Nissan Leaf complaints by model year
1,107 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Red numbers above the columns are recall campaigns for that model year.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2025 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 20 | 6 | 0 | 3 |
| 2022 | 95 | 7 | 1 | 4 |
| 2021 | 56 | 2 | 5 | 4 |
| 2020 | 166 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| 2019 | 259 | 4 | 2 | 5 |
| 2018 | 66 | 9 | 1 | 4 |
| 2017 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2016 | 36 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 2015 | 110 | 8 | 0 | 4 |
| 2014 | 34 | 3 | 2 | 6 |
| 2013 | 81 | 11 | 1 | 5 |
| 2012 | 57 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 95 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Among the last 15 model years at least five years old; newer years are left out because owners are still filing reports. Every year compared →
Problem areas by model year
Complaints that name each component, 2017–2026. Darker cells mean more reports. One complaint can name several components.
| Component | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 4 | 18 | 177 | 122 | 32 | 61 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Unknown or other | 3 | 7 | 47 | 23 | 13 | 28 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | 12 | 34 | 34 | 9 | 20 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Power train | 3 | 3 | 13 | 13 | 3 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 19 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | 13 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Nissan Leaf recalls (20)
Recall campaigns NHTSA lists for at least one Leaf model year, newest first.
| Campaign | Filed | What | Model years | Repaired |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V425000 | Jul 1, 2026 | Rear Seat Belts May Not Secure Child Seat/FMVSS 208 | 2026 | — |
| 26V188000 | Mar 25, 2026 | Park Outside: High Voltage Battery Modules May Short Circuit | 2026 | — |
| 25V655000 | Sep 30, 2025 | Fire Risk from Quick Charging Battery | 2021, 2022 | 22.2% |
| 24V700000 | Sep 19, 2024 | Fire Risk from Quick Charging Battery | 2019, 2020 | 23% |
| 24V071000 | Feb 2, 2024 | Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111 | 2018–2022 | 70.9% |
| 23V494000 | Jul 17, 2023 | Unintended Acceleration | 2018–2023 | 83.5% |
| 23V362000 | May 22, 2023 | Corrosion in Brake Line May Cause Brake Fluid Leak | 2023 | 92.7% |
| 23V296000 | Apr 26, 2023 | Incorrect Information in Owner's Manual/FMVSS 103 | 2013–2017 | 100% |
| 23V048000 | Feb 2, 2023 | Incorrect Information in Owner's Manual/FMVSS 103 | 2018–2023 | 100% |
| 20V570000 | Sep 22, 2020 | Rear Window Glass May Separate | 2020 | 84% |
| 20V412000 | Jul 17, 2020 | No Back-Up Camera Display Image/FMVSS 111 | 2020 | 83.3% |
| 19V654000 | Sep 12, 2019 | No Back-Up Camera Display Image/FMVSS 111 | 2018, 2019 | 80.4% |
| 17V253000 | Apr 13, 2017 | Front Passenger Air Bag may Deploy Improperly | 2015, 2016, 2017 | 66.9% |
| 16V436000 | Jun 15, 2016 | Passenger Air Bag Harness Connector Disconnect | 2016 | 76.6% |
| 16V244000 | Apr 26, 2016 | Passenger Air Bag may not Deploy due to OCS Error | 2013–2016 | 77.1% |
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. Open a model-year page for each campaign's official text, or check your VIN on NHTSA.
Check on NHTSA ↗Crash-test stars by model year
| Model year | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Tested as |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | 5 hb fwd |
| 2020 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | 5 hb fwd |
| 2016 | ★★★★☆ | 4★ | 4★ | 4★ | 5 hb fwd |
| 2015 | ★★★★☆ | 4★ | 4★ | 4★ | 5 hb fwd |
| 2014 | ★★★★☆ | 4★ | 4★ | 4★ | 5 hb fwd |
| 2013 | ★★★★☆ | 4★ | 4★ | 4★ | 5 hb fwd |
| 2012 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | 5 hb fwd |
| 2011 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | 5 hb fwd |
Compare stars only between vehicles of similar size and weight. Source: NHTSA NCAP, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy by model year
EPA combined mpg range across engine and transmission configurations. Your mileage will vary. Source: EPA, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Where to next
Nissan Leaf FAQ
How many recalls has the Nissan Leaf had?
NHTSA lists 20 recall campaigns that cover at least one Nissan Leaf model year from 2010 to 2026. Each campaign card on the model-year pages has NHTSA's official text and the repair completion rate. Only NHTSA's VIN lookup can tell you whether a specific car was repaired.
Which Nissan Leaf year has the most complaints?
Among the last 12 model years with settled counts, the 2019 drew the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (259) and the 2010 the fewest (1). Counts are owner reports, not failure rates, and sales volume affects them.
What are the most common Nissan Leaf problems?
Across the 2017–2026 model years, owners most often name the electrical system, unknown or other, fuel/propulsion system in complaints filed with NHTSA.
What mpg does the Nissan Leaf get?
EPA rates the 2026 Nissan Leaf at 103 to 121 mpg combined, depending on engine and transmission.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.