Nissan Leaf recalls

26 official safety recalls for the Nissan Leaf from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

United States: nhtsa.gov/recalls
United Kingdom: check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk

Rear seat belts may not secure a child restraint
Reported July 1, 2026Model years 2026NHTSA campaign 26V4250003,788 vehicles affected
The rear seat belt locking retractors may deactivate too early, preventing a child restraint from securing properly and increasing injury risk in a crash. Dealers will replace the rear outboard seat belt assemblies, free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR
Defect
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2026 LEAF vehicles. The outer rear seat belt automatic locking retractors (ALR) may deactivate early, which can prevent a child restraint system (CRS) from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Consequence
An improperly secured child restraint system may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the rear outboard seat belt assemblies, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed July 28, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated October 28, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261. Nissan's number for this recall is R26A7. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 7, 2026.
High-voltage battery may short circuit
Reported March 25, 2026Model years 2026NHTSA campaign 26V18800051 vehicles affected
Park outside: the maker advises parking affected vehicles outdoors, away from buildings, until they are repaired.
Internal battery damage may cause a short circuit in a battery module, increasing fire risk. Until repaired, owners are advised to park outside and away from structures and not charge the vehicle. Dealers will inspect and replace modules as needed, free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
Defect
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2026 LEAF vehicles. The high voltage battery may have internal damage that can cause a short circuit within the battery module.
Consequence
A short circuit in a high voltage battery module increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures and should not charge their vehicles until the remedy is completed. Dealers will inspect and replace the battery modules, as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 2, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261. Nissan's number for this recall is R25F1. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 27, 2026.
Battery may overheat during quick charging
Reported September 30, 2025Model years 2021–2022NHTSA campaign 25V65500019,077 vehicles affected
The battery may overheat during Level 3 quick charging, increasing fire risk. Do not use Level 3 quick charging until repaired. Dealers will update the battery software free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:CHARGING:MODULE:SOFTWARE
Defect
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.
Consequence
A quick charging battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
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.
Battery may overheat during quick charging
Reported September 19, 2024Model years 2019–2020NHTSA campaign 24V70000025,704 vehicles affected
The lithium-ion battery may overheat during Level 3 quick charging, increasing fire risk. Dealers will update the battery software free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
Defect
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.
Consequence
A quick charging battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
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.
Notes
Owner's may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.
Stored vehicle identification number may be incorrect
Reported June 17, 2024Model years 2019–2023DVSA recall R/2024/2344 vehicles affected
The vehicle identification number stored in the system may not match the vehicle, so users could see information about another vehicle, creating a data security risk. The navigation display or control unit and telematics control unit will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
Juke (F16) Qashqai (J12) and Leaf (ZE1) VIN Scan
Defect
On affected vehicles the VIN stored in the vehicle system may not match the actual VIN of the vehicle. This may lead to a situation where a vehicle user can see information related to a different vehicle resulting in a data security breach.
Remedy
Replace the navigation display / control unit and the telematics control unit.
Rearview camera image may distort or disappear
Reported February 2, 2024Model years 2018–2022NHTSA campaign 24V07100057,914 vehicles affected
Damage to the camera harness can distort or interrupt the rearview camera image, reducing the driver's view and increasing crash risk. Dealers will inspect and replace damaged camera parts as needed; if there is no damage, they will apply protective tape and reroute the harness. Repairs are free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Defect
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."
Consequence
A rearview camera that does not properly display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Cruise control may cause unintended acceleration
Reported July 28, 2023Model years 2017–2023DVSA recall R/2023/215EU Safety Gate A12/02477/2337,574 vehicles affected
In rare circumstances, switching off cruise control may lead to unintended acceleration because of the Vehicle Control Module logic. The module software will be updated.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
A potential concern affecting the Vehicle Control Module (VCM) logic of some vehicles has been identified whereby in specific and rare circumstances after switching off the cruise control function there is a possibility of unintended acceleration.
Defect
A potential concern affecting the Vehicle Control Module (VCM) logic of some vehicles has been identified whereby in specific and rare circumstances after switching off the cruise control function there is a possibility of unintended acceleration.
