Electrical System Problems of Nissan Leaf - part 1

There was no incident. . . But I am reporting the fact that Nissan has not provided a remedy and the recall has been in place over a year. I and other owners of affected Nissan Leafs are not able to use the car to its full capacity. I strongly recommend NHTSA encourage/force Nissan to deliver a remedy and, indeed, compensation for the fact that these cars could not be use for long-distance driving for over a year (and counting).

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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. Two local dealers were contacted on several occasions; however, the parts were not yet available for the recall repair. 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.

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The existing recall has now been outstanding for 15 months with no resolution proposed by the manufacturer and threats of disastrous consequences if the car is used as intended.

The contact owns a 2022 Nissan Leaf. The contact stated that while attempting to charge the vehicle, the charging system became inoperable. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the system failed to charge the battery properly. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 25v655000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was contacted and informed the contact not to use the level 3 quick charging and confirmed that the part was not yet available for the recall repair. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. 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 unavailable.

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The contact owns a 2022 Nissan Leaf. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 25v655000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the unrepaired recall was dangerous. The dealer was contacted, and the contact was advised not to use the level 3 quick charging because the vehicle might catch on fire. The manufacturer was not contacted. 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 not yet available. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not 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 am the original owner of a 2022 Nissan Leaf, purchased new. On the evening of Thursday, 11/20/2025 I became aware of an active recall affecting my vehicle related to a battery fire hazard when using DC fast charging stations. I only learned of this serious safety defect when attempting to trade in my vehicle, at which point the dealership declined to accept it due to the unresolved recall. This recall poses a significant safety risk that I was not informed about despite being registered with Nissan. I have regularly used DC fast charging stations without any knowledge that doing so could result in a fire and potential severe injury. The recall notice does not appear in my Nissan account dashboard, although two other recalls for my vehicle are properly displayed there. However, when I independently search my VIN on the NHTSA website, the recall is clearly linked to my vehicle. As a result of this defect and lack of proper notification, I now own a vehicle with reduced functionality, a documented fire risk, and diminished resale value. On the morning of Friday, 11/21/2025 I contacted Nissan's consumer affairs and requested that Nissan repurchase my vehicle given the severity of this safety defect and the impact on my ability to use or sell the vehicle. This morning (Monday 11/24/25) I was informed Nissan has refused to buy back my vehicle. The promptness of their reply is concerning and indicates they do not take this issue seriously. I am deeply concerned about the adequacy of Nissan's recall notification process when such a critical safety issue was never communicated to me through my registered account or other direct means. I request that NHTSA investigate why I was not properly notified of this recall despite being the registered owner, whether other affected owners may have similarly failed to receive adequate notice of this serious safety defect, and whether Nissan's refusal to repurchase my vehicle is appropriate given the circumstances.

When level 3 charging the cabin will fill with visible smoke every other time roughly. I have woken up from naps coughing and pressure in my head.

The contact owns a 2019 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 vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired, and the dealer 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 made aware of the issue, and the contact was informed that an interim solution would be provided. The contact had not experienced a failure.

The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Leaf. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 24v700000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The dealer was contacted; however, the contact was informed that parts were unavailable. The contact stated that the parts had not been available for more than a year and a half. In addition, the contact stated it was an inconvenience not to be able to use the fast charge because of the unrepaired recall. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure.

Nissan has had an open recall for over a year and sent me multiple recall letters for NHTSA recall number: 24v-700. This recall has had no remedy to date. It was opened in 2024. I have to commute to work daily and am not able to fast charge my 2019 Nissan Leaf anymore. This renders the car useless for my daily driving. I am only able to slow charge and not able to use the car for its intended purpose and original purpose. Please help as the resale of this vehicle has dropped from this recall. I am stuck with a car I cannot use for which it was advertised for. I'm looking into doing a buyback but wanted to start here for help.

The contact owns a 2019 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 parts for the recall repair were not yet available. The contact stated that because of the unrepaired recall, the contact was limited to traveling over one hundred miles. The manufacturer was made aware of the concerns; however, the contact was advised to contact the attorney general's office for assistance. The contact had not experienced a failure.

