Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2021 Nissan Leaf has 25 NHTSA electrical complaints and 1 electrical-related recall.
25
Complaints
1
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
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 ...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 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... |
| 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... |
| 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 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 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... |
| Sep 30, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | The high-voltage battery on my 2021 Nissan LEAF is subject to Recall 25V-655/R25C8. The recall notic... |
| Sep 30, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2021 Nissan Leaf. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V... |
| Sep 21, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Took car to dealership to charge. Got home and an hour later the battery ignited into a fire. Car wa... |
| Aug 30, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2021 Nissan Leaf. The vehicle was taken to a charging station, and while driving ... |
| Aug 10, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2021 Nissan Leaf. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, ... |
| Aug 2, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | My 2021 Nissan Leaf battery does not hold charge for more than 80 miles. Its has a chademo charger a... |
| May 15, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2021 Nissan Leaf. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V... |
| Mar 3, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | From time to time the BCM (body control module) is stuck in a mode which disables the electric door ... |
| Mar 1, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2021 Nissan Leaf. The contact stated that while charging the Lithium battery, the... |
| Jan 3, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Around New Years this year, I was driving downhill, my car went from about 60/70% UNKNOWN to about 1... |