Remedy
The software of the VCM will be updated.
Vehicle may accelerate unintentionally
Reported July 17, 2023Model years 2018–2023NHTSA campaign 23V49400066,159 vehicles affected
Changing driving modes after disengaging cruise control may cause unintended acceleration, increasing crash risk. Dealers will reprogram the vehicle control module, free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Defect
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.
Consequence
Unintentional acceleration can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Brake tube may corrode and leak fluid
Reported May 22, 2023Model years 2023NHTSA campaign 23V362000758 vehicles affected
A damaged right-hand brake tube may corrode, develop a hole and leak brake fluid. Braking performance may fall and stopping distances may increase, raising crash risk. Dealers will inspect and replace the tube as needed, free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2023 LEAF vehicles. The right-hand brake tubes may have been damaged during production and could corrode, possibly causing a hole in the brake line and a brake fluid leak.
Consequence
A brake fluid leak can reduce braking performance and extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the right-hand brake tube, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 7, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC976.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Defroster instructions may reduce performance
Reported April 26, 2023Model years 2013–2017NHTSA campaign 23V29600094,343 vehicles affected
Incorrect defroster instructions may lead to reduced performance in certain conditions, limiting windshield visibility and increasing crash risk. Updated operating instructions will be mailed in an addendum, free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Defect
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2013-2017 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."
Consequence
Reduced defroster performance can limit visibility out of the windshield, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Defroster instructions may reduce performance
Reported February 2, 2023Model years 2018–2023NHTSA campaign 23V04800064,732 vehicles affected
Incorrect owner's manual instructions may reduce defroster performance in specific conditions, limiting windshield visibility and increasing the risk of a crash. Nissan will mail updated instructions free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Defect
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."
Consequence
Reduced defroster performance can limit visibility out of the windshield, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Park lock actuator plate weld may fail
Reported November 2, 2020Model years 2019DVSA recall R/2020/2945,094 vehicles affected
A poor quality weld on the park lock actuator plate may fail during use, and the park lock may not engage. Replace the plate with a countermeasure part.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
THE WELDED JOINT ON THE ACTUATOR PLATE WITHIN THE REDUCER MAY BE OF POOR QUALITY AND THE PARK LOCK MAY NOT ENGAGE
Defect
The welded joint on the park lock actuator plate may be of poor quality and has the potential to fail during usage.
Remedy
Replace the park lock actuator plate with a countermeasure part of all potentially affected vehicles
Rear window glass may not stay secured
Reported September 22, 2020Model years 2020NHTSA campaign 20V570000150 vehicles affected
The rear window glass may not remain properly secured and could separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will replace the back window glass, free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
Defect
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.
Consequence
Rear window glass that separates from the vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Backup camera image may disappear
Reported July 17, 2020Model years 2020NHTSA campaign 20V4120006,157 vehicles affected
The backup camera image may disappear while reversing, increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will update the camera software free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Defect
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."
Consequence
The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Backup camera image may be disabled
Reported September 12, 2019Model years 2018–2019NHTSA campaign 19V6540001,228,830 vehicles affected
Camera settings may leave the rear view image hidden, and the system may retain that setting when the vehicle is put in reverse. The missing image increases crash risk. Dealers will update the camera settings software, free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Defect
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Titan Diesel, Versa Note and Versa Sedan vehicles, as well as Infiniti Q50, Q60, QX30 and QX80 vehicles. Additionally included are 2019 Nissan GT-R and Taxi and Infiniti QX50, QX60, Q70, Q70L vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Consequence
The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Nissan will notify owners in phases, having dealers update the back-up camera settings software, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2019 and all affected VINs should be activated. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Headlamp auto-aim function may not work
Reported July 19, 2017Model years 2017DVSA recall R/2017/17365 vehicles affected
A production non-conformity may prevent the headlamp auto-aim function from working. The headlamp leveliser control unit will be reconfigured and reinitialised.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
HEADLAMP AUTO AIM FUNCTION MAY NOT OPERATE
Defect
Due to a non confromity in production the headlamp auto aim function may not operate
Remedy
Reconfigure and then reinitialise the headlamp leveliser control unit on affected vehicles.
Passenger airbag may not deploy properly
Reported April 13, 2017Model years 2015–2017NHTSA campaign 17V25300030,038 vehicles affected
