Model year
2026 Nissan LEAF
NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 2 complaints for the 2026 Nissan LEAF (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). 1 recall marked park outside. The components listed on the most complaints are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (2), FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (1), POWER TRAIN (1). NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 103–121 MPGe combined and 27.8–32.7 kWh/100 mi depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $650–$750, 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
26V425000 · Jul 1, 2026
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR
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…
26V188000 · Mar 25, 2026
Park outsideELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
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 module.
Complaints
2 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 0, 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 (75 KWH BATTERY) 5 HB BEV FWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEAF 75kWh (18 inch alloy Wheels) · Automatic (A1) · Front-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 122 | 105 | 114 | 30.0 | 288 | $700 |
| LEAF 75kWh (18 inch steel Wheels) · Automatic (A1) · Front-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 131 | 111 | 121 | 27.8 | 303 | $650 |
| LEAF 75kWh (19 inch Wheels) · Automatic (A1) · Front-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 110 | 96 | 103 | 32.7 | 259 | $750 |
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Check a vehicle
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 2026 Nissan LEAF at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.