2023 Nissan Leaf recalls

3 safety recalls, 23 owner complaints and a 5-star NHTSA crash rating. Official NHTSA data.

3Recalls
23Complaints
7Crashes & fires reported
5/5NHTSA overall rating

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2023 Nissan Leaf recall list

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.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic recall

23V-362
May 22, 2023 · Nissan North America, Inc.
Problem
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2023 LEAF vehicles. The right-hand brake tubes may have been damaged during production and could corrode, possibly causing a hole in the brake line and a brake fluid leak.
Safety risk
A brake fluid leak can reduce braking performance and extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the right-hand brake tube, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 7, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC976.

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.

2023 Nissan Leaf owner complaints

23 complaints filed with NHTSA, including 7 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries and 0 deaths.

Problems by component

Vehicle Speed Control8
Unknown or Other8
Electrical System5
Service Brakes3
Forward Collision Avoidance3
Visibility/Wiper3
Power Train2
Fuel/Propulsion System2
Back Over Prevention1
Steering1

Recent complaints

October 27, 2026Service BrakesForward Collision AvoidanceCrash

On 10/24/2026 at approximately 6:10 PM, I was driving this 2023 Nissan Leaf SV Plus (under 20,000 miles) southbound on I-575 in Woodstock, GA, with Intelligent Cruise Control and e-Pedal both engaged. When traffic ahead slowed, the vehicle did not slow down. I applied the brake pedal, but the vehicle did not decelerate as expected, and it struck the rear of the vehicle ahead. No warning I am aware of preceded the event. Earlier on the same drive, the vehicle also did not slow as expected when I braked for a yellow light, until I pressed the brake pedal very hard. No injuries. The vehicle sustained significant front-end damage. Police report: Woodstock PD Case WO26-003692. The vehicle is bein

October 20, 2026Electrical System

I am requesting information regarding the scope of Nissan's high-voltage battery safety recall 25V-655 (Nissan campaign R25C8) and whether early-production 2023 Nissan LEAF vehicles have been evaluated for the same potential defect. Vehicle information: Vehicle: 2023 Nissan LEAF SV Plus VIN: [XXX] Assembly plant: [XXX] Manufacture date: September 2022 Battery: 60+ kWh lithium-ion Battery ID reported by LeafSpy: N5M10318 Current mileage: Approximately 36,000 miles According to Nissan's XXX recall filing, Nissan identified 19,077 affected 2021–2022 LEAF vehicles using its production records. My vehicle was manufactured at the same Smyrna facility approximately four months after the currently i

October 14, 2026Electrical System

The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Leaf. The contact stated that while driving at highway speeds on multiple occasions, the battery warning light illuminated, and an unknown warning message displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where diagnostic testing was performed; however, the contact was informed that the failure could not be duplicated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 33,900.

September 4, 2026Power TrainVehicle Speed ControlFuel/Propulsion System

My Nissan Leaf entered turtle mode on the freeways 8 times over the course of about a week and a half. This causes the car to slow itself down, and severely limit acceleration. The first time was on August 16th, 2026. This is incredibly dangerous, especially on the interstate. No one expects a car to be going 35mph on I-10, or any highway, therefore, this could have easily caused a severe rear end accident. I took it to Nissan of Mission Hills in Los Angeles for inspection after the first 4 times, they claimed that they couldn’t touch it without permission from corporate, and the next day said everything is fine. Due to severe safety concerns, I didn’t want to be driving it any longer and ha

June 16, 2026Unknown or Other

The image displayed on the dashboard when backing up is, occasionally, blank. This only happens sporadically. When it does happen, it is annoying and dangerous.

2023 Nissan Leaf crash test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2023 Nissan LEAF (40 KWh Battery) 5 HB FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Driver aids on the tested 2023 Nissan Leaf: electronic stability control standard, forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard. Rollover risk: 10.7%.

2023 Nissan Leaf recall FAQ

Does the 2023 Nissan Leaf have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2023 Nissan Leaf. The most recent, filed July 17, 2023, concerns the vehicle speed control.

What are the most common 2023 Nissan Leaf problems?

Owners have filed 23 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported area is vehicle speed control (8 reports), followed by unknown or other.

Is the 2023 Nissan Leaf safe?

The 2023 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 2023 Nissan Leaf?

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