91 problems related to electrical system have been reported for the 2020 Nissan Leaf. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2020 Nissan Leaf based on all problems reported for the 2020 Leaf.
The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Leaf. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 24v700000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Leaf. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 24v700000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The recall preventing me from fast charging and using my car as intended was supposed to be fixed by now! I would like a buyback by Nissan since they can't reach a resolution.
The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Leaf. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 24v700000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure but had avoided long distance driving due to a possible failure related to the recall. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Unknown - since being notified of recall r24b2 for the 2020 Nissan Leaf, I’ve been unable to safely use many chargers due to the risk of battery overheating and potential fire. The fix was first promised for Nov 2024, then delayed to Mar 2025, and now it's April 2025 with no resolution. This ongoing delay has disrupted the ability to use the vehicle as intended. Leaving it on slow chargers for long periods requires the use of alternate transportation frequently. My local dealership has no updates, and Nissan has not offered interim solutions. I’m reporting this as a safety concern due to the risk of overheating and the prolonged lack of remedy.
The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Leaf. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 24v700000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
My Nissan Leaf high voltage battery has experienced excessive heating due to normal use of the level 3 chargers. Recently the battery tripped a fault sensor due to the expansion of battery cells due to excessive heating, and the vehicle is no longer drivable. They recommend replacing the battery, but refuse to help with the repairs because the vehicle is 3000 miles over the battery warranty. With the latest recall I believe this is unacceptable, and Nissan isn't even sure they can get a replacement battery. Please help.
Hello. I have a 20/20 Nissan Leaf sv plus. This morning I had a total brake failure for lack of a better term. The e-pedal system, which I always use, suddenly failed while I was driving, showing a warning on screen that said e-pedal system malfunction. . . Please use pedal to break. When I went to use the pedal to break nothing happened except for this horrible sound and feel in the pedal. It barely just finally grabbed a little bit enough to stop before I hit the car ahead of me. But it was nothing short of a total brake failure, both e-pedal and manual pedal. Extremely distressing. What I want to know is how on earth when the e-pedal fails, the normal manual brake pedal doesn't work either. One thing to note, I let it sit almost all day while I was at work, went out and tried it, and it suddenly was working. I drove around the parking lot, turned it off. . . Back on . . And then the e-pedal warning came up again. I then went and purchased a 12 volt battery, as I read in some forums that it's possibly due to that. That also did nothing. Got the same e-pedal malfunction. The main reason I'm letting your agency know, is because I would consider this a total break failure, and completely unacceptable. By sheer luck I was only going about 5 mph when it first happened, and I could still barely break in time. Any help on the federal level. . . Would be great. Thank you so much for your time.
Nissan has delayed the fire-safety fix for the 2020 Leaf's (chatdemo) direct current charging defect. The recall was listed in September 2024 and it was supposed to be available in 2024. However, the fix is delayed until March 2025. As a result of this delay, I am unable to use the vehicle as intended, since direct current fast charging is prohibited. This is causing me great inconvenience. Can NHTSA demand Nissan ready this important safety fix in a timely fashion? waiting six months for a recall that will likely only involve software modification is unacceptable! please take action!.
The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Leaf. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 24v700000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. An unknown dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Leaf. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 24v700000 (electrical system) and 24v071000 (back over prevention) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that the remedy parts were not available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Recall # r24b2 has a projected correction date of March 2025 -just updated from November 2024!! this is totally unacceptable and the NHTSA needs to push for a quicker resolution.
Can’t use fast-charging! I am filing this complaint regarding Nissan’s failure to resolve the DC fast charging issue affecting my 2020 Nissan Leaf. In October 2024, Nissan issued a recall for nearly 24,000 Leaf vehicles due to a fire risk linked to level 3 fast charging. Nissan advised owners to stop using fast charging and promised a software update by November 2024 to fix the issue. It is now March 2025, and Nissan has yet to deliver the promised fix. As a result, I cannot safely use a key feature of my vehicle, which significantly impacts its functionality and usability for long trips. This continued delay has caused major inconvenience and has left owners without a solution for months beyond Nissan’s stated timeline. I am requesting that the NHTSA investigate Nissan’s failure to resolve this issue and hold the company accountable for not providing a timely fix. Nissan should either deliver the promised update or offer alternative solutions for affected owners. Please confirm receipt of this complaint and advise on any further steps I can take.
