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HighNHTSA·26V425000·Announced 2026-07-01

Nissan Recalls 2026 Leaf Vehicles Due to Rear Seat Belt Retractions

Nissan is recalling 2026 Leaf vehicles because rear seat belt retractors may deactivate early, preventing child restraints from securing properly.

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: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect where a safety component (seat belt) may fail to secure a child restraint, increasing injury risk during a crash, but no injuries or deaths are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

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

An improperly secured child restraint system may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash. The recall involves 3,788 vehicles.

Dealers will replace the rear outboard seat belt assemblies free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on July 28, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, which is anticipated in December 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261. Nissan's number for this recall is R26A7.

The recalled product

Product
NISSAN LEAF
Brand
NISSAN
Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Seat Belt
Hazard
Affected units
3,788

Is your product affected?

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Model numbers (1)

  • LEAF

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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