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2019 Nissan Leaf recalls & problems

The 2019 Nissan Leaf has 5 safety recalls and 260 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is electrical system (178 complaints).

Recalls5safety recalls
Complaints260filed by owners
Crashes · fires4 · 2reported in complaints
Injuries · deaths5 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

Electrical systemSep 19, 2024

Propulsion system › Charging › Module › Software

Recall 24V70000025,704 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (ODI)

Problem
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2019-2020 LEAF vehicles equipped with a Level 3 quick charging port. The lithium-ion battery may overheat during Level 3 charging.
Risk
A quick charging battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
Fix
Dealers will update the battery software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed June 3, 2026. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Nissan Customer Service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's numbers for this recall are R24B2, P4A38, and P5A22.

Components: Electrical system › Propulsion system › Charging › Module › Software; Electrical system › Propulsion system › Traction battery

Back over preventionFeb 2, 2024

Sensing system › Camera

Recall 24V07100057,914 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (ODI)

Problem
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2022 LEAF vehicles. Damage to the camera harness can cause distortion or loss of the rearview camera display image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk
A rearview camera that does not properly display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
Dealers will inspect the rearview camera and harness for damage and replace them as necessary. If no damage is found, the dealer will apply protective tape and reroute the rearview camera harness. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 9, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R23D7.
Vehicle speed controlJul 17, 2023

Vehicle speed control

Recall 23V49400066,159 vehicles

Problem
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2023 LEAF vehicles. The vehicle may accelerate unintentionally if the driving mode is changed ("D" to "B"; e-Pedal "On"; or "ECO" mode) after disengaging the cruise control.
Risk
Unintentional acceleration can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix
Dealers will reprogram the vehicle control module (VCM), free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 30, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R23A6.
EquipmentFeb 2, 2023

Other › Owners/service/other manual

Recall 23V04800064,732 vehicles

Problem
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2023 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 April 1, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R22C5.

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

Back over preventionSep 12, 2019

Sensing system › Camera

Recall 19V6540001,228,830 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (OVSC)

Problem
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Titan Diesel, Versa Note and Versa Sedan vehicles, as well as Infiniti Q50, Q60, QX30 and QX80 vehicles. Additionally included are 2019 Nissan GT-R and Taxi and Infiniti QX50, QX60, Q70, Q70L vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk
The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
Fix
Nissan will notify owners in phases, having dealers update the back-up camera settings software, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2019 and all affected VINs should be activated. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200.

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

2019 Nissan LEAF 5 HB FWD

OverallNot Rated
Frontal crashNot Rated
Side crashNot Rated
RolloverNot Rated

Forward collision warning: Standard · Lane departure warning: Optional

2019 Nissan LEAF PLUS 5 HB FWD

OverallNot Rated
Frontal crashNot Rated
Side crashNot Rated
RolloverNot Rated

Forward collision warning: Standard · Lane departure warning: Optional

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 (40 kW-hr battery pack) EV

150mi range
Efficiency30.2 kWh/100 mi
MPGe city / hwy / comb124 / 99 / 112
Charge time (240 V)8 h

Automatic (A1) · Front-Wheel Drive · about $700/year to charge

Leaf (62 kW-hr battery pack) EV

226mi range
Efficiency31 kWh/100 mi
MPGe city / hwy / comb118 / 97 / 108
Charge time (240 V)11 h

Automatic (A1) · Front-Wheel Drive · about $700/year to charge

Leaf SV/SL (62 kW-hr battery pack) EV

215mi range
Efficiency32.3 kWh/100 mi
MPGe city / hwy / comb114 / 94 / 104
Charge time (240 V)11 h

Automatic (A1) · Front-Wheel Drive · about $750/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 system17811490,000 mi
Unknown or other470227,347 mi
Fuel/propulsion system34000—
Power train13000—
Visibility/wiper120006,000 mi
Service brakes10201—
Back over preventionCamera system; Rearview system braking1010220,000 mi
Engine9000—
Vehicle speed control5203—
Forward collision avoidanceAutomatic emergency braking; Warnings3101—
Seat belts2000—
EquipmentElectrical › Infotainment2000—

*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