The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Leaf. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 24v700000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
I have previously had an issue with low resistance of the high voltage battery. This resulted in the car giving a warning code that prevents the restart of the vehicle once it's turned off. This is itself potentially leaves a driver in an unsafe location if they are in an isolated place since you are also unable to charge. I took it to the dealer multiple times and it took them almost a month to determine the vehicle did have an issue, that it needed 8 modules out of around 24 total replaced. These modules were replaced and the vehicle was returned to me. In spite of this the vehicle when under 50% capacity still exhibits erratic range and capacity readouts when under heavy load. The vehicle has been returned to the dealer and is under investigation again because it is unsafe to drive in this condition. There is currently an outstanding recall for high internal resistance when DC charging. This is the same resistance the battery has at all times so to assume it will only be a charging issue and not discharging is disingenuous. Any time a high load, either going into or out of, the battery a high internal resistance will lead to a cascading failure. The only repair is either replacement or the battery or derating the battery. The latter would vastly decrease the capabilities of the vehicle.
The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Leaf. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 24v700000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, an unknown warning light illuminated. The local dealer was contacted; however, parts were not yet available. The vehicle was taken to a second local dealer and was left until parts for the recall would become available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Leaf. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 24v700000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Leaf sv plus. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 24v700000 (electrical system) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Leaf. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 24v700000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Vehicle: 2020 Nissan Leaf issue: level 3 DC fast charging (chademo) disabled due to known defect odometer: ~68,000 miles description: my 2020 Nissan Leaf is affected by a known defect that disables level 3 DC fast charging (chademo). Nissan initially acknowledged the issue and planned a fix for November 2024, but that fix has now been delayed until q3 2025. This delay means I will be without fast charging capability for nearly a full year, despite this being a key advertised feature of the vehicle. Fast charging is essential for longer trips, rural travel, and emergency use — its absence significantly reduces the car’s practicality and range flexibility. Nissan has not offered any interim solution or compensation. The prolonged delay creates a risk of ev drivers being stranded or unable to reliably plan travel, especially in areas with limited level 2 infrastructure. Requested action: I request that NHTSA monitor or investigate this issue, including the timeline and handling of the recall or repair. Dc fast charging is a critical safety and usability feature for evs, and prolonged manufacturer delays in addressing defects like this should not be acceptable. Sincerely, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).
We have an open recall for the DC fast charging for the last year. I use my car for work and often need to fast charge and haven’t been able to and so have to use another vehicle. This has caused a lot of stress and problems for work over the last year and Nissan have failed to address. I am also then concerned about resale value for the vehicle.
The vehicle is subject to an open safety recall related to the high-voltage battery. According to the recall notice, owners are instructed not to use level 3 DC fast charging due to the risk of rapid battery heating and potential fire. At this time, there is no remedy available, and no estimated timeline has been provided. Because of this, the dealer is unable to perform any repair. The charging restriction significantly limits normal vehicle use, especially for longer trips that rely on DC fast charging. This condition creates an ongoing safety concern, as the vehicle contains a known battery-related defect with no available corrective action. The issue has been acknowledged by the manufacturer through an official safety recall, but the lack of a remedy leaves the risk unresolved.
This vehicle has had a recall for 9 months, and I was told by one Nissan north America consumer affairs rep via text on 7/2/2025 that a remedy has been identified and that it would be deployed in third quarter of 2025. I initiated a formal complaint with Nissan on 7/2/2025 and today the consumer affair rep called me and told me there is not remedy. Nissan will not buy-back or replace these vehicle and that we should go to the dealership when a remedy becomes available. I tried the nys lemon law but it does not cover recalls and the vehicle is now too old. This is ridiculous that for 9 months we have been unable to use the vehicle as intended and have has to rent vehicle because we are unable to drive this vehicle as intended.
Vehicle information: year: 2020 make: Nissan model: Leaf VIN: [xxx] component: battery/power train description of safety issue: since September 19, 2024, my 2020 Nissan Leaf has been under NHTSA recall 24v-700 (Nissan r24b2) due to excessive lithium deposits in battery cells, increasing electrical resistance and risking rapid battery heating during level 3 quick charging via chademo. This could cause a battery fire. Per recall instructions, I’ve avoided level 3 charging, but Nissan promised a remedy by March 2025, which hasn’t been provided as of June 23, 2025. This nine-month delay prevents long-distance travel due to reliance on slower charging, severely limiting my vehicle’s functionality and raising safety concerns. Incident details: no incident, as I’ve avoided level 3 charging. Issue affects chademo quick charging under all conditions. No aftermarket equipment involved. Supporting documentation: recall notice (24v-700) or dealership correspondence available upon request. Requested action: please investigate Nissan’s delay in resolving this recall, as it compromises vehicle safety and usability. Urge Nissan to provide a prompt remedy. Authorization: I authorize sharing my contact info with Nissan to expedite resolution. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).
