Model year
2023 Nissan LEAF
NHTSA lists 3 recalls and 22 complaints for the 2023 Nissan LEAF (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are UNKNOWN OR OTHER (8), VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL (8), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (4). NHTSA rated the PLUS (60 KWh Battery) 5 HB FWD 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 109–111 MPGe combined and 30.4–30.8 kWh/100 mi depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $700, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2011 95 complaints
- 2012 57 complaints
- 2013 81 complaints
- 2014 34 complaints
- 2015 110 complaints
- 2016 36 complaints
- 2017 17 complaints
- 2018 67 complaints
- 2019 260 complaints
- 2020 167 complaints
- 2021 57 complaints
- 2022 96 complaints
- 2023 22 complaints
- 2024 5 complaints
- 2025 7 complaints
- 2026 2 complaints
Recalls
23V494000 · Jul 17, 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 "On"; or "ECO" mode) after disengaging the cruise control.
23V362000 · May 22, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
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 a hole in the brake line and a brake fluid leak.
23V048000 · Feb 2, 2023
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
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 defroster performance under specific conditions. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the…
Complaints
22 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 6, fire flag on 0, injury field 0, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
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Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLUS (60 KWh Battery) 5 HB FWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.107 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEAF · Automatic (A1) · Front-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 123 | 99 | 111 | 30.4 | 149 | $700 |
| LEAF SV · Automatic (A1) · Front-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 121 | 98 | 109 | 30.8 | 212 | $700 |
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This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2023 Nissan LEAF at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.