Equipment Problems of Nissan Leaf - part 2

The power distribution module failed in my 2018 Nissan Leaf at 77k miles. It left me stranded with no way of getting home. The power distribution module is supposed to last 10 years 100k miles but Nissan warranty only has is warranted to 60k miles. The dealership said the pdm only lasts around 70k miles however it is $5k to fix which is half of what the car is worth. They are unwilling to do a good faith repair because I didn’t service the car with their dealership even though I only serviced it at Nissan dealerships for the life of the car. This seems like really bad business to put a part in the car that the dealership knows will go bad at 70k miles but only warranty it up to 60k miles when it is a major electrical component to the vehicle and is over the half the value of the vehicle to fix. On top of the pdm there are other codes that the vehicle has that relate to the master brake cylinder but the dealership said they won’t know if there are more issues until I pay the 5 k to fix the pdm then they can assess if I have to pay another 5k to fix the other part. I drove the car very safely and treated it very well for the whole time I’ve had the vehicle. I’ve read of multiple other pdm issues with Nissan Leaf and I’m curious how this part is not recalled?.

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After a recent software update, my vehicle's cabin heating system began malfunctioning. On cold days, when heat is most critical, the system suddenly stops providing heat and blows cold air (around 64°f) for the remainder of the drive. This issue compromises both safety and comfort. My car is still under warranty so I brought it to the vehicle to eden prairie Nissan. Initially, the technician claimed I was not performing the "proper starting procedure" (keeping the blower speed low for the first few minutes). However, the provided owner’s manual supplement makes no mention of such a procedure affecting the heating system. After speaking with the dealership manager, I learned that other Nissan Leaf owners are experiencing the same issue. I was informed that the problem is an unintended consequence of a software update designed to prevent overheating. Despite following the dealership's instructions, the issue persists. For example yesterday during a 20-minute drive, the heating system stopped after five minutes, even with the blower on the lowest setting it was 9f outside. This morning during a round trip to an appointment, the system provided no heat at all 11f outside. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Please let me know if additional details or documentation are required.

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Heat from hvac system stops working at temperatures below 20 degrees f. It starts blowing cold air and cannot keep up with the cold, to the point that it becomes dangerously cold in the car, especially for my young children.

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Accident:date: [xxx] time: [xxx] location: balboa park – san diego – morley field sports center – parking lot parking lot - google maps driver – geico insurance coverage || no passengers what: Nissan Leaf 2023 model sv+ - 8410 miles -- unintended acceleration incident backing up to leave parking lot – with seat belt on – looked at rear view camera – clear. Backed up slowly – then intersected with the rear bumper of a Honda – slowly I braked – then went into drive mode to get out of the intersection. Then I lost control of the car. Car went lurching forward fast – zoomed up over parking curb – 5 in – side-swiped the side of a tree with right front bumper – gashed with parts flying all over the grass. Crashing noises from jumping the curb and hitting the tree. I braked hard and got vehicle to stop = approx. 3 feet from another tree – which I would have hit straight on. No airbags were deployed. It all happened at high acceleration in an instant. After I recovered from the shock, I assessed the situation. The dashboard showed a malfunction – right front tire – no air pressure. Contacted my insurance company – geico – and opened a claim. Geico arranged for my vehicle to be towed by ASAP towing to my home. Took photos of the wreckage – collected all the pieces I could in a bucket – some were too large to fit into my car = air dam or some sort of under side cover – made of gray bendable plastic. Called ASAP - the towing company – asked about a flat bed as my front right tire was flat and the front bumper of the car had fallen off. My Leaf needs to be repaired. It needs to be reprogrammed by Nissan so that I feel safe driving it. Of note, I had to my Nissan dealer – mossy Nissan poway – for the recall r23a6 on sept. 26, 2023. Did they address the recall issue? information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

I put the car in park as I was pulling in without turning it off to grab trash from the curb and take it to the car, but the car keep accelerating. I jumped in and slammed on the bricks but it hit the brick wall to the house. I see more recent years were recalled for "unintended acceleration" and "brake issues".

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I was driving on the highway and sped up slightly to get into the passing lane. Suddenly, the dashboard changed to “service ev system no power” and the car completely dropped out of acceleration, DE-accelerated and lost power. With no warning. With the momentum I already had, I was able to get to the shoulder, but if anyone had been behind me, I would have been hit.

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Received a recall notice for my 2019 Nissan Leaf that there was an issue with the battery, they promised a remedy by November 2024. They then pushed the remedy 6 months and we are past the pushed time. The recall states that there is a chance of fire if using the high speed charger. Makes the car unusable for long distance travel because I have small child and will not risk her safety to charge the car on a trip.