I am unable to use my 2020 Nissan Leaf because of the recall (r24b2) on the battery preventing fast charging. My child has the vehicle and now lives in an apartment and there is no place to plug in my car overnight. So the only option for my child is to fast charge it. I'm frustrated that this recall is almost 1 and a half years old and there is still no remedy.
I was issued a recall notice (24v-700 r24b2) over 18 months ago that the chademo charger could cause a fire. There was no immediate fix. As of today, I got another notice saying that no fix is available yet; they are working on it. This is ridiculous and it has limited the use of my car and has affected the resale value.
The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Leaf. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 24v700000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure.
The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Leaf. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 24v700000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Leaf. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 24v700000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Nissan has failed to provide a repair in a reasonable timeframe for recall 24v-700. It was issues in September 2024, with a remedy expected by Nov 2024 per Nissan. As of March 2026, no remedy is available. The recall instructs to not use level 3 charging indefinitely, which substantially impairs the vehicles functionality. Nissan is attempting to buyback the vehicle under kansas lemon law rather than fix the defect, and the offer is inadequate per kansas lemon law.
Nissan has failed to remedy this major defect in the functionality of this vehicle, for which I purchased it, and as of today, the local dealer, empire Nissan of lakewood, CO has not projected date for remedy. This is in direct relation to recall 24v-700/r24b2.
I am submitting this complaint due to Nissan's lack of action on a critical safety recall that has remained open without a remedy for over a year (NHTSA recall number 24v-700 / Nissan recall number r24b2). The recall involves a manufacturing defect in the high-voltage battery that can cause overheating and fire during DC fast charging. This is a severe safety risk, not only to owners but also to nearby vehicles and property at charging stations. Nissan’s only response has been to tell owners not to use DC fast charging, which was inadequate as a temporary measure and unacceptable as a long-term solution. Without access to DC fast charging, vehicle usability is severely compromised. Daily commuting is difficult, and long-distance travel is nearly impossible. Level 1 and 2 charging do not provide practical alternatives, and many owners rely on DC fast charging as their only feasible option. This feature is a basic expectation of modern ev ownership, and had I known I would lose it indefinitely, I would never have purchased this vehicle. After a full year, Nissan has provided no remedy, no timeline, and no meaningful communication. Even if a fix were announced today, implementation would take additional weeks or months. This is not a timely response to a major safety and usability issue. As an affected owner, I expect one of the following: (1) Nissan issues and implements a permanent fix within 30 days, (2) provides a free loaner vehicle until a remedy is available, or (3) repurchases the defective vehicles from me and other affected owners. Continuing with no action is unacceptable. As a repeat Nissan customer, this experience has been deeply disappointing and has caused me to lose confidence in the brand.
Nissan 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. Owners are advised not to use level 3 quick charging until the remedy is completed. This recall was issued September 2024 and our family had just moved to an apartment building with no access to plug in vehicle to a regular outlet for level 1 charging as per the guidance. This has caused a significant financial burden to our family of 5 -- we purchased this vehicle as a secondary form of transportation but we have been limited to its usage for nearly a year. Nissan continues to push the remedy timeline -- first it was March then "spring" and now "summer" -- we have submitted multiple inquiries and complaints through Nissan customer service and they have not made any effort in mediating a positive outcome for us -- meanwhile, we are paying monthly for the car loan, car insurance, and a parking space up to $600 -- currently at $6,600 cost to us with no real access to drive our vehicle as much as we can due to this charging limitation. This among many other recalls on this vehicle has not been addressed as required -- we have even asked Nissan to just buy this vehicle back to cover the loan balance but they refused and demanded that we just want for a repair in the future.
Recall first announced September 19th, 2024; Nissan has been preparing a 'software' fix for a hardware problem for the last year and almost a half, with no end in sight. I am requesting NHTSA to step in and require immediate action from the manufacturer so that owners can use the full features of their purchased vehicle. Nhtsa 24v-700 Nissan r24b2.
The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Leaf. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 24v700000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.