repaired · 2026 Q3
Module: software
Risk. A quick charging battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
2020 Nissan LeafProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 168 owner complaints about the 2020 Nissan Leaf, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 6 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-700 the manufacturer reports only 35% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 9, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2020 Nissan Leaf has problems
168 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
124Electrical system
36Fuel/propulsion system
14Power train
8Engine
7Forward collision avoidance
5Back over prevention
3Visibility/wiper
3Service brakes
2Suspension
43 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 124 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 36 | 0 |
| Power train | 14 | 0 |
| Engine | 8 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 7 | 1 |
| Back over prevention | 5 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 0 |
| 3 other systems | 4 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
6 recalls
2020 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 · 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.
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.
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repaired · 2022 Q3
Visibility: glass, side/rear
Risk. Rear window glass that separates from the vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2022 Q2
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
2020 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
'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2020 Nissan Leaf safety ratings
2020 Nissan LEAF (40 KWh Battery) 5 HB FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (10.7% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2020 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.
2020 Nissan LEAF, approx. 31,000 miles. On XXX, the vehicle received the software update for NHTSA Recall 24V-700/Nissan Campaign R24B2, described as addressing battery overheating/fire risk during DC fast charging. On XXX, while traveling at 70 mph on a flat highway with a 75 mph speed limit and…
I purchased this 2020 Nissan Leaf S Plus on September 22, 2020 for $39,104. The vehicle was fully functional when I delivered it to Nissan's authorized service center to comply with NHTSA Recall 24V-700. Following the software update performed by Nissan's technician, the vehicle would not operate.…
In XXX, my 2020 Nissan Leaf experienced a catastrophic battery failure while plugged into a Level 3 DC fast charger at the Nissan dealership where the vehicle was originally purchased. During the charging session, the high-voltage traction battery severely overheated, physically expanded/swelled,…
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