
Campaign: NHTSA 26V425000 · Jul 1, 2026

Mar 25, 202626V188000

Electrical system: propulsion system traction battery

A short circuit in a high voltage battery module increases the risk of a fire.

Park outside, away from structures

DetailsHide details for campaign 26V188000

What's wrong: 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.
Campaign: NHTSA 26V188000 · Mar 25, 2026

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Owner complaints by component3

NHTSA complaints data · as of 2026-10-26

3Complaints filed

1Involving a crash

0Involving a fire

1Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Injuries
Electrical system	3	100	1	1
Fuel/propulsion system	1	33	0	0
Power train	1	33	0	0

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
“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.”
Filed 10/21/2026 · ODI 11772797
Electrical system
“The car had a faulty dc/dc converter one month after purchase. The vehicle has about 900 total miles. Part number 292A0-8342R”
Filed 06/28/2026 · ODI 11747001
Electrical system
“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.”
Filed 04/21/2026 · ODI 11732845

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2026 Nissan Leaf recall questions

How many recalls does the 2026 Nissan Leaf have?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2026 Nissan Leaf. The most recent, 26V425000 (reported July 1, 2026), concerns seat belts. 1 campaign carries a park-it or park-outside warning. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2026 Nissan Leaf?

Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 3 complaints out of 3 filed with NHTSA (100%). 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 2026 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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