See attached document for complaint. I am writing to formally report a serious safety concern regarding my 2020 Nissan Leaf which appears to be affected by a known defect involving the lithium-ion battery and DC fast charging capability. Despite Nissan's acknowledgment of the issue and a recall campaign (r25a3), no effective remedy has been provided. Owners have been advised to avoid using level 3 fast chargers due to the risk of battery overheating and fire. This restriction significantly compromises the vehicle's utility and safety, especially for long-distance travel. I respectfully request that NHTSA investigate whether Nissan has met its obligations under federal safety regulations and whether further enforcement or expanded recall action is warranted. I am also seeking clarification on my rights as a consumer under current recall protocols.

“2022 Nissan Leaf with 63,000 miles. Vehicle loses propulsion, unable to accelerate above 40 mph, and goes into turtle mode. Dealer opened the high-voltage battery and found multiple swollen modules. Nissan refuses to replace swollen modules and will only replace one cell despite ev system failure. Vehicle is unsafe to drive. ”.

The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Leaf. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 24v700000 (electrical system); however, parts for the recall repair were not yet available. The dealer was made aware of the contact's concerns; however, the contact was informed that the parts were not available. The contact stated that the dealer should not have sold the vehicle with the unrepaired recall because the vehicle was unsafe. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was filed. The contact had not experienced a failure.

I can’t charge the car. I live in a city without a garage. I 100% need level 3 chademo charging to use this car. Please pressure the automaker to fix it or buy back the vehicle as I cannot use the car. This is unacceptable from Nissan. Lemon!.

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Greetings my vehicle has approximately 63k and the entire battery pack has already been replaced one time. Approximately 3-4 weeks ago I got a letter informing me that I can no longer fast charge and there is no remedy for this at this time. I work 1 hour away from my home, so I haven't been able to get to work in weeks. I asked for a buy back and they stated no. I asked Nissan's consumer affairs for a rental and they said no. I asked the dealership where I purchased the vehicle for a rental and they said no. It is important to note that providing a rental is part of the recall or this is my understanding. It is also important to note that I have an extended warranty for this vehicle which should also include a rental. I pay almost $600 a month for this hunk of junk, and I cannot understand how this is acceptable in any way. Please advise.

Nissan has a safety recall with no resolution. You cannot travel in this vehicle if you cannot use a fast charger. I have family emergency. I called Nissan consumer affairs. Case xxx. Customer service said maybe a loaner car can be an option. Marshay a consumer affairs representative said this is not an option. There is nothing they can do. There is no resolution at this time or eta. Nissan should take all of these cars back if they are this dangerous and they don't know how to fix. Nissan mechanics dont know what to say and just refer you to Nissan comsumer affairs who dont have an answer. Slow charging is 8 hours or more, you can't go anywhere. Charging is 30 to 45 minutes at each station even if is called fast charging.

The high-voltage battery on my 2022 Nissan Leaf is subject to recall 25v655. I learned about this in late October 2025. The recall notice states that the battery cells can develop excessive lithium deposits, which increases electrical resistance and can cause rapid battery heating during level 3 fast charging. Nissan instructs owners not to use level 3 charging at all until a “remedy” is available. The issue is that the remedy described by Nissan is not an actual repair of the battery defect. Nissan states it will install software that monitors for “state-of-charge fluctuation” and, if detected, will prevent the vehicle from restarting or recharging in order to avoid a thermal incident. This means the defect inside the battery cells is still present, and the car may disable itself if the defect begins to appear. The recall materials also state there is no warning before overheating occurs. This creates multiple safety concerns: • the underlying battery defect remains uncorrected. • the vehicle can become immobilized (unable to restart or recharge) if the software detects the condition. • loss of level 3 charging capability affects the ability to travel safely or plan charging when needed. • a battery fire risk exists during level 3 charging if the defect is not detected in time. Nissan’s documents state that the software is meant only to prevent the “progression” of a thermal incident, not to repair the defective battery. I am concerned that my vehicle contains a known hazardous defect that has not been physically repaired and that the software-only response is inadequate to ensure safety. I am filing this complaint so NHTSA is aware that the remedy being offered does not address the internal battery defect itself and may leave owners exposed to continued safety and reliability risks.

