Every 2020 Nissan Leaf recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Electrical System · NHTSA 24V700000
Sep 20, 2024Electrical System:Propulsion System:Traction Battery
- Problem
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2019-2020 LEAF vehicles equipped with a Level 3 quick charging port. The lithium-ion battery may overheat during Level 3 charging.
- Risk
- A quick charging battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- Dealers will update the battery software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed June 3, 2026. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Nissan Customer Service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's numbers for this recall are R24B2, P4A38, and P5A22.
Full recall details for 24V700000 →Back Over Prevention · NHTSA 24V071000
Feb 2, 2024Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
- Problem
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2022 LEAF vehicles. Damage to the camera harness can cause distortion or loss of the rearview camera display image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
- Risk
- A rearview camera that does not properly display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 24V071000 →Vehicle Speed Control · NHTSA 23V494000
Jul 17, 2023Vehicle Speed Control
- Problem
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2023 LEAF vehicles. The vehicle may accelerate unintentionally if the
driving mode is changed ("D" to "B"; e-Pedal "On"; or "ECO" mode) after disengaging the cruise control.
- Risk
- Unintentional acceleration can increase the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will reprogram the vehicle control module (VCM), free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 30, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R23A6.
Full recall details for 23V494000 →Equipment · NHTSA 23V048000
Feb 2, 2023Equipment:Other:Owners/Service/Other Manual
- Problem
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2023 LEAF vehicles. The Owner's Manual instructions for defroster operation are incorrect, and may result in reduced defroster performance under specific conditions. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 103, "Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems."
- Risk
- Reduced defroster performance can limit visibility out of the windshield, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- 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 April 1, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R22C5.
Full recall details for 23V048000 →Visibility · NHTSA 20V570000
Sep 22, 2020Visibility:Glass, Side/Rear
- Problem
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020 Altima, Maxima and Leaf vehicles. The rear window glass may not remain properly secured to the vehicle.
- Risk
- Rear window glass that separates from the vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the back window glass, free of charge. The recall began November 4, 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC752.
Full recall details for 20V570000 →Back Over Prevention · NHTSA 20V412000
Jul 17, 2020Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
- Problem
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020 LEAF electric vehicles. Under certain circumstances, the images for the back-up camera can disappear while in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
- Risk
- The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 20V412000 →
2020 Nissan Leaf complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 167 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Nissan Leaf, reporting 1 crashes. Nissan has issued at least 92 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Electrical System124
- Fuel/Propulsion System35
- Unknown Or Other23
- Power Train14
- Engine8
- Forward Collision Avoidance8
Service bulletins by component
- Electrical System (52)
- Equipment (13)
- Power Train (11)
- Forward Collision Avoidance (8)
- Structure (7)
- Lane Departure (5)
Read Nissan Leaf owner complaints and bulletins, every year
NHTSA defect investigations covering the 2020 Nissan Leaf
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation lists this model year in one investigation. An investigation is not a recall; it is how NHTSA decides whether one is needed.
What people reported
Owners have filed 167 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Nissan Leaf. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Crash
“"AUTOMATIC BRAKING SYSTEM FAILED TO ENGAGE" ON A OFFRAMP LANE FROM FREEWAY 5 SOUTHBOUND TO CROWN VALLEY PARKWAY OFF RAMP WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 25MPH I REAR ENDED A VEHICLE THAT WAS AT DEAD STOP AND THAT VEHICLE REAR ENDED A SECOND VEHICLE.”
2020 NISSAN LEAFFeb 10, 2021
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11395644
“I purchased this 2020 Nissan Leaf S Plus on September 22, 2020 for $39,104. The vehicle was fully functional when I delivered it to Nissan's authorized service center to comply with NHTSA Recall 24V-700. Following the software update performed by Nissan's technician, the vehicle would not operate.”
2020 NISSAN LEAFOct 6, 2026 · CO
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11769440
“We were asked by Nissan corporate to bring in the vehicle for a safety recall related to the battery. The Nissan dealership updated the battery software then gave the vehicle back to us. However, as soon as we drove away the dash lit up with warning lights. We were on the freeway so we pulled over.”
2020 NISSAN LEAFSep 1, 2026 · CA
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11761248
“My 2020 Nissan LEAF is subject to open safety recall 24V700 / R24B2 for a high-voltage lithium-ion battery defect that poses a fire risk during Level 3 quick charging. On [XXX], I brought the vehicle to an authorized Nissan dealer for the recall remedy.”
2020 NISSAN LEAFAug 26, 2026 · MA
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11759797
“The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Leaf. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the local dealer to be repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V700000 (Electrical System). The contact stated that 100 miles of using the ED system, the power reduced message was displayed.”
2020 NISSAN LEAFAug 17, 2026
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11757377
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