01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2023 Nissan Leaf recall campaigns
NHTSA 23V494000
- Component
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Report received
- July 17, 2023
- Potential units
- 66,159campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Nissan 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.
Why it matters: Unintentional acceleration can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers 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.
Owner notification: August 30, 2023 · Filing manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
NHTSA 23V362000
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Report received
- May 22, 2023
- Potential units
- 758campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2023 LEAF vehicles. The right-hand brake tubes may have been damaged during production and could corrode, possibly causing a hole in the brake line and a brake fluid leak.
Why it matters: A brake fluid leak can reduce braking performance and extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the right-hand brake tube, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 7, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC976.
Owner notification: July 7, 2023 · Filing manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
NHTSA 23V048000
- Component
- EQUIPMENT, VISIBILITY
- Report received
- February 2, 2023
- Potential units
- 64,732campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Nissan 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.".
Why it matters: Reduced defroster performance can limit visibility out of the windshield, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Nissan 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.
Owner notification: March 30, 2023 · Filing manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
02 / COMPONENT BREADTH