Recalls (2)
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2017 Nissan Leaf. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Check on NHTSA ↗Incorrect Information in Owner's Manual/FMVSS 103
- Summary
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2013-2017 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."
- Consequence
- 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 May 26, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R23A1.
Front Passenger Air Bag may Deploy Improperly
- Summary
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2017 LEAF and 2014, 2016 and 2017 Sentra vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error within the air bag inflators, the passenger frontal air bag may not properly deploy in the event of a crash.
- Consequence
- In the event of a crash, if the front passenger air bag doesn't deploy properly, it can increase the risk of injury to passengers.
- Remedy
- Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began June 7, 2017. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
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Owner complaints (17)
17 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The air bags is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 4 | 23.5% |
| Electrical system | 4 | 23.5% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | 17.6% |
| Power train | 3 | 17.6% |
| Unknown or other | 3 | 17.6% |
| Service brakes | 2 | 11.8% |
| Structure | 2 | 11.8% |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 11.8% |
| Engine | 1 | 5.9% |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | 5.9% |
How 2017 compares with other Leaf years
Best and worst Leaf years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 81 | 5 |
| 2014 | 34 | 6 |
| 2015 | 110 | 4 |
| 2016 | 36 | 4 |
| 2017 | 17 | 2 |
| 2018 | 66 | 4 |
| 2019 | 259 | 5 |
| 2020 | 166 | 6 |
| 2021 | 56 | 4 |
| 2022 | 95 | 4 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 112 mpg combined
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $650
- CO₂ tailpipe
- —
- EPA class
- Midsize Cars
What it costs you to run
Miles ÷ 112 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.
EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.
Specs by configuration
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric · Automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 124 / 101 / 112 | $650 | — |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
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Where to next
2017 Nissan Leaf FAQ
How many recalls does the 2017 Nissan Leaf have?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns: 23V296000 (visibility), 17V253000 (air bag). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2017 Nissan Leaf problems?
Owners filed 17 complaints with NHTSA. Air bags (4), Electrical system (4), Fuel/propulsion system (3) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2017 Nissan Leaf get?
EPA rates the Electric · Automatic version at 124 city, 101 highway and 112 combined mpg.
How does the 2017 Leaf compare with other years?
Among the 2013–2021 Nissan Leaf model years at least five years old, the 2017 drew the fewest complaints (17) and the 2019 the most (259). The 2017 drew 17. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
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.