Rear/other: retractorRecall 26V-425 · 2026 Nissan Leaf
Nissan North America, Inc. recall 26V-425 covers 3,788 2026 Nissan Leaf for a rear/other: retractor problem, reported to NHTSA on July 1, 2026.
Source: NHTSA recall 26V425000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by NHTSA (compliance).
The problem
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2026 LEAF vehicles. The outer rear seat belt automatic locking retractors (ALR) may deactivate early, which can prevent a child restraint system (CRS) from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
The risk
An improperly secured child restraint system may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the rear outboard seat belt assemblies, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed July 28, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated October 28, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261. Nissan's number for this recall is R26A7. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 7, 2026.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from June 10, 2025 to June 8, 2026. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.