My 2022 Nissan Leaf is part of recall r25c8 involving a battery fire risk during DC fast charging. Nissan has advised not to use level 3 charging, which prevents normal operation of the vehicle. The dealership refuses to provide a rental or loaner while I wait for the remedy. I am currently unable to use the vehicle safely for transportation. This recall has made the vehicle unusable and Nissan is denying transportation assistance. I am requesting NHTSA intervention.

The latest recall, NHTSA recall 25v-655 for which there is no fix, has rendered my vehicle useless for any round-trip of more than approximately 130 miles from home. This is the same issue for which there was a recall for 2019/2020 Leafs and after a year there was no known fix from the manufacturer.

The high-voltage battery on my 2022 Nissan Leaf is subject to recall 25v655. The recall notice states that the battery cells can develop excessive lithium deposits, which increases electrical resistance and can cause rapid battery heating during level 3 fast charging. Nissan instructs owners not to use level 3 charging at all until a “remedy” is available. Evgo, one of the major lv3 chargers refuses service from customers with Leafs as well at this time, forcing me to rent a vehicle for long distance family trips this holiday season. The issue is that the remedy described by Nissan is not an actual repair of the battery defect. Nissan states it will install software that monitors for “state-of-charge fluctuation” and, if detected, will prevent the vehicle from restarting or recharging in order to avoid a thermal incident. This means the defect inside the battery cells is still present, and the car may disable itself if the defect begins to appear. The recall materials also state there is no warning before overheating occurs. This creates multiple safety concerns: • the underlying battery defect remains uncorrected. • the vehicle can become immobilized (unable to restart or recharge) if the software detects the condition. • loss of level 3 charging capability affects the ability to travel safely or plan charging when needed. • a battery fire risk exists during level 3 charging if the defect is not detected in time. Nissan’s documents state that the software is meant only to prevent the “progression” of a thermal incident, not to repair the defective battery. I am concerned that my vehicle contains a known hazardous defect that has not been physically repaired and that the software-only response is inadequate to ensure safety. I am filing this complaint so NHTSA is aware that the remedy being offered does not address the internal battery defect itself and may leave owners exposed to continued safety and reliability risks.

For my Nissan Leaf 2019, I used DC fast charger to charge up while returning home from another town, with battery below 8%. It charged and got home and plugged in my level2 charger overnight. In morning it displayed a “service ev system” error and became undriveable. It would not go into drive or reverse. It will go into neutral or parking only. When I got it towed to dealership, they cleared the code and gave back the car as drivable. But when I plugged in level2 charger overnight, next morning same issue occured. Now dealership did full diagnostics and tells me the car needs pdm (power distribution module) replaced. Nissan previously issued service campaign p9351 for this exact issue, but my VIN is not included. I believe my vehicle has the same defective pdm and poses a safety risk due to sudden loss of drive power. Nissan has declined coverage. I am requesting NHTSA investigate whether the recall should be expanded to include additional affected vehicles. Also there is open recall r24b2 regarding lithium battery getting too hot durinig fast DC charging for which they don't have the remedy yet. I recall that only 3-4 weeks before above incident, I had my previous fast DC charging session, after which I got a message on dashboard saying something like "battery is very hot". I waited for 10 minutes before driving. Each time I would drive from standstill position, it will accelerate very slowly, but eventually drive ok after speeding up. I came home and let it cool overnight, and did not notice same symptom again until above pdm related issue happened after next fast DC charging session.

Trying to fast charge the car, I noticed some buzzing and a weird smell. I have unplugged the charger right away. But definitely this is a huge safety risk.

The contact owns a 2019 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 vehicle unexpectedly shut off while driving. The contact stated that upon restarting the vehicle, the message "service ev system" was displayed, and the vehicle shut off. The vehicle was towed to the dealer several times. The dealer cleared the codes and informed the contact that the failure could not be duplicated; however, the failure persisted. The dealer advised the contact that a diagnostic test was needed. The vehicle was not repaired. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle failed to charge completely and had become inoperable. 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, and a case was filed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 98,350.

