Nissan Leaf Complaints (2019)

260 consumer complaints on file.

#11705853December 18, 2025
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
The current recall is over 1 year old and there has been no response from Nissan on Remedy of Battery Recall. The Nissan Dealer and Nissan Help has been unresponsive.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11703234December 5, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN
There was no incident...but I am reporting the fact that Nissan has not provided a remedy and the recall has been in place over a year. I and other owners of affected Nissan Leafs are not able to use the car to its full capacity. I strongly recommend NHTSA encourage/force Nissan to deliver a remedy and, indeed, compensation for the fact that these cars could not be use for long-distance driving for over a year (and counting).
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11702649December 3, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The existing recall has now been outstanding for 15 months with no resolution proposed by the manufacturer and threats of disastrous consequences if the car is used as intended.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11702614December 2, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Car is unable to be quick, charged due to recall, leaving me, limited on charging my car quickly and driving it efficiently
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11700893November 21, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
For my Nissan Leaf 2019, I used DC fast charger to charge up while returning home from another town, with battery below 8%. It charged and got home and plugged in my Level2 charger overnight. In morning it displayed a “Service EV System” error and became undriveable. It would not go into Drive or Reverse. It will go into Neutral or Parking only. When I got it towed to Dealership, they cleared the code and gave back the car as drivable. But when I plugged in Level2 charger overnight, next morning same issue occured. Now Dealership did full diagnostics and tells me the car needs PDM (Power Distribution Module) replaced. Nissan previously issued Service Campaign P9351 for this exact issue, but my VIN is not included. I believe my vehicle has the same defective PDM and poses a safety risk due to sudden loss of drive power. Nissan has declined coverage. I am requesting NHTSA investigate whether the recall should be expanded to include additional affected vehicles. Also there is open Recall R24B2 regarding Lithium Battery getting too hot durinig Fast DC charging for which they don't have the Remedy yet. I recall that only 3-4 weeks before above incident, I had my previous Fast DC charging session, after which I got a message on dashboard saying something like "Battery is very hot". I waited for 10 minutes before driving. Each time I would drive from standstill position, it will accelerate very slowly, but eventually drive OK after speeding up. I came home and let it cool overnight, and did not notice same symptom again until above PDM related issue happened after next Fast DC charging session.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11700431November 19, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Leaf. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V700000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired, and the dealer confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue, and the contact was informed that an interim solution would be provided. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11700134November 18, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Leaf. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V700000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the vehicle unexpectedly shut off while driving. The contact stated that upon restarting the vehicle, the message "Service EV System" was displayed, and the vehicle shut off. The vehicle was towed to the dealer several times. The dealer cleared the codes and informed the contact that the failure could not be duplicated; however, the failure persisted. The dealer advised the contact that a diagnostic test was needed. The vehicle was not repaired. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle failed to charge completely and had become inoperable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was filed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 98,350.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11699746November 17, 2025
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Nissan has had an open recall for over a year and sent me multiple recall letters for NHTSA Recall Number: 24V-700. This recall has had no remedy to date. It was opened in 2024. I have to commute to work daily and am not able to fast charge my 2019 Nissan leaf anymore. This renders the car useless for my daily driving. I am only able to slow charge and not able to use the car for its intended purpose and original purpose. Please help as the resale of this vehicle has dropped from this recall. I am stuck with a car I cannot use for which it was advertised for. I'm looking into doing a buyback but wanted to start here for help.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11699946November 17, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Leaf. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V700000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The dealer was contacted; however, the contact was informed that parts were unavailable. The contact stated that the parts had not been available for more than a year and a half. In addition, the contact stated it was an inconvenience not to be able to use the fast charge because of the unrepaired recall. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11698900November 12, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
