NHTSA Safety Recalls
Nissan Leaf Recalls by Year
Every model year from 2013 to 2021, ranked by how many recalls it carries.
Across 8 model years (2013–2021) the Nissan Leaf has 38 NHTSA recalls. The worst year is 2020 with 6; the cleanest is 2021 with 4.
- Model years
- 8
- Total recalls
- 38
- Worst year
- 2020
- Cleanest year
- 2021
2013–2021
6 recalls
4 recalls
Recalls by model year
| Year | Recalls | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Nissan Leaf | 4 | |
| 2020 Nissan Leaf | 6 | |
| 2019 Nissan Leaf | 5 | |
| 2018 Nissan Leaf | 4 | |
| 2016 Nissan Leaf | 4 | |
| 2015 Nissan Leaf | 4 | |
| 2014 Nissan Leaf | 6 | |
| 2013 Nissan Leaf | 5 |
What gets recalled most on the Nissan Leaf
- EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL8
- BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA7
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL4
- AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION4
- AIR BAGS3
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY3
- SERVICE BRAKES3
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE2
- HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM: INVERTER1
- VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR1
Reading these numbers
A high recall count is not the same as an unreliable car. Recalls are safety defects the manufacturer reports and repairs free; a maker that files many of them is often being more diligent, not less. Older model years also accumulate recalls simply by existing longer.
What matters for a specific car is whether its own VIN is covered by an open campaign. Check it on NHTSA's lookup or call 1-888-327-4236.