Nissan is recalling 2020 LEAF electric vehicles where back-up camera images can disappear while reversing, failing to meet federal safety standards. Owners will receive free software updates.
The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
Nissan is recalling certain 2020 LEAF electric vehicles because the back-up camera may show no images while reversing, increasing crash risk. This issue fails to meet federal rear visibility safety standards.
The back-up camera software can malfunction, causing images to disappear while the vehicle is in reverse. This reduces rear visibility, which increases the risk of collisions with objects or pedestrians behind the vehicle. The issue fails to meet federal safety standards for rear visibility.
Owners of 2020 Nissan LEAF electric vehicles are affected. Drivers using the back-up camera while reversing may be at risk if images disappear.
This recall applies to 2020 Nissan LEAF electric vehicles. The problem occurs when the back-up camera displays no images while reversing.
Owners should call 1-800-867-7669 to get the free software update for their vehicle.
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will update the back-up camera software, free of charge. This recall began August 31, 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
The back-up camera images can disappear while reversing, failing to meet federal rear visibility safety standards.
This recall applies to 2020 Nissan LEAF electric vehicles where the back-up camera may show no images while reversing.
Nissan will notify owners and dealers will update the back-up camera software for free.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Nissan to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 20V412000 — Nissan Nissan Hello, I own a Nissan that is covered by recall 20V412000 from Nissan. The official recall notice states: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will update the back-up camera software, free of charge. This recall began August 31, 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. 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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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.
