Electrical System Problems of Nissan Leaf - part 1

Nissan issued a recall notice well over a year ago about batteries catching fire when using the DC fast charging port. They still have not offered a fix. I can't travel long distances with the car since slower level 2 charging is impractical (8 hrs to full recharge). If I sell the vehicle with this limitation, I will have do to so at a substantial loss, so I cannot replace the car. I want a fix, compensation. Or a buy-back. I called the local dealership today and they can't even offer a timeline for a fix.

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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. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer confirmed that the remedy parts were not yet available and referred the contact to the manufacturer for further assistance. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure.

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Manufacturer recall numberr24b2 NHTSA recall number24v-700 recall statusrecall incomplete, remedy not yet available summary affected vehicles may experience excessive lithium deposits within battery cells, increasing the electrical resistance and potentially causing a fluctuation in the state of charge. While an affected vehicle is level 3 quick charging, the increased electrical resistance could result in rapid heating of the battery. Safety risk 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.

This is the third time my brakes have failed while driving, which seems to have something to do with the 12-volt battery. At least at first, I disconnected my 12-volt battery and reconnected it; this fixed the issue, at least for a while. The other day, I was driving down a road near my house and the brakes failed right before I came around a bend. I had to quickly press the e-brake to slow down, or I would have run right off the road. This is definitely a dangerous issue. Please issue a recall for this because I've noticed many other people complaining about the same issue—the same sound, feeling, and symptoms. It appears the brakes are malfunctioning due to a communication error, or a low voltage issue to the brake computer systems?.

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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 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 battery does not charge. Warning lights activated to check ev system. This first occurred about two months ago. Dash lights spontaneously resolved, but mil light has remained on in Nissan app since that time. Dealership service initially said to return with vehicle when dash light and message reappeared. Potential garage/house or parking lot fire as there exist reports of 2026 Leafs spontaneously combusting in north America. Vehicle is currently at Nissan dealership service department for inspection and diagnosis.

I own a 2021 Nissan Leaf subject to open recall r25c8 (NHTSA campaign 25v655) for fire risk during level 3 DC fast charging. The recall was issued October 2025. Nissan’s stated remedy target was late March 2026. As of today, April 6, 2026, no remedy has been provided. The affected component is the lithium-ion battery pack and its charging system. The vehicle is equipped with a chademo DC fast charging port, which I cannot safely use due to the documented fire risk. I am not avoiding this feature by choice – I am avoiding it because Nissan’s own recall identified it as a safety hazard. On April 6, 2026, I encountered a DC fast charging station and chose not to attempt charging due to the active recall warning, and due to reports that charging networks have begun refusing sessions on recalled vehicles. Diagnostic software shows my battery’s internal resistance index (hx) at 71%, disproportionately low relative to state of health at 87. 5%. The vehicle is also consuming battery charge at an accelerated rate during highway driving, with approximately 50% of charge depleted over 30 to 40 miles. I am concerned that a software-only remedy will be inadequate for a battery with this level of internal resistance degradation, as software cannot compensate for the absence of active thermal management hardware. No dealer has confirmed the condition. I am filing to document loss of vehicle functionality, Nissan’s missed remedy deadline, and concern about remedy adequacy.

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Backup camera image intermittently goes out and just shows a mostly black image. It appears to match a previous recall that does not yet cover our model year (2023): 24v071000. The image can sometimes be restored by slamming the hatchback shut, but it is not a permanent fix.

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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. The 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.

The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Leaf. The contact received a phone call advising to take the vehicle to the dealer to be repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 24v700000 (electrical system). The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where a first-phase software update was performed as an interim repair, and the contact was advised to use quick charging after driving the vehicle for a limited amount of time. The contact followed the dealer's instructions and returned to the dealer, and was provided a gift card. The contact used the level 3 quick charging after the repair. The contact later received a message not to use the level 3 quick charging feature. The contact was confused and contacted the manufacturer, who was unable to confirm whether the interim recall repair was performed. Upon contacting the NHTSA hotline, the contact was informed that the VIN was still under recall and that the remedy was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure.

This vehicle is subject to NHTSA recall 25v-655 involving the high-voltage traction battery. The recall restricts the vehicle from using DC fast charging (level 3), which significantly limits the safe and practical operation of the vehicle for its intended use. My household must routinely complete 300+ mile one-way trips on a weekly basis. Without DC fast charging capability, the vehicle cannot reliably complete these trips, creating a risk of being stranded or unable to safely reach destinations. Reliance on level 2 charging requires extended delays of 6+ hours, which makes the vehicle impractical for its intended use and inconsistent with reasonable consumer expectations for normal operation. I contacted Nissan north America consumer affairs and was directed to work with the local dealer. I then contacted dick hannah Nissan in gladstone, or, who redirected me back to consumer affairs. As a result, no party is taking responsibility and no remedy or interim solution has been provided. The manufacturer has issued a safety recall but is unable to provide a repair, timeline, or mitigation. The vehicle’s primary propulsion system is effectively restricted, and the vehicle cannot be used as intended for necessary travel. I have requested a loaner or comparable replacement vehicle while awaiting a remedy, but this has not been provided. This unresolved recall creates an ongoing safety and usability issue, and the manufacturer has failed to provide a reasonable interim solution.

