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Our severity:SevereNHTSA·26V188000·Announced 2026-03-25

Nissan Recalls 2026 Leaf Vehicles Due to High Voltage Battery Fire Risk

Nissan is recalling 2026 Leaf vehicles because internal damage in the high voltage battery may cause a short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

NHTSA safety advisory

Park this vehicle outside

NHTSA advises parking it away from buildings and other vehicles until the repair is done — the risk exists even when the vehicle is switched off.

This is the agency’s own advisory, not our assessment. Contact the manufacturer or a dealer, and see the official NHTSA notice for the current guidance.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (high voltage battery) that increases the risk of a fire, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating.

Plain-English summary

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

A short circuit in a high voltage battery module increases the risk of a fire. Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures and should not charge the vehicles until the remedy is completed.

Dealers will replace the battery modules or the battery free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on April 24, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, which is anticipated in early August 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261. Nissan's number for this recall is R25F1.

The recalled product

Product
NISSAN LEAF
Brand
NISSAN
Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Electric Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
51

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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