A manufacturing error in the airbag inflator may prevent the passenger frontal airbag from deploying properly in a crash, increasing injury risk. Dealers will replace the passenger airbag inflator free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
AIR BAGS
Defect
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2017 LEAF and 2014, 2016 and 2017 Sentra vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error within the air bag inflators, the passenger frontal air bag may not properly deploy in the event of a crash.
Consequence
In the event of a crash, if the front passenger air bag doesn't deploy properly, it can increase the risk of injury to passengers.
Remedy
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began June 7, 2017. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Passenger airbag wiring connector may disconnect
Reported June 15, 2016Model years 2016NHTSA campaign 16V4360004,355 vehicles affected
The wiring connector may disconnect from the passenger airbag, preventing deployment in a crash and increasing injury risk. Dealers will check the connection and, if needed, replace the airbag module and main body harness free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016 LEAF vehicles manufactured February 24, 2016, to March 23, 2016, and Sentra vehicles manufactured February 9, 2016, to March 4, 2016. The wiring harness connector may disconnect from the dual-stage passenger air bag.
Consequence
If the wiring harness disconnects, the passenger air bag may not to deploy during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wiring harness connector for proper engagement and, if necessary, replace the passenger air bag module and main body harness, free of charge. The recall began on August 9, 2016. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Passenger air bag may not deploy for an adult
Reported April 26, 2016Model years 2013–2016NHTSA campaign 16V2440003,296,947 vehicles affected
The occupant classification system may mistake an adult for a child or an occupied seat for an empty one, turning off the passenger air bag. If it does not deploy in a crash, injury risk increases. Dealers will reprogram or replace the system control unit, free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
Defect
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima, 2013-2016 Nissan Altima, NV200, LEAF, Sentra, and Pathfinder, 2014-2016 Nissan NV200 Taxi, Infiniti QX60, QX60 Hybrid, and Q50 Hybrid, 2014-2017 Nissan Rogue and Infiniti Q50, 2015-2016 Nissan Murano, Murano Hybrid, and Chevrolet City Express, 2014-2015 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid, and 2013 Infiniti JX35 vehicles. In these vehicles, the front seat passenger Occupant Classification System (OCS) may incorrectly classify an adult passenger as a child or classify the seat as empty despite it being occupied. As a result, the passenger frontal air bag may be turned off and not deploy in the event of a crash.
Consequence
If the passenger frontal air bag does not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, the passenger is at an increased risk of injury.
Remedy
Nissan will notify their owners. Chevrolet City Express owners will be notified by General Motors. Dealers will reprogram the Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) and OCS Electronic Control Unit (ECU) in Altima, Maxima, Murano, Rogue, and Sentra vehicles, and replace the OCS ECU in LEAF, NV200, NV200 Taxi, Pathfinder, Infiniti Q50, JX35, and QX60 and Chevrolet City Express vehicles, free of charge. Interim notices were sent to owners on May 31, 2016. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669, Infiniti customer service at 1-888-833-3216 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Brake booster relay may freeze in cold weather
Reported February 29, 2016Model years 2013–2015NHTSA campaign 16V11900046,859 vehicles affected
In very cold temperatures, the brake booster relay may freeze, requiring more effort or distance to stop and increasing crash risk. Dealers will reprogram the Intelligent Brake Control Unit software, free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
SERVICE BRAKES
Defect
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 LEAF vehicles manufactured November 19, 2012, to July 31, 2015. During very cold temperatures, the relay inside the electronic brake booster may freeze, requiring the driver to exert more effort to slow the vehicle down.
Consequence
If the brake relay fails, longer distances or additional brake effort would be required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Intelligent Brake Control Unit software, free of charge. The recall began on March 28, 2016. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Push-start switch may cause the engine to stop
Reported August 4, 2015Model years 2013–2014DVSA recall R/2015/133EU Safety Gate A12/0850/1540,992 vehicles affected
The push-start switch may remain pressed after starting. If the vehicle is driven in this condition, the emergency engine stop function may stop the engine unintentionally. The switch housing will be inspected and modified if necessary.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
ENGINE PUSH START SWITCH MAY MALFUNCTION
Defect
On affected models with a push start ignition switch the switch may remain in the pressed position and not return after switching the engine on. If the vehicle continues to be driven in this condition the emergency engine stop function may operate and cause the engine to unintentionally stop.
Remedy
Inspect and where necessary modify the push start switch housing.
Steering column may loosen and disconnect
Reported January 19, 2015Model years 2013–2014DVSA recall R/2014/1714,474 vehicles affected
A dislodged fail-safe clip may leave the steering column incorrectly assembled. It could loosen and disconnect over time, causing loss of steering. The column will be inspected and the shaft replaced if necessary.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL
Defect
