Every 2021 Nissan Leaf recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Electrical System · NHTSA 25V655000
Jan 10, 2025Electrical System:Propulsion System:Traction Battery
- Problem
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021-2022 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
- Owners are advised not to use Level 3 quick charging until the remedy is completed. Dealers will update the battery software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed June 16, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's Customer Service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R25C8. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 4, 2025.
Full recall details for 25V655000 →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 →
2021 Nissan Leaf complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 56 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Nissan Leaf, reporting 2 crashes, 5 fires, 1 injuries. Nissan has issued at least 83 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 System32
- Unknown Or Other13
- Fuel/Propulsion System9
- Engine6
- Visibility/Wiper6
- Forward Collision Avoidance4
Service bulletins by component
- Electrical System (47)
- Equipment (12)
- Power Train (10)
- Forward Collision Avoidance (8)
- Structure (6)
- Visibility (5)
Read Nissan Leaf owner complaints and bulletins, every year
NHTSA defect investigations covering the 2021 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 56 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Nissan Leaf. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Fire
“The contact owned a 2021 Nissan Leaf. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V655000 (Electrical System). The contact stated that while at a dealer charging the vehicle for approximately 15- 20 minutes, there was a fire coming from the front of the vehicle.”
2021 NISSAN LEAFAug 31, 2026 · GA
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11761027
Fire
“Our vehicle was affected by recall 25V655 for defective battery. The vehicle was serviced at the Nissan dealer and the software update to resolve the recall was applied. Yesterday the vehicle spontaneously combusted during DC fast charging despite the software update.”
2021 NISSAN LEAFJul 26, 2026 · VA
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11752892
Fire
“*High Voltage Battery defect/failure - this is what was believed to be the issue when it was towed to the dealership. What is left of it is available for inspection at the dealership for now, however the insurance may take it to a salvage yard since the fire department finished their investigation.”
2021 NISSAN LEAFDec 15, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11705179
Fire
“Took car to dealership to charge. Got home and an hour later the battery ignited into a fire. Car was engulfed with smoke ,fire in front of our house. After 4 hours with fire dept trying to put out the fire within battery... it still continued to smoke. Hazmat team came out as well.”
2021 NISSAN LEAFSep 24, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11689478
Fire
“The contact owns a 2021 Nissan Leaf. The vehicle was taken to a charging station, and while driving at 5 MPH, entering the driveway, the battery burst into flames. There were no warning lights illuminated.”
2021 NISSAN LEAFSep 2, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11684419
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