2022 Nissan Leaf recalls

4 safety recalls, 96 owner complaints and a 5-star NHTSA crash rating. Official NHTSA data.

4Recalls
96Complaints
8Crashes & fires reported
5/5NHTSA overall rating

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2022 Nissan Leaf recall list

Electrical System recall

25V-655
October 1, 2025 · Nissan North America, Inc.
Problem
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.
Safety risk
A quick charging battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
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.

Back Over Prevention recall

24V-071
February 2, 2024 · Nissan North America, Inc.
Problem
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."
Safety risk
A rearview camera that does not properly display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.

Vehicle Speed Control recall

23V-494
July 17, 2023 · Nissan North America, Inc.
Problem
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.
Safety risk
Unintentional acceleration can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.

Equipment recall

23V-048
February 2, 2023 · Nissan North America, Inc.
Problem
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."
Safety risk
Reduced defroster performance can limit visibility out of the windshield, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.

2022 Nissan Leaf owner complaints

96 complaints filed with NHTSA, including 7 crashes, 1 fire, 3 injuries and 0 deaths.

Problems by component

Electrical System62
Unknown or Other28
Fuel/Propulsion System20
Power Train11
Service Brakes8
Engine7
Vehicle Speed Control3
Forward Collision Avoidance3
Visibility/Wiper2
Exterior Lighting1

Recent complaints

October 12, 2026Power TrainElectrical System

Vehicle experienced total electrical propulsion loss while driving on a public highway and had to be towed. Dealer diagnosis confirmed Diagnostic Trouble Code P33ED-00 per Nissan Bulletin NTB26-032. This is related to the open federal battery recall R25C8; the recall remedy failed. Nissan authorized a high-voltage traction battery replacement under Powertrain Authorization #[XXX]. The vehicle has been held disabled at the dealership (Nissan of Everett, Washington) since [XXX] because it is unsafe to operate, and no replacement parts are available. Nissan North America agreed in writing (Intent Letter dated June 29, 2026, Case #[XXX]) to repurchase the vehicle but has not completed the buybac

September 30, 2026Unknown or OtherFire

I am writing to formally document a catastrophic safety failure involving my vehicle, a Nissan LEAF, which resulted in a total vehicle fire, the destruction of personal property, and severe risk to human life. Prior to this incident, the vehicle had operated without issue. However, the vehicle became subject to an official safety recall. In attempting to resolve this, I brought the car to a Nissan dealership multiple times, only to be informed that no remedy was available yet. I was subsequently directed to call Nissan Consumer Affairs via their 800-number. The corporate representative instructed me to take the vehicle to a dealership for a formal evaluation. Following these instructions, I

September 22, 2026Electrical SystemFuel/Propulsion System

I am submitting this complaint regarding a manufacturer‑performed recall on my 2022 Nissan LEAF that resulted in a complete loss of charging capability immediately after Nissan applied its software update. Prior to the recall, the vehicle operated normally and had no charging issues. Following the recall intervention, the vehicle became unable to charge at all. This failure occurred directly and immediately after Nissan’s recall action. At the dealership, battery replacement was initially presented as a potential remedy. However, Nissan corporate assigned the case to a third‑party administrator, and it became clear that no repair option — including battery replacement — was available. Ultima

September 14, 2026Electrical System

Battery recall has not been serviced. I was turned away from dealers more than once for recall 25V-655.

August 31, 2026Power TrainEngineFuel/Propulsion System

My car all of a sudden lost drive power while I was driving up Parleys Canyon on I-80. My car started slowing down in traffic rapidly and I had to make emergency maneuvers to get to the side of the road. After the incident the car had trouble accelerating and couldn't keep up with traffic to get it to the shop. This is an active recall and Nissan refuses to fix the battery.

2022 Nissan Leaf crash test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2022 Nissan LEAF (40 KWh Battery) 5 HB FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Driver aids on the tested 2022 Nissan Leaf: electronic stability control standard, forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard. Rollover risk: 10.7%.

2022 Nissan Leaf recall FAQ

Does the 2022 Nissan Leaf have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2022 Nissan Leaf. The most recent, filed October 1, 2025, concerns the electrical system.

What are the most common 2022 Nissan Leaf problems?

Owners have filed 96 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported area is electrical system (62 reports), followed by unknown or other.

Is the 2022 Nissan Leaf safe?

The 2022 Nissan Leaf earned up to a 5-star overall safety rating in NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program crash tests.

How do I get a recall fixed on my 2022 Nissan Leaf?

Contact any authorized Nissan dealer. Recall repairs are free, even if you are not the original owner or the warranty has expired.