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2017 Nissan Leaf recalls & problems

The 2017 Nissan Leaf has 2 safety recalls and 17 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is electrical system (4 complaints).

Recalls2safety recalls
Complaints17filed by owners
Crashes · fires2 · 0reported in complaints
Injuries · deaths1 · 0reported in complaints
2017 Nissan Leaf in an NHTSA crash test
NHTSA crash test

Safety recalls

EquipmentApr 26, 2023

Other › Owners/service/other manual

Recall 23V29600094,343 vehicles

Problem
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."
Risk
Reduced defroster performance can limit visibility out of the windshield, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
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.

Components: Equipment › Other › Owners/service/other manual; Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system

Air bagsApr 13, 2017

Air bags

Recall 17V25300030,038 vehicles

Problem
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.
Risk
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.
Fix
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.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Crash test ratings

2017 Nissan Leaf BEV 5 HB FWD

OverallNot Rated
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crashNot Rated
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk10.9%

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.

Range & efficiency

Leaf EV

107mi range
Efficiency30 kWh/100 mi
MPGe city / hwy / comb124 / 101 / 112
Charge time (240 V)6 h

Automatic (A1) · Front-Wheel Drive · about $650/year to charge

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem areaComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesTypical mileage*
Electrical system4000—
Air bags4100—
Unknown or other300029,500 mi
Fuel/propulsion system3000—
Power train3000—
StructureBody2100—
Service brakes2000—
Visibility/wiper2001—
Seat belts1000—
Vehicle speed control1100—
Forward collision avoidanceAutomatic emergency braking1000—
Engine1000—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.

NHTSA defect investigations