Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2020 Nissan leaf has 6 recalls, 145 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
6
Recalls
145
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
20V412000
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020 LEAF electric vehicles. Under certain circumstances, the images for the back-up camera ...
20V570000
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020 Altima, Maxima and Leaf vehicles. The rear window glass may not remain properly secured...
23V048000
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2023 LEAF vehicles. The Owner's Manual instructions for defroster operation are incorre...
23V494000
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2023 LEAF vehicles. The vehicle may accelerate unintentionally if the driving mode is c...
24V071000
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2022 LEAF vehicles. Damage to the camera harness can cause distortion or loss of the re...
24V700000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2019-2020 LEAF vehicles equipped with a Level 3 quick charging port. The lithium-ion battery...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2020 Nissan LEAF (40 KWh Battery) 5 HB FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 3, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Leaf. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V... |
| Mar 30, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Leaf. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V... |
| Mar 30, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Leaf. The contact received a phone call advising to take the vehicle ... |
| Mar 25, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | This vehicle is subject to Safety Recall 24V-700 (Manufacturer Recall R24B2) due to a defect in the ... |
| Mar 20, 2026 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Nissan issued a recall on the ev battery in September 2024 because risk of fire if the quick charge ... |
| Mar 17, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Probably related to vehicle battery recall (that Nissan doesn't have a solution for yet), but when t... |
| Mar 10, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | recall incomplete safety issue since 2024- level 3 rapid charging not available to use due to possib... |
| Mar 10, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Leaf. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V... |
| Mar 9, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Leaf. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V... |
| Feb 26, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Looking to get some kind of compensation or repurchase from Nissan for this long unresolved vehicle ... |
| Feb 25, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,BACK OVER PREVENTION | The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Leaf. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 2... |
| Jan 27, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Leaf. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V... |
| Jan 27, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Leaf. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V... |
| Jan 21, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | NHTSA ID: 24V-700 Was announced September 2024. It is now January 2026 without a fix nor can I fast ... |
| Jan 14, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Leaf. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V... |
| Jan 7, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Leaf. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V... |
| Jan 1, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The reverse camera is consistently not connected and shows a pink, gray, or distorted image when in ... |
| Jan 1, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Nissan still has not provided a remedy for recall number Nissan recall R24B2 NHTSA 24V700000. This p... |
| Dec 29, 2025 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | In December 2025 my EV battery level began fluctuating wildly while driving, even going to zero whil... |
| Dec 15, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | the front collision detection system frequently stops working, especially when there is wet weather.... |