Nissan Leaf

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Recalls 6

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  • Jul 2020 Back Over Prevention 2020 Under certain circumstances, the images for the back-up camera can disappear while in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

    Risk The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.

    Remedy Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will update the back-up camera software, free of charge. This recall began August 31, 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.

    Applies to Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020 LEAF electric vehicles.

    NHTSA campaign 20V412000

Complaints 162

Owners have filed 162 complaints with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for the 2020 Nissan Leaf. 0 mention a fire and 1 a crash.

Electrical system 120 Fuel/propulsion system 32 Other 22 Powertrain 13 Engine 8 Collision avoidance 7

“The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Leaf. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the local dealer to be repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V700000 (Electrical System). The contact stated that 100 miles of using the ED system, the power reduced message was displayed. The contact stated…”

NHTSA complaint #11757377 · 2020 model year · Electrical system · Aug 2026

“SAFETY COMPLAINT / INCIDENT DESCRIPTION Vehicle presented to Dennis Dillon Nissan on June 20 2026 for a factory high voltage battery recall software update intended to fix Level 3 fast charging safety risks. The software update rendered the vehicle completely inoperable by disabling standard Level…”

NHTSA complaint #11757287 · 2020 model year · Electrical system · Aug 2026

“We have a vehicle with a recall, NHTSA ID: 24V-700, NISSAN ID: R24B2, the dealer is unable to schedule a service appointment and the Nissan Corporate Case Manager no longer responds to communications, of which I have sent many. I currently have no known way of getting this safety recall resolved. I…”

NHTSA complaint #11746519 · 2020 model year · Electrical system · Jun 2026

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