repaired · 2026 Q2
Sensing system: camera
Risk. A rearview camera that does not properly display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
2018 Nissan LeafProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 68 owner complaints about the 2018 Nissan Leaf, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-071 the manufacturer reports only 71% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 28, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2018 Nissan Leaf has problems
68 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
20Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury
19Service brakes5 crash/fire/injury
14Fuel/propulsion system1 crash/fire/injury
13Forward collision avoidance2 crash/fire/injury
12Vehicle speed control4 crash/fire/injury
7Engine3 crash/fire/injury
5Air bags
5Steering
4Structure
127 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 20 | 2 |
| Service brakes | 19 | 5 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 14 | 1 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 13 | 2 |
| Vehicle speed control | 12 | 4 |
| Engine | 7 | 3 |
| Air bags | 5 | 1 |
| Steering | 5 | 2 |
| Structure | 4 | 0 |
| 7 other systems | 12 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2018 Nissan Leaf recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2025 Q3
Vehicle speed control
Risk. Unintentional acceleration can increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2025 Q1
Other: owners/service/other manual
Risk. Reduced defroster performance can limit visibility out of the windshield, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2021 Q1
Sensing system: camera
Risk. The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Nissan.
Best & worst years
2018 vs. every other Leaf year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Leaf median. How we score
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- Caution
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NHTSA crash tests
2018 Nissan Leaf safety ratings
2018 Nissan Leaf BEV 5 HB FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2018 Nissan Leaf, and the recalls they led to.
- Pedestrian alert soundsLed to recall 22V-063
In owners' words
What Leaf owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
My High Voltage battery failed on my car at ~50k miles in 2022. Nissan replaced the battery under warranty. It has failed again now at 110k miles and is way worse than the previous failure. The car will abruptly shut down under load on hills or high speeds on the highway and I will get a P33ED…
I purchased this EV in 2021 with ~30k miles on it. On cold days ~20 degrees, the battery would drop rapidly under a load (going uphill, high speeds, etc) It would continue to drop until you were not under load anymore. The dealer said nothing was wrong until I had my family in the vehicle and it…
This is the second high-voltage traction battery failure on this vehicle. The original HV battery failed and was replaced by Nissan under warranty at an authorized dealer on XXX, at approximately 59,000 miles. The Nissan-manufactured replacement pack has now failed after approximately 16 months in…
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