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HighNHTSA·23V494000·Announced 2024-05-07

2018-2023 Nissan Leaf vehicles recalled for unintentional acceleration risk

Nissan is recalling certain 2018-2023 Leaf vehicles that may accelerate unintentionally when the driving mode is changed after disengaging cruise control. The defect increases the risk of crashes.

What this means for you

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: This is a vehicle speed control defect causing unintentional acceleration that increases crash risk. The source does not report any illnesses, injuries, or actual incidents, so per the rubric, the severity is capped at High (3).

Plain-English summary

Nissan North America, Inc. is recalling certain 2018 through 2023 Nissan Leaf vehicles due to a vehicle speed control defect. The vehicle may accelerate unintentionally if the driving mode is changed—from 'D' to 'B,' with e-Pedal turned on, or into ECO mode—after disengaging the cruise control.

Unintentional acceleration increases the risk of a crash. Approximately 66,159 vehicles are affected by this issue.

Owners should contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 to schedule service. Dealers will reprogram the vehicle control module free of charge. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov for more information.

The recalled product

Product
2020 NISSAN LEAF
Brand
NISSAN
Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Speed Control System
Hazard
  • unintentional-acceleration
  • crash-risk
Affected units
66,159

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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