Table 1 shows one common air bag related problems of the 2020 Nissan Leaf.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Air Bag problems |
The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Leaf. The contact stated while driving approximately 50 mph in the rain, a tree branch fell and struck the passenger’s side of the vehicle causing the air bags to deploy. The contact stated that he lost control of the vehicle when the air bags deployed. Additionally, the vehicle lost steering and braking functionality. There was an unknown warning light illuminated during the failure. The vehicle then lost electrical and motive power and rolled to a complete stop. There was no injury sustained. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and was still awaiting the needed repairs. Neither a dealer nor the manufacturer had been contacted or notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 12,000.