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.

The high-voltage battery on my 2022 Nissan Leaf is subject to recall 25v655. The recall notice states that the battery cells can develop excessive lithium deposits, which increases electrical resistance and can cause rapid battery heating during level 3 fast charging. Nissan instructs owners not to use level 3 charging at all until a “remedy” is available. The issue is that the remedy described by Nissan is not an actual repair of the battery defect. Nissan states it will install software that monitors for “state-of-charge fluctuation” and, if detected, will prevent the vehicle from restarting or recharging in order to avoid a thermal incident. This means the defect inside the battery cells is still present, and the car may disable itself if the defect begins to appear. The recall materials also state there is no warning before overheating occurs. This creates multiple safety concerns: • the underlying battery defect remains uncorrected. • the vehicle can become immobilized (unable to restart or recharge) if the software detects the condition. • loss of level 3 charging capability affects the ability to travel safely or plan charging when needed. • a battery fire risk exists during level 3 charging if the defect is not detected in time. Nissan’s documents state that the software is meant only to prevent the “progression” of a thermal incident, not to repair the defective battery. I am concerned that my vehicle contains a known hazardous defect that has not been physically repaired and that the software-only response is inadequate to ensure safety. I am filing this complaint so NHTSA is aware that the remedy being offered does not address the internal battery defect itself and may leave owners exposed to continued safety and reliability risks.

For all practical purposes, vehicle is restricted to local driving only with no fix in sight.

I own a 2022 Nissan Leaf (VIN [xxx] ) affected by recall 25v-655. This recall prohibits use of level 3 DC fast-charging due to a potential battery-fire risk, leaving the car unsuitable for long-distance use. My dealer’s service manager told me Nissan may have a fix “in spring 2026 or not. ” that means no remedy is available for at least 6–12 months. I purchased this car only days before Nissan filed the recall (signed 9/30/25, posted 10/1/25). My salesperson specifically told me that the 2019–2020 Leafs had a battery recall with no fix, but the 2022 was unaffected. The timing suggests Nissan may have known the 2022 recall was imminent but had not disclosed it to dealers or buyers. I am requesting NHTSA ensure Nissan provides a timely, safe remedy or compensates affected owners for loss of functionality and value. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

Vehicle battery drains significantly after being charged, passenger wiper will not work impairing visibility, back up camera blurs and fails, bright lights would not turn on, I was in a huge rain storm unable to see. Inability to use level 3 charger is disallowing me to be able to use vehicle due to amount of time to charge and battery drain has caused me to be broken down requiring a tow twice due to inaccurate mileage readings, leaving me stranded at night without access to phone service, placing me in an unsafe area/situation.

No fix for Nissan Leaf level 3 charger issue: while an affected vehicle is level 3 quick charging, the increased electrical resistance could result in rapid heating of the battery. If quick charging continues, a battery fire may occur increasing the risk of injury. Customers are instructed not to use level 3 quick charging via the chademo connector until the remedy is completed.

The contact owns a 2021 Nissan Leaf. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 25v655000 (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 informed of the failure. The contact had not experienced a failure; however, due to the recall, the vehicle was unable to be fully charged using the fast charger.

The vehicle is affected by manufacturer recall r25c8 (NHTSA 25v-655), which identifies a risk of battery overheating and potential fire during fast charging. The recall instructs owners not to use level 3 (DC fast) charging because the vehicle’s battery system may enter a failsafe mode or experience thermal issues under high-load charging. This significantly restricts normal operation of the vehicle, especially for longer-distance travel, and raises concerns about battery safety during charging. The issue is ongoing, and no permanent remedy is currently available. The restriction on fast charging reduces the vehicle’s intended functionality and creates uncertainty about the safety of the high-voltage battery system. No collision or fire has occurred, but the condition remains unresolved. The vehicle remains available for inspection upon request.

The contact owns a 2022 Nissan Leaf. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 25v655000 (electrical system); however, the contact was informed by the dealer 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 informed. The contact had not experienced a failure.