A fail safe clip on the steering column may have become dislodged during the assembly process. As a result the column may not have been correctly assembled. Over a period of time and under certain conditions the column may work loose and disconnect causing a loss of steering.
Remedy
On affected vehicles inspect column and where necessary replace the column shaft.
Inverter may fail and shut down the vehicle
Reported May 16, 2014Model years 2014NHTSA campaign 14V263000196 vehicles affected
A problem with the motor control circuit board may cause the inverter to fail and the vehicle to shut down unexpectedly, increasing crash risk. Dealers will replace the inverter free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM: INVERTER
Defect
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2014 Nissan LEAF vehicles manufactured April 15, 2014, through April 24, 2014. Due to a problem with the motor control circuit board, the inverter may fail, causing the vehicle shut down.
Consequence
An unexpected vehicle shut down increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inverter, free of charge. The recall began in July 2014. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Front structural member may have missing welds
Reported April 16, 2014Model years 2014NHTSA campaign 14V192000211 vehicles affected
Missing welds in the front structural member may reduce the vehicle's structural integrity in a crash, increasing the risk of occupant injury. Dealers will inspect for missing welds and replace any affected vehicle, free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
STRUCTURE
Defect
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2014 LEAF vehicles manufactured February 28, 2014, through March 12, 2014. The front structural member assembly may be missing welds, which could reduce the structural integrity of the vehicle if the vehicle is involved in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection," and 305, "Electric-Powered Vehicles: Electrolyte Spillage and Electrical Shock Protection."
Consequence
Missing welds may effect the vehicle's integrity in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the vehicle's occupants.
Remedy
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect to see if any of the welds are missing. Any vehicle missing welds will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on June 2, 2014. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Software may deactivate passenger airbag
Reported March 25, 2014Model years 2013–2014NHTSA campaign 14V138000989,701 vehicles affected
The occupant classification system may mistake an occupied passenger seat for an empty one and deactivate the passenger airbag, increasing injury risk in a crash. Dealers will update the software free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Defect
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Altima, LEAF, Pathfinder, and Sentra, model year 2013 NV200 (aka Taxi) and Infiniti JX35 and model year 2014 Infiniti Q50 and QX60 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the occupant classification system (OCS) software may incorrectly classify the passenger seat as empty, when it is occupied by an adult.
Consequence
If the OCS does not detect an adult occupant in the passenger seat, the passenger airbag would be deactivated. Failure of the passenger airbag to deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted) could increase the risk of injury to the passenger.
Remedy
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will update the OCS software, free of charge. The recall began on April 14, 2014. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Passenger airbag may be permanently suppressed
Reported March 1, 2013Model years 2013NHTSA campaign 13V06900082,038 vehicles affected
Out-of-specification occupant detection sensors may malfunction and permanently suppress the passenger airbag, increasing the risk of injury in a crash requiring airbag deployment. Dealers will inspect the sensors and replace them as necessary free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
AIR BAGS
Defect
Nissan is recalling certain model year 2013 Altima, LEAF, Pathfinder, Sentra, and Infiniti JX35 vehicles. Sensors within the passenger Occupant Detection System (ODS) may have been manufactured out of specification. This may cause the system to malfunction and permanently suppress the passenger airbag.
Consequence
If the vehicle is involved in a crash necessitating airbag deployment and the passenger airbag is suppressed, there may be an increased risk of personal injury.
Remedy
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ODS sensors and replace them as neccessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 6, 2013. Owners may contact Nissan Customer Service at 1-800-647-7261.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.

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Rear seat belts may not secure a child restraint

High-voltage battery may short circuit

Battery may overheat during quick charging

Battery may overheat during quick charging

Stored vehicle identification number may be incorrect

Rearview camera image may distort or disappear

Cruise control may cause unintended acceleration

Vehicle may accelerate unintentionally

Brake tube may corrode and leak fluid

Defroster instructions may reduce performance

Defroster instructions may reduce performance

Park lock actuator plate weld may fail

Rear window glass may not stay secured

Backup camera image may disappear

Backup camera image may be disabled

Headlamp auto-aim function may not work

Passenger airbag may not deploy properly

Passenger airbag wiring connector may disconnect

Passenger air bag may not deploy for an adult

Brake booster relay may freeze in cold weather

Push-start switch may cause the engine to stop

Steering column may loosen and disconnect

Inverter may fail and shut down the vehicle

Front structural member may have missing welds

Software may deactivate passenger airbag

Passenger airbag may be permanently suppressed