Safety Score
91
Safe
Recalls
0
Complaints
47
NCAP Stars
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Recalls (0)
No recalls found for the 2021 Nissan Leaf.
Owner Complaints (showing up to 50)
| Date | Component | Crash | Injuries | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-06 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | I own a 2021 Nissan Leaf subject to open recall R25C8 (NHTSA Campaign 25V655) for fire risk during Level 3 DC fast char… |
| 2026-03-30 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | This vehicle is subject to NHTSA Recall 25V-655 involving the high-voltage traction battery. The recall restricts the v… |
| 2026-02-10 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | I want to be clear about why I opened this case. Per Nissan’s own recall documents, the software update does not repair… |
| 2026-01-18 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | The 62kWh High-Voltage Lithium-Ion Battery Pack. The vehicle is currently in my possession in Santa Fe, NM, and is avai… |
| 2025-12-09 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | See attached document for complaint. I purchased a certified pre-owned Nissan Leaf SV Plus on [XXX] specifically for t… |
| 2025-11-28 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | *High Voltage Battery defect/failure - this is what was believed to be the issue when it was towed to the dealership. W… |
| 2025-11-04 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | I can’t charge the car. I live in a city without a garage. I 100% need level 3 ChadEMO charging to use this car. Please… |
| 2025-10-30 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | The battery has had a recall since October 2025 with no repair update at all. The battery degeneration has cause seriou… |
| 2025-10-27 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Car is under a recall-no level 3 charging due to risk of fire since October of 2025 with no remedy in place. The car i… |
| 2025-10-24 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | As described in recall 25V-655, lithium deposited have accumulated in the HV battery of my 2021 Nissan Leaf. I haven't … |
| 2025-10-24 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | Nissan has yet to effectively respond to NHTSA recall 25V-655 concerning a fire hazard when fast charging particular Le… |
| 2025-10-15 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | No | 0 | After the dealership has checked the rear view camera after manufacturer recall R23D7, the camera image is sometimes no… |
| 2025-10-03 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | Vehicle battery drains significantly after being charged, passenger wiper will not work impairing visibility, back up c… |
| 2025-10-01 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | I currently have a recall on my Nissan 2021 Leaf SV Plus. There is an issue with the level 3 charging which can result … |
| 2025-09-30 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | The high-voltage battery on my 2021 Nissan LEAF is subject to Recall 25V-655/R25C8. The recall notice states that the b… |
| 2025-09-30 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2021 Nissan Leaf. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V655000 (Electrical … |
| 2025-09-30 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | I am submitting this letter as a formal safety complaint concerning NHTSA Recall No. 25V655000, which affects my 2021 N… |
| 2025-09-25 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | The high-voltage battery on my 2022 Nissan Leaf is subject to Recall 25V655. The recall notice states that the battery … |
| 2025-09-21 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | Took car to dealership to charge. Got home and an hour later the battery ignited into a fire. Car was engulfed with smo… |
| 2025-08-30 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2021 Nissan Leaf. The vehicle was taken to a charging station, and while driving at 5 MPH, entering … |
| 2025-08-10 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2021 Nissan Leaf. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle shut of… |
| 2025-08-02 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | My 2021 Nissan Leaf battery does not hold charge for more than 80 miles. Its has a chademo charger and my daughter coul… |
| 2025-05-15 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2021 Nissan Leaf. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V655000 (Electrical … |
| 2025-03-03 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | From time to time the BCM (body control module) is stuck in a mode which disables the electric door locking and unlocki… |
| 2025-03-01 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2021 Nissan Leaf. The contact stated that while charging the Lithium battery, the message that the b… |
| 2025-01-21 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | No | 0 | Brakes problem: During rain season the moisture can get into the brake system. When backing up, the brakes feel partial… |
| 2025-01-03 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | Around New Years this year, I was driving downhill, my car went from about 60/70% UNKNOWN to about 12%. This was for ab… |
| 2024-12-15 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | No | 0 | The rear view camera picture on the display is grey and does not display any video signal at temperatures below about 3… |
| 2024-11-09 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | No | 0 | The dealership without our knowledge or approval did an update on our car last November that makes the heater and more … |
| 2024-06-16 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | The rear backup camera suddenly started showing a black screen on my 2021 Nissan Leaf. The camera that shows the vehicl… |
| 2024-05-13 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | No | 0 | Component: High Beam Assist Safety issue: The High Beam Assist system that is enabled by default with the neutral "Auto… |
| 2024-04-25 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2021 Nissan Leaf. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V071000 (Back Over P… |
| 2024-03-09 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | This is a report of what I think is a safety issue with the Leaf vehicle but has not caused an accident or incident for… |
| 2023-12-19 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | When backing up after opening or closing the trunk the backup camera flashes blue and green with lines on the screen. I… |
| 2023-11-03 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | The error occurred on [XXX]. The car got me to my destination. Error occurred past the 1/2 way point. The next day was … |
| 2023-09-01 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | The back up camera failed. It shows a blank grey screen. The other side and front cameras work but not the most importa… |
| 2023-08-17 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | Back up camera failure, image is either: distorted; pink; blank; or scrolling. This is the 2nd occurrence after failing… |
| 2023-04-03 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | No | 0 | The resolution for recall 22V-048 provided by Nissan is unacceptable. In order how to properly run the defroster for c… |
| 2023-01-05 | WHEELS | No | 0 | My car got stuck in a snowbank and became unresponsive. I attempted to gently rock it back and forth by putting it into… |
| 2022-11-04 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | Intermittent failure of the rear view camera system. Triggered and corrected by opening and then closing firmly rear ha… |
| 2022-10-21 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | Vehicle showed a message "Service EV system - Unable to restart after power off". Took to my local Nissan dealer on Oct… |
| 2022-06-01 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | When placing the vehicle in reverse, the display screen shows either a distorted view or no view at all, or a solid pin… |
| 2022-03-23 | AIR BAGS | Yes | 1 | This vehicle failed to have airbags deployed in this accident on 3.23.2022, as photographs that are larger than 10MB wi… |
| 2022-02-05 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | No | 0 | Our FEB system lights came on and then went off 3 times on our way home tonight. Will call Nissan on Monday to have it … |
| 2022-02-01 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | Intermittent problem with the backup camera. The Nissan dealership not able to see it because it started working again.… |
| 2021-09-03 | AIR BAGS | Yes | 0 | 9.3.2021 Freeway comes to a complete stop. Front end collision into vehicle in front at an angle to avoid full collisio… |
| 2021-06-20 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | On June 20, 2021, the electric car front hood section area to charge the vehicle flew open while driving the vehicle on… |