While I have had no issues so far, the recall has been in place since September 2024, and Nissan has not provided a fix. This is far too long.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11698650November 10, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Leaf. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V700000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11697691November 5, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Leaf. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V700000 (Electrical System); however, parts for the recall repair were not yet available. The dealer was made aware of the contact's concerns; however, the contact was informed that the parts were not available. The contact stated that the dealer should not have sold the vehicle with the unrepaired recall because the vehicle was unsafe. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was filed. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11697400November 4, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Leaf. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V700000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11697012November 2, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Nissan announced recall R24B2 on September 19, 2024. The vehicle is at risk of overheating/fire when FAST CHARGING. Nissan has not provided ANY solution to this issue in the 14 months the recall has been open. Dealers have no information, Nissan says they are "working" on a software fix but give no date or schedule for repair. The official response from Nissan Corporation has been to tell us that they believe the recall solution of "DO NOT FAST CHARGE" is sufficient and they do not need to provide us any further assistance or compensation. The vehicle cannot be driven further than a single charge will allow because major EV charging station companies have now BANNED Nissan Leaf's from using their stations because of fire risk. This means outside of my HOME, I cannot charge the Leaf AT ALL. There is no usability of a vehicle that cannot be charged or powered outside of the home for risk of fire or damage to the battery. I was charged MORE money to have fast charging and a larger battery in this vehicle to be able to utilize it for ALL of my driving needs, including the ability to fast charge to increase range of the vehicle. Our vehicle had swollen battery modules that had bent or damaged the stacks and required a new battery to be installed due to the swelling of the modules leaving the vehicle unable to power on. Nissan replaced the battery in October 2025, but informed us despite a NEW battery the vehicle STILL CANNOT BE FAST CHARGED, as they are still unsure of how to fix the rapid heating of the cells. The vehicle will likely see the same swelling and degradation of the batteries without a PROPER solution from Nissan, leaving me to minimize any driving of a vehicle I am actively paying for, to avoid risk to my family, home and vehicle.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11696812October 31, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
My 2019 Nissan Leaf SV (VIN [XXX] ) is affected by Recall 24V-700 / Nissan R24B2, a critical battery defect with no available fix since September 2024. Nissan has acknowledged the defect but has not provided any remedy. Despite repeated follow-ups with Nissan Consumer Affairs and their Arbitration Specialist, I have received no updates or resolution. The vehicle’s charging performance and safety are materially impaired. This defect has persisted for over one year, violating Nissan’s federal recall obligations. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11696678October 30, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Leaf. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V700000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the company EV GO no longer allows Nissan Leaf vehicles to charge at their stations. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11693411October 14, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
trying to fast charge the car, i noticed some buzzing and a weird smell. i have unplugged the charger right away. But definitely this is a HUGE safety risk.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11692907October 12, 2025
ENGINE
I am the owner of a 2019 Nissan Leaf affected by Recall R24B2, which addresses a critical battery issue that may lead to overheating or fire during Level 3 charging. I contacted Nissan Consumer Affairs over a week ago to initiate resolution and was informed that a regional manager would follow up with me directly. However, I have not received any communication since that initial call. I followed up again with Consumer Affairs, and was told they would reach out to the regional manager once more. Despite these efforts, I have received no callback, no update, and no timeline for resolution. This delay is unacceptable given the safety risks involved and the urgency of the recall. I am requesting immediate escalation of my case, a direct response from the assigned regional manager, and a clear plan for remedy. I have documented all communications and am prepared to pursue further action if necessary.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11692090October 8, 2025
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Nissan originally notified LEAF owners of a battery cell safety issue more than a year ago. The original solution was promised around March 2025 (six months ago now). This recall has been outstanding for more than a year and limits the long-range driving capabilities of the affected cars. My primary complaint is that Nissan has not addressed this issue in a timely manner and the online information shows outdated status (i.e. "NISSAN IS CURRENTLY DEVELOPING A REMEDY PLAN THAT IS EXPECTED TO BE AVAILABLE by March 2025.). Clearly they are well past this anticipated solution time frame. It makes me wonder if they are doing ANYTHING.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11691688October 6, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Leaf. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V700000 (Electrical System). The contact had not experienced a failure with the vehicle but called to report that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was informed of a lack of parts availability to complete the recall repair.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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