Model year 2022 · Nissan

2022 Nissan Leaf recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2022 Nissan Leaf. The most recent was reported on September 30, 2025. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: LEAF.

NHTSA data through October 6, 2026 · How these pages are built

Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2022 Nissan Leaf, newest first
NHTSA number	Reported	Component
25V655000	September 30, 2025	Electrical System › Propulsion System › Charging › Module › Software
24V071000	February 2, 2024	Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera
23V494000	July 17, 2023	Vehicle Speed Control
23V048000	February 2, 2023	Equipment › Other › Owners/Service/Other Manual

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

Recall records

NHTSA 25V655000Manufacturer no. R25C8

Electrical System › Propulsion System › Charging › Module › Software

Report received by NHTSA: September 30, 2025
Owner notification: June 10, 2026
Recall initiated by: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected: 19,077 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2022 Nissan Leaf: June 15, 2021 – May 23, 2023
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 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.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V655000, 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

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: October 1, 2025.