Nissan Recalls 2019-2020 LEAF Vehicles Due to Battery Overheating Risk
Nissan is recalling 2019-2020 LEAF vehicles with Level 3 charging ports because the battery may overheat, increasing fire risk. Dealers will update software free of charge.
What this means for you
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (electrical system) that increases the risk of fire, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for significant injury/property-damage reports or structural defects.
Plain-English summary
Nissan North America, Inc. is recalling certain 2019-2020 LEAF vehicles equipped with a Level 3 quick charging port. The recall involves 25,704 vehicles. The defect involves the lithium-ion battery, which may overheat during Level 3 charging.
A quick charging battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire. No specific injuries or deaths are reported in the source text.
Dealers will update the battery software free of charge. Owner letters were mailed on June 3, 2026. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Nissan 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 — Electric Vehicle
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 25,704
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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