no report yet
Rear/other: retractor
NewRisk. An improperly secured child restraint system may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
2026 Nissan LeafProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2026 Nissan Leaf, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 21, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: TTTNIS, CC0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2026 Nissan Leaf has problems
3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
3Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
1Fuel/propulsion system
1Power train
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 3 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2026 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 Q3
Propulsion system: traction battery
Park outsideNewRisk. A short circuit in a high voltage battery module increases the risk of a fire.
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
2026 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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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Leaf owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact’s daughter owns a 2026 Nissan Leaf. While the owner was driving 70 MPH with the ProPILOT Assist engaged, a semi-truck merged into the lane and crashed into the vehicle. Following the impact and the deployment of the front air bags, the driver was able to safely maneuver the vehicle to…
The car had a faulty dc/dc converter one month after purchase. The vehicle has about 900 total miles. Part number 292A0-8342R
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…
Own a 2026 Leaf?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.