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2021 Nissan Leaf recalls

4 recalls are on record with NHTSA for the 2021 Nissan Leaf.

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Methodology: recall and complaint counts are pulled from NHTSA public data by make, model, and model year during the site build. This page is not a VIN-specific open-recall status.

Sources and review: source: NHTSA recalls and complaints datasets. Last reviewed June 2026; author: VinSleuth editorial desk; reviewer: Vehicle public-records review.

4 Open recalls
51 Complaints
0 Fire reports
0 Crash reports

Recall details

Recall EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL #23V048000 Reported 02/02/2023

Defect

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 requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 103, "Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems."

Risk

Reduced defroster performance can limit visibility out of the windshield, increasing the risk of a crash.

Free fix

Nissan will mail an addendum with updated instructions on how to operate the defroster, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 1, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R22C5.

Recall VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL #23V494000 Reported 17/07/2023

Defect

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.

Risk

Unintentional acceleration can increase the risk of a crash.

Free fix

Dealers will reprogram the vehicle control module (VCM), free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 30, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R23A6.

Recall BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA #24V071000 Reported 02/02/2024

Defect

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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Risk

A rearview camera that does not properly display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

Free fix

Dealers will inspect the rearview camera and harness for damage and replace them as necessary. If no damage is found, the dealer will apply protective tape and reroute the rearview camera harness. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 9, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R23D7.

Recall ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY #25V655000 Reported 01/10/2025

Defect

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021-2022 LEAF vehicles equipped with a Level 3 quick charging port. The lithium-ion battery may overheat during Level 3 charging.

Risk

A quick charging battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.

Free fix

Owners are advised not to use Level 3 quick charging until the remedy is completed. Dealers will update the battery software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed June 16, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's Customer Service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R25C8. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 4, 2025.

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What owners complain about

Top components in 51 NHTSA complaints for the 2021 Nissan Leaf.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 29
UNKNOWN OR OTHER 6
VISIBILITY/WIPER 4
POWER TRAIN 3
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 2
AIR BAGS 2
ENGINE 1
SERVICE BRAKES 1

Frequently asked

How many recalls does the 2021 Nissan Leaf have?

4 recalls are on record with NHTSA for the 2021 Nissan Leaf. Recall repairs are always free at a franchise dealer.

Do I have to pay to fix a Nissan recall?

No. Federal law requires manufacturers to repair safety recalls for free at any authorized dealer, regardless of who owns the vehicle or its warranty status.

Is this recall list specific to my VIN?

This page lists recalls reported to NHTSA for every 2021 Nissan Leaf. To confirm whether a recall is still open for one specific VIN, enter it in our decoder or check with Nissan. NHTSA has no public by-VIN recall feed, so we look up the make, model, and year.

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