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US recalls (3)
Vehicle speed control
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 and remedy
Risk: 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.
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components, hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: 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.
Equipment: other, owners/service/other manual
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 and remedy
Risk: 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.
Canadian recalls (2)
Show 2 Canadian recalls
Powertrain
2023-07-18 · campaign 2023-397
Issue:
Under certain conditions, the vehicle may not slow down after you release the accelerator pedal. This problem can only happen after a specific series of actions is performed in a short period of time, including disengaging the cruise control, changing the drive mode, and applying and releasing the accelerator pedal. If this happens, and you don't apply the brakes, the vehicle may not slow down as expected.
Safety Risk:
A vehicle that doesn't slow down as expected could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Nissan will notify owners by mail and advise you to bring your vehicle to a dealership to reprogram the vehicle control module (VCM).
Heater and defroster
2023-02-08 · campaign 2023-045
Issue:
When the temperature is below -10° C, the defroster may not work properly if you follow the instructions in the owner's manual and use the maximum fan speed. As a result, you may not be able to defrost the windshield.
Safety Risk:
A windshield that cannot be defogged or defrosted can reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Nissan will notify owners by mail and supply an addendum to the owner's manual that provides the correct settings for using the defroster when the temperature is below -10° C.
Owner complaints (23)
Owners filed 23 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Nissan LEAF (7 crashes reported). Among 17 model years of this model, it ranks #12 for the most complaints (median 57).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Unknown or other | 8 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 8 | |
| Electrical system | 5 | |
| Forward collision avoidance | 3 | |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | |
| Service brakes | 3 | |
| Power train | 2 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2023 Nissan LEAF.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2023 Nissan LEAF (40 KWh Battery) 5 HB FWD | 5★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ |
| 2023 Nissan LEAF PLUS (60 KWh Battery) 5 HB FWD | 5★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2023 Nissan LEAF version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| LEAF Automatic (A1) | 123 | 99 | 111 | $700 |
| LEAF SV Automatic (A1) | 121 | 98 | 109 | $700 |
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Recalls updated 2026-10-30.