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Recalls are issued for a make, model and model year. Whether the repair has already been done on one specific car is known only to its manufacturer and dealers. Check your vehicle's official status at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with a dealer.
US recalls (0)
No US recalls found for the 2011 Nissan LEAF.
Owner complaints (95)
Owners filed 95 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Nissan LEAF (5 crashes, 5 injuries reported). Among 17 model years of this model, it ranks #5 for the most complaints (median 57).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 35 | |
| Electrical system | 29 | |
| Service brakes | 16 | |
| Seats | 7 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 5 | |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 4 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 4 | |
| Unknown or other | 4 |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2011 Nissan LEAF.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Nissan Leaf 5 HB FWD | 5★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2011 Nissan LEAF version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leaf Automatic (A1) | 106 | 92 | 99 | $750 |
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Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings, US EPA fuel economy and Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada). Recalls updated 2026-10-30.