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 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 dealer was contacted several times. 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.

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 dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the vehicle could not be driven for long distances due to the charging restrictions related to the recall. 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 declined to buy back the vehicle. 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. The contact was informed that there was no estimated date for when parts would become available. The contact stated that the recall repair was unavailable for approximately one year. Additionally, the contact stated that the unrepaired recall repair was an inconvenience. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure.

This vehicle is subject to safety recall 24v-700 (manufacturer recall r24b2) due to a defect in the lithium-ion battery that can cause a fire during level 3 DC fast charging. Since the initial notice, I have received four separate recall communications from the manufacturer, yet as of March 2026, no permanent remedy has been provided. The manufacturer’s only "interim" solution is an instruction to refrain from using the level 3 DC fast charging (chademo) feature. This has effectively disabled a primary advertised function of the vehicle and creates a substantial safety risk should the port be used. This defect has rendered the vehicle unsellable on the secondary market and significantly impairs its daily utility, as I am unable to use charging infrastructure at my place of employment. The manufacturer continues to delay the final remedy with "coming soon" notifications, leaving me with an unsafe and substantially devalued asset for over a year.

Due to recall 25v-655, I am unable to safely use level 3 charging. The first notice I received of this issue (in October, 2025), stated that a remedy would be available by December, 2025. I just received a second interim owner notification that states a remedy will be available within the 2026 calendar year. This is not a timely remedy, as I have already waited 5 months for this fix to an important safety problem, and am now being told I may have to wait another 9 months.

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Probably related to vehicle battery recall (that Nissan doesn't have a solution for yet), but when the battery gets beneath 30% it drops suddenly to 0%. I lost propulsion on the highway and it was dangerous. Going at a much lower speed than traffic it was difficult to work my way over to the right emergency lane. Even though my battery had recovered back to 25% after I stopped, the accelerator pedal would not move the car.

The contact owns a 2025 Nissan Leaf. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 mph, the message "service ev" was displayed. The local dealer was contacted, and a service appointment was scheduled for the following day. The contact stated that while driving into the dealer parking lot, the audible warning "caution fire" activated. The contact immediately parked the vehicle. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 8,750.

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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 while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost automotive power. An unknown warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was determined that the battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was also taken to another local dealer kelly Nissan inc. , (4300 w 95th st, oak lawn, IL 60453); and it was determined that the battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired because parts were not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 96,000.

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 contact was unable to use the quick charging port. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle could not be driven long distances because of the unrepaired recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. 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 was not yet available for the recall repair. The contact had received the notification 18-months ago; however, parts were still unavailable. The dealer was contacted every six months, and the contact was informed that the part was still unavailable. The manufacturer was contacted; however, the contact was informed that the part was unavailable. The contact had not experienced a failure.

Recall incomplete safety issue since 2024- level 3 rapid charging not available to use due to possibility of combustion.

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 recall had been open for 18-months, which was unacceptable. The contact stated that due to the unrepaired recall, the vehicle could not be charged using the quick charge, which was an inconvenience. The dealer was contacted; however, the contact was informed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was contacted, and the contact was informed that the remedy was not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure.

Recall notice has been present for > 1 year and no remedy yet available for dangerous battery overheating.

The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Leaf. The contact stated the vehicle was unable to be charged and had become inoperable. The battery warning light was illuminated. 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 failure. The failure mileage was 143,000.

Looking to get some kind of compensation or repurchase from Nissan for this long unresolved vehicle recall.

The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Leaf. The contact received notifications of NHTSA campaign numbers: 24v700000 (electrical system) and 24v071000 (back over prevention); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available for the recall repairs. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. 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 not yet available. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that the part for 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.

I want to be clear about why I opened this case. Per Nissan’s own recall documents, the software update does not repair the defective battery cells, it only detects the issue and may disable the vehicle to prevent a thermal event. Level 3 charging remains unusable, and the underlying defect is still present. Because of this, I am requesting a repurchase or a replacement vehicle. If they say the software will “fully correct the condition”.

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 recall had been initiated two years prior, and the remedy was not available. The dealer was contacted; however, the contact was informed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure.

The contact owns a 2022 Nissan Leaf. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 25v655000 (electrical system); however, the part for the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the unrepaired recall was a huge inconvenience because only the slow charge function could be used. The manufacturer was contacted; however, the contact was informed that the remedy was not yet developed. 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 not yet available. The dealer was contacted, and an appointment was scheduled, however the contact received notifications from the dealer that the parts were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had initiated the recall in 2024, and parts were still not 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). The local dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was called, but he received no response. 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 available. The dealer was contacted, and the contact was informed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was contacted, and a case was filed. The contact was informed that the parts were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had more than enough time to develop the parts. The contact stated that the unrepaired recall was an inconvenience. The contact had not experienced a failure.