The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·23V362000·Announced 2023-05-22

Nissan Recalls 2023 Leaf Vehicles Due to Brake Line Corrosion Risk

Nissan is recalling 2023 Leaf vehicles because the right-hand brake tube may corrode and leak fluid, potentially reducing braking performance.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (brake line corrosion) that increases the risk of a crash, but the source text does not report any deaths or serious injuries, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Nissan North America, Inc. is recalling certain 2023 Nissan LEAF vehicles. The recall addresses a potential defect where the right-hand brake tubes may have been damaged during production. This damage could lead to corrosion, possibly causing a hole in the brake line and a subsequent brake fluid leak.

A brake fluid leak can reduce braking performance and extend the distance required to stop, which increases the risk of a crash. The recall covers 758 affected vehicles.

Dealers will inspect and replace the right-hand brake tube, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on July 7, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
NISSAN LEAF
Brand
NISSAN
Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Brake System
Hazard
Affected units
758

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • LEAF

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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