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US recalls (2)
Park outsideElectrical system: propulsion system, traction battery
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: 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.
Seat belts: rear/other, retractor
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."
Risk and remedy
Risk: 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.
Canadian recalls (2)
Show 2 Canadian recalls
Seats and restraints
2026-07-02 · campaign 2026-324
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the rear outboard seat belts may contain defective automatic locking retractors (ALR). As a result, the seat belts may not properly lock to secure a child seat.
Note: The vehicle's lower universal anchorage system (UAS) is not affected by this defect and may still be used to secure a child seat.
Safety Risk:
A seat belt that is used to secure a child restraint but is not properly locked could increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Corrective Actions:
To reduce the safety risk, Nissan recommends using the vehicle's UAS system when securing a child seat. Nissan will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, replace the rear outboard seat belt(s).
High voltage
2026-03-26 · campaign 2026-145 · 65 vehicles
Issue:
On certain vehicles, a problem inside the high-voltage battery could cause a short circuit. If this happens, the high-voltage battery could overheat.
Safety Risk:
A short circuit in the high-voltage battery can create a fire risk, even while the vehicle is parked and turned off.
Corrective Actions:
To reduce the safety risk, Nissan advises that you should not charge your vehicle and to park the vehicle outdoors and away from other vehicles or structures until the recall repairs have been completed. Nissan will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership, or to contact a dealer to arrange to have the vehicle towed to the dealership, to replace the high-voltage battery module(s), as necessary.
Owner complaints (3)
Owners filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026 Nissan LEAF (1 crashes, 1 injuries reported). Among 17 model years of this model, it ranks #16 for the most complaints (median 57).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Electrical system | 3 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | |
| Power train | 1 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2026 Nissan LEAF.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2026 NISSAN LEAF (53 KWH BATTERY) 5 HB BEV FWD | – | – | – | – |
| 2026 NISSAN LEAF PLUS (75 KWH BATTERY) 5 HB BEV FWD | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2026 Nissan LEAF version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| LEAF 75kWh (18 inch alloy Wheels) Automatic (A1) | 122 | 105 | 114 | $700 |
| LEAF 75kWh (18 inch steel Wheels) Automatic (A1) | 131 | 111 | 121 | $650 |
| LEAF 75kWh (19 inch Wheels) Automatic (A1) | 110 | 96 | 103 | $750 |
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Recalls updated 2026-10-30.