Complaints by model year
Distinct federal complaints filed against each model year of the Nissan Leaf, to date. Hover a bar for the count. Older years have had longer to accumulate filings; the rankings below correct for that.
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Highest totals within an 8-year windowAll other years
Model years compared
Ranked from the same federal record on an equal exposure window. Click any year for its full file.
Highest complaint totals
- 2015 Nissan Leaf - 94 complaints in its first 8 years (110 to date)
- 2011 Nissan Leaf - 72 complaints in its first 8 years (95 to date)
- 2013 Nissan Leaf - 71 complaints in its first 8 years (81 to date)
Ranked on distinct complaints filed within eight years of the model year, so old and new years get the same exposure window. Not adjusted for sales volume; a best-selling year files more complaints at the same failure rate.
Lowest totals among mature years
- 2014 Nissan Leaf - 32 complaints in its first 8 years (34 to date)
- 2016 Nissan Leaf - 33 complaints in its first 8 years (36 to date)
- 2012 Nissan Leaf - 46 complaints in its first 8 years (57 to date)
Same eight-year window, among model years old enough to have completed it and with at least 25 complaints in it. Model years before 1990 are excluded because the federal file begins in 1995. A low total is not proof of reliability.
What owners report, all years combined
Every model year
| Model year | Complaints to date | Within 8 years | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Nissan Leaf | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| 2025 Nissan Leaf | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 2024 Nissan Leaf | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 2023 Nissan Leaf | 20 | 20 | 3 |
| 2022 Nissan Leaf | 95 | 95 | 4 |
| 2021 Nissan Leaf | 56 | 56 | 4 |
| 2020 Nissan Leaf | 167 | 167 | 6 |
| 2019 Nissan Leaf | 259 | 259 | 5 |
| 2018 Nissan Leaf | 66 | 66 | 4 |
| 2017 Nissan Leaf | 17 | 14 | 2 |
| 2016 Nissan Leaf | 36 | 33 | 4 |
| 2015 Nissan Leaf | 110 | 94 | 4 |
| 2014 Nissan Leaf | 34 | 32 | 6 |
| 2013 Nissan Leaf | 81 | 71 | 5 |
| 2012 Nissan Leaf | 57 | 46 | 0 |
| 2011 Nissan Leaf | 95 | 72 | 0 |
| 2010 Nissan Leaf | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Recall campaigns, all years
Every campaign filed against this model, with the model years it covers. Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN.
| Campaign | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26V425000 | 2026 | Seat Belts | 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... |
| 26V188000 | 2026 | Electrical System | Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2026 LEAF vehicles. The high voltage battery may have internal damage that can cause a short circuit within the battery... |
| 25V655000 | 2021-2022 | Electrical System | Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021-2022 LEAF vehicles equipped with a Level 3 quick charging port. |
| 24V700000 | 2019-2020 | Electrical System | Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2019-2020 LEAF vehicles equipped with a Level 3 quick charging port. |
| 24V071000 | 2018-2022 | Back Over Prevention | Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2022 LEAF vehicles. Damage to the camera harness can cause distortion or loss of the rearview camera display image. |
| 23V494000 | 2018-2023 | Vehicle Speed Control | 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... |
| 23V362000 | 2023 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2023 LEAF vehicles. The right-hand brake tubes may have been damaged during production and could corrode, possibly causing... |
| 23V296000 | 2013-2017 | Visibility | Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2013-2017 LEAF vehicles. The Owner's Manual instructions for defroster operation are incorrect and may result in reduced... |
| 23V048000 | 2018-2023 | Visibility | Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2023 LEAF vehicles. The Owner's Manual instructions for defroster operation are incorrect, and may result in reduced... |
| 20V570000 | 2020 | Visibility | Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020 Altima, Maxima and Leaf vehicles. The rear window glass may not remain properly secured to the vehicle. |
| 20V412000 | 2020 | Back Over Prevention | Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020 LEAF electric vehicles. |
| 19V654000 | 2018-2019 | Back Over Prevention | Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra,... |
| 17V253000 | 2015-2017 | Air Bags | Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2017 LEAF and 2014, 2016 and 2017 Sentra vehicles. |
| 16V436000 | 2016 | Electrical System | Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016 LEAF vehicles manufactured February 24, 2016, to March 23, 2016, and Sentra vehicles manufactured February... |
| 16V244000 | 2013-2016 | Air Bags | Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima, 2013-2016 Nissan Altima, NV200, LEAF, Sentra, and Pathfinder, 2014-2016 Nissan NV200... |
| 16V119000 | 2013-2015 | Service Brakes | Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 LEAF vehicles manufactured November 19, 2012, to July 31, 2015. |
| 14V263000 | 2014 | Hybrid Propulsion System | Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2014 Nissan LEAF vehicles manufactured April 15, 2014, through April 24, 2014. |
| 14V192000 | 2014 | Structure | Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2014 LEAF vehicles manufactured February 28, 2014, through March 12, 2014. |
| 14V138000 | 2013-2014 | Electrical System | Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Altima, LEAF, Pathfinder, and Sentra, model year 2013 NV200 (aka Taxi) and Infiniti JX35 and model... |
| 13V069000 | 2013 | Air Bags | Nissan is recalling certain model year 2013 Altima, LEAF, Pathfinder, Sentra, and Infiniti JX35 vehicles. |