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Vehicle recall · NHTSA · Published February 2, 2024

NISSAN LEAF (2020) recall — Back Over Prevention

Nissan recalls certain 2018-2022 Leaf vehicles due to rearview camera display issues that may increase crash risk. Free repairs to fix harness and camera.

🇺🇸 NHTSA recall #24V071000VehicleNissan ›
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What happened, in plain English

Nissan is recalling some 2018-2022 Leaf electric vehicles because a rearview camera might not show properly, raising crash risk. Owners should get repairs done to prevent potential accidents. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/79940-nissan-leaf-2020-recall-rearview-camera-display-risk.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/79940-nissan-leaf-2020-recall-rearview-camera-display-risk · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #24V071000

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“Nissan Leaf 2020 Recall: Rearview Camera Display Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/79940-nissan-leaf-2020-recall-rearview-camera-display-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #24V071000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V071000).

Why it’s dangerous

A damaged camera harness can cause the rearview camera to distort or lose its display image. This reduces the driver's ability to see behind the vehicle, increasing crash risk during reversing.

Who’s affected

Owners of 2018-2022 Nissan Leaf vehicles are affected. Drivers using the rearview camera without proper display are at higher risk of crashes.

How to tell if you have this one

Check if your 2018-2022 Nissan Leaf was mailed a notification letter in August 2024. The recall covers vehicles with a rearview camera harness that may be damaged.

  • Brand
    Nissan
  • Category
    Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Contact Nissan Customer Service

    Call 1-800-867-7669 to schedule a repair for your rearview camera harness.

  2. Get Camera Harness Inspected

    Dealers will check your rearview camera harness for damage and replace it if needed.

Official remedy

What NHTSA says to do

Dealers will inspect the rearview camera and harness for damage and replace them as necessary. If no damage is found, the dealer will apply protective tape and reroute the rearview camera harness. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 9, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R23D7.

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Questions people ask

Why is my Nissan Leaf being recalled?

The recall is for rearview camera harnesses that may distort or lose display images, increasing crash risk during reversing.

How do I know if my car is affected?

Your 2018-2022 Nissan Leaf was affected if it received a notification letter mailed August 9, 2024.

Is this fix free?

Yes, repairs are free of charge at dealerships.

Take action

Contact Nissan

We’ve drafted a message you can send Nissan to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.

Subject: Recall 24V071000 — Nissan Nissan

Hello,

I own a Nissan that is covered by recall 24V071000 from Nissan.

The official recall notice states: Dealers will inspect the rearview camera and harness for damage and replace them as necessary.  If no damage is found, the dealer will apply protective tape and reroute the rearview camera harness.  Repairs will be performed free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed August 9, 2024.  Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.  Nissan's number for this recall is R23D7.

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.

  • Official source: NHTSA Recall #24V071000 (February 2, 2024)
  • 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.
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