Nissan Leaf recalls and safety
20 recalls · crash ratings 2011-2021 · 1,108 owner complaints
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The Nissan Leaf has 20 recalls covering 6.02 million vehicles as reported; model year 2014 is covered by the most (7). The 2021 Nissan Leaf earned 5 of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Owners filed 325 safety complaints in the 12 months to Sep 2026; electrical system is named most over all years.
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
20
Most for 2014: 7
Units affected
6.02M
As reported
Overall stars
5 of 5
Model year 2021
Complaints, 12 mo
325
+54.0% vs 12 months before
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Crash test star ratings
8 rated versions, model years 2011 to 2021
Overall stars by model year
The best and lowest overall rating of the versions tested each year (5 is best).
| Year | Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5 HB · FWD | 10.7% risk | |||
| 2020 | 5 HB · FWD | 10.7% risk | |||
| 2016 | 5 HB · FWD | 10.9% risk | |||
| 2015 | 5 HB · FWD | 10.9% risk | |||
| 2014 | 5 HB · FWD | 10.9% risk | |||
| 2013 | 5 HB · FWD | 10.9% risk | |||
| 2012 | 5 HB · FWD | 11.0% risk | |||
| 2011 | 5 HB · FWD | 11.0% risk |
5 stars is the best. Ratings before model year 2011 used older tests.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the Nissan Leaf, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
325 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Electrical system524
- Service brakes234
- Unknown or other164
- Fuel/propulsion system136
- Air bags92
- Power train63
- Vehicle speed control57
- Complaints
- 1,108
- Crashes reported
- 65
- Fires reported
- 13
- People injured
- 33
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Nissan Leaf by component
- Air bags5 · 4.40M units
- Back over prevention3 · 1.29M units
- Electrical system3 · 45K units
- Equipment2 · 159K units
- Hybrid propulsion system1 · 196 units
- Seat belts1 · 3,788 units
- Service brakes1 · 47K units
- Service brakes, hydraulic1 · 758 units
Nissan Leaf recalls
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Questions and answers
Is the 2026 Nissan Leaf recalled?
Yes: 2 recalls cover the 2026 Nissan Leaf. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Nissan Leaf have?
20 recalls cover the Nissan Leaf, for 6.02 million vehicles as reported. The most common problem is air bags (5 recalls).
What is the safety rating of the 2021 Nissan Leaf?
5 of 5 stars overall (5 HB): frontal crash 4, side crash 5 and rollover 4 stars, with a 10.7% chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
What do owners complain about most on the Nissan Leaf?
Electrical system: named in 524 of the 1,108 safety complaints about the Nissan Leaf, then service brakes (234). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.