Model year 2026 · Nissan

2026 Nissan Leaf recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2026 Nissan Leaf — 1 with a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The most recent was reported on July 1, 2026. 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 2026 Nissan Leaf, newest first
NHTSA number	Reported	Component
26V425000	July 1, 2026	Seat Belts › Rear/Other › Retractor
26V188000	March 25, 2026	Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction BatteryPark outside

Systems involved: Electrical System (1) · Seat Belts (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 26V425000Manufacturer no. R26A7

Seat Belts › Rear/Other › Retractor

Report received by NHTSA: July 1, 2026
Owner notification: Not yet in the record
Recall initiated by: NHTSA Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance
Units potentially affected: 3,788 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2026 Nissan Leaf: June 10, 2025 – June 8, 2026
Model names in the NHTSA record: LEAF

Defect summary

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2026 LEAF vehicles. The outer rear seat belt automatic locking retractors (ALR) may deactivate early, which can prevent a child restraint system (CRS) from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Safety risk

An improperly secured child restraint system may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the rear outboard seat belt assemblies, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed July 28, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated October 28, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261. Nissan's number for this recall is R26A7. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 7, 2026.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V425000, filed by Nissan North America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 26V188000Manufacturer no. R25F1

Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery

Park outside advisory

Report received by NHTSA: March 25, 2026
Owner notification: August 28, 2026
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 51 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2026 Nissan Leaf: July 17, 2025 – November 26, 2025
Model names in the NHTSA record: LEAF

Defect summary

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2026 LEAF vehicles. The high voltage battery may have internal damage that can cause a short circuit within the battery module.

Safety risk

A short circuit in a high voltage battery module increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures and should not charge their vehicles until the remedy is completed. Dealers will inspect and replace the battery modules, as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 2, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261. Nissan's number for this recall is R25F1. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 27, 2026.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V188000, 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: July 2, 2026.