NISSAN LEAF (2016) recall — Equipment
Nissan recalls certain 2013-2017 Leaf vehicles due to incorrect defroster instructions that may reduce visibility, increasing crash risk. Owners will receive updated instructions by May 26, 2023.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Reduced defroster performance can limit visibility out of the windshield, increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Nissan is recalling certain 2013-2017 Leaf vehicles because the owner's manual has incorrect defroster instructions that can reduce visibility in cold weather. This could lead to crashes if drivers can't see properly. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1227326-nissan-leaf-2016-recall-defroster-issues-may-reduce-visibility.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1227326-nissan-leaf-2016-recall-defroster-issues-may-reduce-visibility · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #23V296000
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“Nissan Leaf 2016 Recall: Defroster Issues May Reduce Visibility.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1227326-nissan-leaf-2016-recall-defroster-issues-may-reduce-visibility. Based on NHTSA recall #23V296000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V296000).
Why it’s dangerous
The defroster instructions in the owner's manual are incorrect, which can cause reduced defroster performance when temperatures drop. This may limit visibility through the windshield, increasing the chance of a crash.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2013-2017 Nissan Leaf vehicles are affected. Drivers in cold weather conditions are most at risk due to potential visibility issues.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your Nissan Leaf was manufactured between 2013 and 2017. The recall affects vehicles that have the incorrect defroster instructions in the owner's manual.
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What to do — step by step
Check for Notification
Look for a notification letter from Nissan mailed by May 26, 2023.
May 26, 2023Review Updated Instructions
Nissan will mail updated defroster instructions free of charge to help maintain proper visibility.
What NHTSA says to do
Nissan will mail an addendum with updated instructions on how to operate the defroster, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 26, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R23A1.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The owner's manual has incorrect defroster instructions that can reduce visibility in cold weather, increasing crash risk.
How do I know if my car is affected?
Your Nissan Leaf was manufactured between 2013 and 2017 and has the incorrect defroster instructions in the owner's manual.
What should I do if I have the affected vehicle?
Nissan will mail updated defroster instructions by May 26, 2023. You can also contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
Contact Nissan
We’ve drafted a message you can send Nissan to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 23V296000 — Nissan Nissan Hello, I own a Nissan that is covered by recall 23V296000 from Nissan. The official recall notice states: Nissan will mail an addendum with updated instructions on how to operate the defroster, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 26, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R23A1. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #23V296000 (April 26, 2023)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.