2026 Nissan Leaf Problems & Recalls: 2 Recalls, 2 Complaints

2026 Nissan Leaf problems & recalls

NHTSA has issued 2 recalls covering the 2026 Nissan Leaf and owners have filed 2 complaints. The most-reported area is electrical system (2 complaints). 1 recall tells owners to park outside until it is fixed.

Recalls

Complaints

Crash reports

Fire reports

Injuries

Recalls (2)

Jul 2, 2026#26V425000

Seat belts › Rear/other › Retractor

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2026 LEAF vehicles. The outer rear seat belt automatic locking retractors (ALR) may deactivate early, which can prevent a child restraint system (CRS) from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Risk: An improperly secured child restraint system may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace the rear outboard seat belt assemblies, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed July 28, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated October 28, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261. Nissan's number for this recall is R26A7. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 7, 2026.

Mar 26, 2026#26V188000⚠ Park outside

Electrical system › Propulsion system › Traction battery

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2026 LEAF vehicles. The high voltage battery may have internal damage that can cause a short circuit within the battery module.

Risk: A short circuit in a high voltage battery module increases the risk of a fire.

Fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures and should not charge their vehicles until the remedy is completed. Dealers will inspect and replace the battery modules, as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 2, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261. Nissan's number for this recall is R25F1. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 27, 2026.

Owner complaints (2)

What owners reported to NHTSA, by component. One complaint can name several components.

Electrical system2
Power train1
Fuel/propulsion system1

Complaints over time

Complaints filed per month. Peak: 1 in Apr 2026. Hover a bar for its count.

Complaints filed per month
Month	Complaints
Apr 2026	1
May 2026	0
Jun 2026	1

Recent owner reports

Jun 28, 2026Electrical system
The car had a faulty dc/dc converter one month after purchase. The vehicle has about 900 total miles. Part number 292A0-8342R

Apr 21, 2026Power train, Electrical system, Fuel/propulsion system
The battery does not charge. Warning lights activated to check EV system. This first occurred about two months ago. Dash lights spontaneously resolved, but MIL light has remained on in Nissan App since that time. Dealership service initially said to return with vehicle when dash light and message reappeared. Potential garage/house or parking lot fire as there exist reports of 2026 LEAFs spontaneously combusting in North America. Vehicle is currently at Nissan dealership service department for inspection and diagnosis.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall and complaint records, updated Oct 1, 2026. Complaints are owner reports and are not verified by NHTSA. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.