Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2013 Nissan leaf has 16 NHTSA electrical complaints and 1 electrical-related recall.
16
Complaints
1
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
14V138000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Altima, LEAF, Pathfinder, and Sentra, model year 2013 NV200 (aka Taxi) a...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 30, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The car suddenly lost power during freeway driving. The brake system appeared compromised. Turning o... |
| Sep 16, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The Nissan Leaf has a 6,600 watt charger that is attached to the top of the 26,000 watt electrical m... |
| Jul 29, 2019 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | THE INDICATORS LIGHTS CAN AND ARE BEING MANIPULATED (TURNED ON AND OFF) VIA REMOTE CONTROL ACCESS. T... |
| Jul 10, 2019 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | BATTERY CHARGED TO 55 MILE RANGE, LEFT OVERNIGHT AND DROPPED TO 39 MILES WHILE SHOWING 9 BARS. RANG... |
| Jun 24, 2019 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS | MY NISSAN LEAF WAS EXPERIENCING A SEAT BELT NOT BUCKLED AND IT WOULD LIGHT UP WHEN NO ONE WAS SITTIN... |
| Oct 16, 2017 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES | I DIDN'T DRIVE THE CAR FOR A FEW DAYS AND THE 12V BATTERY DIED. SO I DISCONNECTED IT FROM THE CAR AN... |
| Oct 20, 2016 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS | 1.PASSENGER AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON CONTINUOUSLY WHEN CAR IS ON, STATIONARY OR MOVING, REGARDLESS OF FRO... |
| Jul 23, 2014 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | THIS IS AN ELECTRIC CAR. THE CAR WILL NOT START, EVEN THOUGH THE BATTERY HAS PLENTY OF CHARGE. A ... |
| Apr 27, 2014 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | CAR WAS BEING CHARGED AT PEP STATION AT NCSU CAMPUS. WHEN I UNPLUGGED THE CHARGER FROM THE CAR, I SA... |
| Apr 27, 2014 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | THE 12V BATTERY IN MY LEAF GOES COMPLETELY DEAD ONCE A WEEK. THE DOORS WONT EVEN OPEN WITH THE REMOT... |
| Mar 8, 2014 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | GOODNESS MY 2013 NISSAN LEAF WAS PARK IN THE RECREATION. THE CAR WON'T START BECAUSE THERE ARE EV S... |
| Aug 20, 2013 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | MY NISSAN LEAF WAS PLUGGED INTO 220V CHARGING STATION AT MY HOME. IT WAS CHARGING FOR OVER AN HOUR.... |
| Jul 11, 2013 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES | WHEN STARTING THE CAR, ALL LIGHTS ON THE DASHBOARD ILLUMINATED AND CAR WOULD DO NOTHING. SHUT DOWN ... |
| Jul 2, 2013 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,SEATS | PASSENGER AIRBAG SHOWS OFF WHEN PASSENGER IN THE SEAT IS A TYPICAL ADULT, ~130 POUNDS. THE UNDERSEA... |
| Jun 8, 2013 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | VEHICLE IS UNABLE TO HAVE CONTINUING CHARGE SHUTS OFF RANDOMLY LEAVING ME UNABLE TO DRIVE SOMETIMES ... |
| May 7, 2013 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Due to a manufacturing issue certain 2011-2019 LEAF vehicles' lithium-ion battery bonding plates may... |