https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-leaf New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the Nissan Leaf. en-us Sun, 20 Sep 2026 23:47:35 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-leaf https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-leaf#complaint-2178745 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Nissan has instructed us not to use fast charging. However, I do not have a home charger and do not have access to any other charging option besides fast charging. This leaves me in a very difficult position. I am extremely concerned about my family’s safety and my own. I am constantly worried that the vehicle could catch fire at any time while we are inside. This situation has caused significant https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-leaf https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-leaf#complaint-2178215 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Nissan issued a recall more than a year ago regarding the safety issue with the Lithium-ion Battery. It has not provided an acceptable solution as of yet. The defect is limiting the ability to use the vehicle as intended and it is a fire risk. https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-leaf https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-leaf#complaint-2178216 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Nissan issued a recall more than a year ago regarding the safety issue with the Lithium-ion Battery. It has not provided an acceptable solution as of yet. The defect is limiting the ability to use the vehicle as intended and it is a fire risk. https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-leaf https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-leaf#complaint-2178159 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT My 2022 Nissan Leaf (VIN ending 558192) is affected by recall R25C8 (Lithium-ion Battery Expansion / Fire Risk from Quick Charging). The recall, announced September 30, 2025, requires a software update to the battery management system. Nissan has advised not to use the CHAdeMO DC fast charging port until remedied. No remedy is currently available, and the software update has not been deployed. Thi https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-leaf https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-leaf#complaint-2178160 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT My 2022 Nissan Leaf (VIN ending 558192) is affected by recall R25C8 (Lithium-ion Battery Expansion / Fire Risk from Quick Charging). The recall, announced September 30, 2025, requires a software update to the battery management system. Nissan has advised not to use the CHAdeMO DC fast charging port until remedied. No remedy is currently available, and the software update has not been deployed. Thi https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-leaf https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-leaf#complaint-2178161 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT My 2022 Nissan Leaf (VIN ending 558192) is affected by recall R25C8 (Lithium-ion Battery Expansion / Fire Risk from Quick Charging). The recall, announced September 30, 2025, requires a software update to the battery management system. Nissan has advised not to use the CHAdeMO DC fast charging port until remedied. No remedy is currently available, and the software update has not been deployed. Thi https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-leaf https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-leaf#complaint-2177397 Mon, 16 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The vehicle is subject to an open safety recall related to the high-voltage battery. According to the recall notice, owners are instructed not to use Level 3 DC fast charging due to the risk of rapid battery heating and potential fire. At this time, there is no remedy available, and no estimated timeline has been provided. Because of this, the dealer is unable to perform any repair. The charging https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-leaf https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-leaf#complaint-2177398 Mon, 16 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The vehicle is subject to an open safety recall related to the high-voltage battery. According to the recall notice, owners are instructed not to use Level 3 DC fast charging due to the risk of rapid battery heating and potential fire. At this time, there is no remedy available, and no estimated timeline has been provided. Because of this, the dealer is unable to perform any repair. The charging https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-leaf https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-leaf#complaint-2177035 Sun, 15 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Received recall notice in September/October 2025 that the lithium battery of my 2022 Nissan Leaf SV Plus could catch on fire if fast charged, creating a serious safety hazard. This prevents use of car on out of town trips, or fast charging in town when needed. This puts myself and others at risk of injury by fire and limits my ability to fully use my car to the extent that I was able when I purch https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-leaf https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-leaf#complaint-2175685 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Three issues remain unsolved as Nissan states there is no current fix. 1) Recall for battery/fast charge. Recall was supposed to be fixed by Nov 24 and has not been fixed. Fast charge could lead to fire. Charging is limited to level 1 or level 2. 2) Software update causes heat to stop working at will. This is a safety hazard as temps in the upper midwest dip below zero degress. Nissan consumer a https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-leaf https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-leaf#complaint-2175686 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Three issues remain unsolved as Nissan states there is no current fix. 1) Recall for battery/fast charge. Recall was supposed to be fixed by Nov 24 and has not been fixed. Fast charge could lead to fire. Charging is limited to level 1 or level 2. 2) Software update causes heat to stop working at will. This is a safety hazard as temps in the upper midwest dip below zero degress. Nissan consumer a https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-leaf https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-leaf#complaint-2175711 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2022 Nissan Leaf. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V655000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that after attempting to recharge the Hybrid battery, the vehicle failed to maintain the charge. The low-power mode warning light was illuminated with another unknown warning light. The l https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-leaf https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-leaf#complaint-2175437 Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT I want to be clear about why I opened this case. Per Nissan’s own recall documents, the software update does not repair the defective battery cells, it only detects the issue and may disable the vehicle to prevent a thermal event. Level 3 charging remains unusable, and the underlying defect is still present. Because of this, I am requesting a repurchase or a replacement vehicle. If they say the s https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-leaf https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-leaf#complaint-2175438 Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT I want to be clear about why I opened this case. Per Nissan’s own recall documents, the software update does not repair the defective battery cells, it only detects the issue and may disable the vehicle to prevent a thermal event. Level 3 charging remains unusable, and the underlying defect is still present. Because of this, I am requesting a repurchase or a replacement vehicle. If they say the s https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-leaf https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-leaf#complaint-2175439 Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT I want to be clear about why I opened this case. Per Nissan’s own recall documents, the software update does not repair the defective battery cells, it only detects the issue and may disable the vehicle to prevent a thermal event. Level 3 charging remains unusable, and the underlying defect is still present. Because of this, I am requesting a repurchase or a replacement vehicle. If they say the s https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-leaf https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-leaf#complaint-2174973 Mon, 09 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT My son and I were in a major crash on a freeway, we were hit by a semi-truck, sent into a spin, hit by another vehicle and stopped by slamming into freeway guardrail. The car was totaled. My son was driving and airbags on the drivers side all deployed but nothing deployed on the passenger side at all. https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-leaf https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-leaf#complaint-2174974 Mon, 09 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT My son and I were in a major crash on a freeway, we were hit by a semi-truck, sent into a spin, hit by another vehicle and stopped by slamming into freeway guardrail. The car was totaled. My son was driving and airbags on the drivers side all deployed but nothing deployed on the passenger side at all. https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-leaf https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-leaf#complaint-2175111 Mon, 09 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Leaf. