Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2021 Nissan Leaf has 4 recalls, 56 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
4
Recalls
56
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated October 22, 2026
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...
25V655000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021-2022 LEAF vehicles equipped with a Level 3 quick charging port. The lithium-ion battery ...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2021 Nissan LEAF (40 KWh Battery) 5 HB FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 29, 2026 | ENGINE | The contact owned a 2021 Nissan Leaf. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25... |
| Aug 24, 2026 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | The Automatic Emergency Braking system on my 2021 Nissan Leaf S Plus engaged erroneously (phantom br... |
| Aug 24, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Incident Summary & Ineffective Recall Remedy: I am reporting an acute high-voltage battery cell coll... |
| Aug 3, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,BACK OVER PREVENTION | A recall fix was done for the back up camera about a year ago. That was a national recall for an iss... |
| Jul 25, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Our vehicle was affected by recall 25V655 for defective battery. The vehicle was serviced at the Nis... |
| Jun 22, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | Recall for FAST CHARGE LEVEL 3 CHADEMO has been issued for over 6 months. I am advised not to fast c... |
| Apr 6, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I own a 2021 Nissan Leaf subject to open recall R25C8 (NHTSA Campaign 25V655) for fire risk during L... |
| Mar 30, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | This vehicle is subject to NHTSA Recall 25V-655 involving the high-voltage traction battery. The rec... |
| Feb 10, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I want to be clear about why I opened this case. Per Nissan’s own recall documents, the software upd... |
| Jan 18, 2026 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | The 62kWh High-Voltage Lithium-Ion Battery Pack. The vehicle is currently in my possession in Santa ... |
| Dec 9, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | See attached document for complaint. I purchased a certified pre-owned Nissan Leaf SV Plus on [XXX]... |
| Nov 28, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | *High Voltage Battery defect/failure - this is what was believed to be the issue when it was towed t... |
| Nov 4, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I can’t charge the car. I live in a city without a garage. I 100% need level 3 ChadEMO charging to u... |
| Oct 30, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The battery has had a recall since October 2025 with no repair update at all. The battery degenerati... |
| Oct 27, 2025 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Car is under a recall-no level 3 charging due to risk of fire since October of 2025 with no remedy i... |
| Oct 24, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | As described in recall 25V-655, lithium deposited have accumulated in the HV battery of my 2021 Niss... |
| Oct 24, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Nissan has yet to effectively respond to NHTSA recall 25V-655 concerning a fire hazard when fast cha... |
| Oct 15, 2025 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | After the dealership has checked the rear view camera after manufacturer recall R23D7, the camera im... |
| Oct 3, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY/WIPER | Vehicle battery drains significantly after being charged, passenger wiper will not work impairing vi... |
| Oct 1, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I currently have a recall on my Nissan 2021 Leaf SV Plus. There is an issue with the level 3 chargin... |