2026 Nissan Leaf Problems, Recalls & Complaints
NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints for the 2026 Nissan Leaf, and what to keep if your vehicle keeps going back to the shop.
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NHTSA owner complaints as of November 6, 2026, from NHTSA's complaint data files.
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The bulk complaint records for the 2026 Leaf are being verified. Complaint counts and the component chart are withheld while the download contains fewer records than a valid live count, or the download is unavailable. You can search the complaints directly at NHTSA.
Counts come from NHTSA records for this model year and refresh daily. Complaints are unverified owner reports; one complaint can name more than one component.
2026 Leaf Recall Records
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SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR · 26V425000
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."
Remedy: 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.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY · 26V188000
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.
Remedy: 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.
2026 Leaf Service Bulletins
A service bulletin is a manufacturer's repair instruction to dealers. It is not a recall and does not by itself establish a defect or a claim.
Manufacturer communications filed with NHTSA for this model year, newest first. A bulletin may apply only to certain configurations. Source data refreshes daily.
| Number | Date | Component | Summary | NHTSA record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NTB26-049 | Nov 1, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | UNKNOWN OR FORGOTTEN PIN NOT ALLOWING ACCESS TO THE AUDIO VIDEO UNIT SERVICE INFORMATION If an Audio Video (A/V) unit is not accessible to use all the features due to an unknown… | 11039013 |
| NTB14-032G | Nov 1, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | WIRING HARNESS REPAIR INFORMATION This bulletin is no longer active. For future reference, see the HRK mobile app and the Electronic Parts Catalog (EPC). Please discard previous… | 11039002 |
| NTB09-131C | Apr 13, 2026 | STRUCTURE:BODY | CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “Certification Label†or “VIN Plate/La… | 11031705 |
| NTB09-131C | Apr 13, 2026 | STRUCTURE:BODY | CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “Certification Label†or “VIN Plate/La… | 11031704 |
| NTB26-016 | Mar 31, 2026 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | DEFROST FEATURES UNAVAILABLE IN APP DUE TO SHORTING TERMINAL POSITION APPLIED VEHICLES: 2026 LEAF (ZE2) APPLIED DATES: Built on or before August 14, 2025 IF YOU CONFIRM The Remo… | 11031696 |
| NTB26-002 | Jan 13, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | EFFICIENCY DISPLAYS LOWER THAN EXPECTED, BUT ACTUAL DRIVING RANGE OK IF YOU CONFIRM The efficiency display in the meter appears to be lower than what would be expected for the m… | 11028687 |
| NPSB 15-460 | Oct 17, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | *****Dealer Announcement***** To ensure continued customer satisfaction and confidence, Nissan is conducting a Dealer Quality Action on certain model year 2026 Nissan LEAF vehic… | 11024402 |
| NTB25-044 | Oct 2, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | PROCESS FOR 12V BATTERY TESTING APPLIED VEHICLES: 2026 LEAF (ZE2) SERVICE INFORMATION Due to changes to the DC-DC control logic, 12V battery testing may take an extra 20 minutes… | 11024394 |
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