NHTSA safety recalls
2020 Nissan Leaf Recalls
NHTSA lists 6 safety recall campaigns for the 2020 Nissan Leaf — 2 of them relate to back over prevention. Recalls are published by year, make and model rather than per-VIN, so check your exact vehicle at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The repair is free at any franchised dealer, whatever the age of the car or who owns it now.
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These campaigns cover the 2020 Nissan Leaf as a model line. Decode your VIN to see the build details for your specific car, then confirm the recalls against it at NHTSA.
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24V700000Electrical System · Propulsion System · Traction Battery
A quick charging battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
The riskA quick charging battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
The fix — freeDealers will update the battery software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed June 3, 2026. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Nissan Customer Service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's numbers for this recall are R24B2, P4A38, and P5A22.
What was foundNissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2019-2020 LEAF vehicles equipped with a Level 3 quick charging port. The lithium-ion battery may overheat during Level 3 charging.
24V700000 at NHTSA24V071000Back Over Prevention · Sensing System · Camera
A rearview camera that does not properly display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
The riskA rearview camera that does not properly display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix — freeDealers will inspect the rearview camera and harness for damage and replace them as necessary. If no damage is found, the dealer will apply protective tape and reroute the rearview camera harness. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 9, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R23D7.
What was foundNissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2022 LEAF vehicles. Damage to the camera harness can cause distortion or loss of the rearview camera display image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
24V071000 at NHTSA23V494000Vehicle Speed Control
Unintentional acceleration can increase the risk of a crash.
The riskUnintentional acceleration can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix — freeDealers will reprogram the vehicle control module (VCM), free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 30, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R23A6.
What was foundNissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2023 LEAF vehicles. The vehicle may accelerate unintentionally if the driving mode is changed ("D" to "B"; e-Pedal "On"; or "ECO" mode) after disengaging the cruise control.
23V494000 at NHTSA23V048000Equipment · Other · Owners/service/other Manual
Reduced defroster performance can limit visibility out of the windshield, increasing the risk of a crash.
The riskReduced defroster performance can limit visibility out of the windshield, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix — freeNissan will mail an addendum with updated instructions on how to operate the defroster, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 1, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R22C5.
What was foundNissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2023 LEAF vehicles. The Owner's Manual instructions for defroster operation are incorrect, and may result in reduced defroster performance under specific conditions. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 103, "Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems."
23V048000 at NHTSA20V570000Visibility · Glass, Side/rear
Rear window glass that separates from the vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
The riskRear window glass that separates from the vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix — freeNissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the back window glass, free of charge. The recall began November 4, 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC752.
What was foundNissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020 Altima, Maxima and Leaf vehicles. The rear window glass may not remain properly secured to the vehicle.
20V570000 at NHTSA20V412000Back Over Prevention · Sensing System · Camera
The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
The riskThe lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
The fix — freeNissan will notify owners, and dealers will update the back-up camera software, free of charge. This recall began August 31, 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
What was foundNissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020 LEAF electric vehicles. Under certain circumstances, the images for the back-up camera can disappear while in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
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Campaign data is published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and is refreshed daily. Check your exact VIN at nhtsa.gov — their lookup can confirm applicability and repair status for a specific vehicle; this page lists model-level campaigns.
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