Vehicle speed controlRecall 23V-494 · 2018–2023 Nissan Leaf
Nissan North America, Inc. recall 23V-494 covers 66,159 2018–2023 Nissan Leaf for a vehicle speed control problem, reported to NHTSA on July 17, 2023. The manufacturer's latest report (2025 Q3) shows 80% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 23V494000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2023 LEAF vehicles. The vehicle may accelerate unintentionally if the driving mode is changed ("D" to "B"; e-Pedal "On"; or "ECO" mode) after disengaging the cruise control.
The risk
Unintentional acceleration can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will reprogram the vehicle control module (VCM), free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 30, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R23A6.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
80%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.