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Model year 2020 · Nissan

2020 Nissan Leaf recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 6 safety recall campaigns for the 2020 Nissan Leaf. The most recent was reported on September 19, 2024. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: LEAF.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2020 Nissan Leaf, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
24V700000September 19, 2024Electrical System › Propulsion System › Charging › Module › Software
24V071000February 2, 2024Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera
23V494000July 17, 2023Vehicle Speed Control
23V048000February 2, 2023Equipment › Other › Owners/Service/Other Manual
20V570000September 22, 2020Visibility › Glass, Side/Rear
20V412000July 17, 2020Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera

Systems involved: Back Over Prevention (2) · Visibility (2) · Electrical System (1) · Equipment (1) · Vehicle Speed Control (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 24V700000Manufacturer no. R24B2, P4A38, P5A22

Electrical System › Propulsion System › Charging › Module › Software

Report received by NHTSA
September 19, 2024
Owner notification
May 27, 2026
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected
25,704 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2020 Nissan Leaf
Not reported – November 3, 2020
Model names in the NHTSA record
LEAF

Components: Electrical System › Propulsion System › Charging › Module › Software; Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery

Defect summary

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2019-2020 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

Dealers will update the battery software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed June 3, 2026. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Nissan Customer Service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's numbers for this recall are R24B2, P4A38, and P5A22.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owner's may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 24V700000, filed by Nissan North America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 24V071000Manufacturer no. R23D7

Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera

Report received by NHTSA
February 2, 2024
Owner notification
August 9, 2024
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected
57,914 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
LEAF

Defect summary

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 24V071000, filed by Nissan North America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 23V494000Manufacturer no. R23A6

Vehicle Speed Control

Report received by NHTSA
July 17, 2023
Owner notification
August 30, 2023
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
66,159 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
LEAF

Defect summary

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V494000, filed by Nissan North America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 23V048000Manufacturer no. R22C5

Equipment › Other › Owners/Service/Other Manual

Report received by NHTSA
February 2, 2023
Owner notification
March 30, 2023
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
64,732 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
LEAF

Components: Equipment › Other › Owners/Service/Other Manual; Visibility › Defroster/Defogger/HVAC System

Defect summary

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V048000, filed by Nissan North America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 20V570000Manufacturer no. PC752

Visibility › Glass, Side/Rear

Report received by NHTSA
September 22, 2020
Owner notification
November 4, 2020
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
150 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
LEAF

Defect summary

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020 Altima, Maxima and Leaf vehicles. The rear window glass may not remain properly secured to the vehicle.

Safety risk

Rear window glass that separates from the vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the back window glass, free of charge. The recall began November 4, 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC752.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 20V570000, filed by Nissan North America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 20V412000

Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera

Report received by NHTSA
July 17, 2020
Owner notification
August 31, 2020
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
6,157 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
LEAF

Defect summary

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

Safety 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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 20V412000, filed by Nissan North America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: September 23, 2024.