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V700000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the recall had been initiated two years prior, and the remedy was not available. The dealer was contacted; however, the contact was informed that parts were not yet available. The man https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-leaf https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-leaf#complaint-2174947 Mon, 09 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2022 Nissan Leaf. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V655000 (Electrical System); however, the part for the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the unrepaired recall was a huge inconvenience because only the slow charge function could be used. The manufacturer was contacted; however, the contact was informed that the remedy was https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-leaf https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-leaf#complaint-2174109 Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Recall campaign R24B2 was issued 9/20/24 and there is still no remedy. It has prevented me from using my vehicle as intended because I am unable to go anywhere with a longer distance since I can't use level 3 charging. This issue has not been fixed in a timely manner and I contacted the dealership in 2025 - they DID NOT RESPOND. This is unacceptable. I believe I am entitled to a repurchase si https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-leaf https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-leaf#complaint-2174110 Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Recall campaign R24B2 was issued 9/20/24 and there is still no remedy. It has prevented me from using my vehicle as intended because I am unable to go anywhere with a longer distance since I can't use level 3 charging. This issue has not been fixed in a timely manner and I contacted the dealership in 2025 - they DID NOT RESPOND. This is unacceptable. I believe I am entitled to a repurchase si https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-leaf https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-leaf#complaint-2172836 Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The main traction battery is prone to overheating, risk of fire, or excessive lithium deposits causing electrical resistance, particularly during DC (Level 3) fast charging. I am unable to use advertised fast-charging features. The range of the car and it's usability is affected. The recall mentions a "software-only" remedy, but that does not fix the physical defect. After more than a year the rec https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-leaf https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-leaf#complaint-2172244 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT To Whom It May Concern, I am submitting a complaint regarding an unresolved safety recall affecting my vehicle: Vehicle: 2020 Nissan Leaf My vehicle is subject to an active safety recall related to the lithium-ion battery and DC fast-charging (Level 3 / CHAdeMO) capability. Nissan has advised owners not to use fast charging due to a risk of battery overheating and potential fire. Despite the r https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-leaf https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-leaf#complaint-2172664 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The high-voltage battery on my 2020 Nissan Leaf is subject to Recall 25V655. The recall notice states that the battery cells can develop excessive lithium deposits, which increases electrical resistance and can cause rapid battery heating during Level 3 fast charging. Nissan instructs owners not to use Level 3 charging at all until a “remedy” is available. The issue is that the remedy described b https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-leaf https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-leaf#complaint-2172665 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The high-voltage battery on my 2020 Nissan Leaf is subject to Recall 25V655. The recall notice states that the battery cells can develop excessive lithium deposits, which increases electrical resistance and can cause rapid battery heating during Level 3 fast charging. Nissan instructs owners not to use Level 3 charging at all until a “remedy” is available. The issue is that the remedy described b https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-leaf https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-leaf#complaint-2172630 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Nissan has yet to effectively respond to NHTSA recall 25V-655 concerning a fire hazard when fast charging particular Leaf models including the 2021 model year that I own. As a temporary solution Nissan strongly recommends not to fast charge (Level 3 charge) until a solution is provided (anticipated by Dec. 31 2025). Nissan Customer Service has been unable to respond to my query for a revised https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-leaf https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-leaf#complaint-2172165 Sun, 01 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The high-voltage battery on my 2022 Nissan Leaf is subject to Recall 25V655. The recall notice says that the battery cells can develop excessive lithium deposits, which increases electrical resistance and can cause rapid battery heating during Level 3 fast charging. Nissan instructs owners not to use Level 3 charging at all until a “remedy” is available. The issue is that the remedy described by https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-leaf https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-leaf#complaint-2171665 Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Nissan has reported than some cars could abruptly catch fire while DC fast charging due to excessive lithium deposits within the battery cells. In certain circumstances, those excess deposits could create additional electrical resistance while fast charging, overheating the battery pack and causing a fire. The NHTSA's reference number is 24V-700. This problem was first discovered in 2024 and offi https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-leaf https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-leaf#complaint-2171666 Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Nissan has reported than some cars could abruptly catch fire while DC fast charging due to excessive lithium deposits within the battery cells. In certain circumstances, those excess deposits could create additional electrical resistance while fast charging, overheating the battery pack and causing a fire. The NHTSA's reference number is 24V-700. This problem was first discovered in 2024 and offi https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-leaf https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-leaf#complaint-2171667 Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Nissan has reported than some cars could abruptly catch fire while DC fast charging due to excessive lithium deposits within the battery cells. In certain circumstances, those excess deposits could create additional electrical resistance while fast charging, overheating the battery pack and causing a fire. The NHTSA's reference number is 24V-700. This problem was first discovered in 2024 and offi