This vehicle has recall with fast charging component. When we purchased this pre-owned car, the remedy date for this recall was given as November 2024. Hence we purchased this vehicle even though there was a recall. Now the remedy date on the website shows as March 2025. Because of which we are not able to use this vehicle to go office where we could have charged the vehicle using fast-ev charger in office parking. It is inconvenient for us.

Under battery recall, unable to charge with public chargers (incompatible standards and fire risk) and at home. Being legally represented by mfs legal and filed case with Nissan consumer affairs case [xxx]. No software update or fix in sight. Talked with consumer affairs as well as future Nissan in folsom and roseville with no solutions! information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

I am filing this complaint regarding the ongoing safety risk and lack of remedy for NHTSA recall 24v-700, which affects my 2019 Nissan Leaf. This recall was officially initiated in September/October 2024 due to a risk of high-voltage battery fires during level 3 (DC fast) charging caused by lithium deposits in the battery cells. It has been approximately 16 months since Nissan issued the interim notification advising owners to stop using level 3 quick charging. To date, no functional remedy has been provided. This delay has resulted 1. Unaddressed fire risk: the vehicle contains a known defect that can lead to a thermal incident. While Nissan’s interim "solution" is to avoid fast charging, the underlying hardware defect remains in the vehicle. 2. Loss of essential functionality: I am unable to use the advertised DC fast-charging capability of my vehicle. This severely limits the vehicle's utility for trips beyond its immediate range and forces me to rely exclusively on slower level 1 or level 2 charging, which is not always feasible. 3. Unreasonable delay: under 49 u. S. C. Chapter 301, manufacturers are required to remedy safety defects within a reasonable time. A delay of over a year for a software-based fix (which Nissan has stated is the intended remedy) is unreasonable and leaves the consumer with a diminished and potentially hazardous product. I am requesting that the NHTSA investigate the cause of this extensive delay and compel Nissan to either provide an immediate repair, offer a vehicle buyback, or replace the defective battery modules, as the proposed software "patch" appears insufficient to address the physical cell degradation.

Manufacturer has failed to provide a remedy for recall campaign r24b2 in a timely manner. The vehicle capability is impaired as the effective range is now limited due to the inability to fast charge the vehicle. It no longer provides the same functionality. The value of the vehicle is also reduced due to the open recall, so I am unable to resell the vehicle and replace it with a comparable model.

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Manufacturer name : Nissan north America, inc. Submission date : Sep 19, 2024 NHTSA recall no. : 24v-700 manufacturer recall no. : r24b2 my vehicle: 2019 Nissan Leaf description of the safety risk: while the 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. This recall has been open since sept 2024. The promised remedy date (Nov 2024) has passed. My VIN look-up still shows no remedy available which means I am unable to use level 3.

Recall campaign r24b2 was issued 9/20/24 and there is still no remedy. It has prevented me from using my vehicle as intended because I am unable to go anywhere with a longer distance since I can't use level 3 charging. This issue has not been fixed in a timely manner and I contacted the dealership in 2025 - they did not respond. This is unacceptable. I believe I am entitled to a repurchase since I am unable to fully utilize this car safely. Also, another problem was just discovered regarding the heating system not functioning properly on extremely cold days. I live in mn and this has been a serious problem this winter. I hope Nissan is investigated.

I own a 2019 Nissan Leaf that is subject to safety recall # rs4b2. Outrageously, while this safety recall was issued almost a year ago, Nissan has to date still not offered an actual remedy. Instead, for the last year, Nissan's "remedy" has been to simply instruct Leaf owners to indefinitely refrain from DC fast-charging our vehicles. This instruction is not only logistically absurd - akin to telling the owners of gas vehicles that they can't visit gas stations for an entire year - but also financially damaging: it has rendered our vehicles totally unusable for many driving applications for almost a year. As such, Nissan's instruction to its customers to indefinitely refrain from using their vehicles the way they were marketed and sold is not merely an inconvenience but rises to the level of consumer fraud. I have asked Nissan to provide just one of the following, all of which they have refused: 1. A loaner Nissan Leaf capable of safely DC fast charging 2. An offer to repurchase my Nissan Leaf 3. A statement in writing from Nissan USA that while waiting for Nissan's still non-existent remedy to its safety recall, I may continue to DC fast-charge my Nissan Leaf without voiding the 8-year/100,000-mile battery warranty. I would be willing to accept any one of these three solutions at Nissan USA's choosing. What I am not willing to accept is being told that, until Nissan gets around to releasing a remedy to a safety recall that it issued almost a year ago, I may not use the car that I purchased according to its specifications. What can NHTSA do to force Nissan to resolve this issue?.

Nissan has reported than some cars could abruptly catch fire while DC fast charging due to excessive lithium deposits within the battery cells. In certain circumstances, those excess deposits could create additional electrical resistance while fast charging, overheating the battery pack and causing a fire. The NHTSA's reference number is 24v-700. This problem was first discovered in 2024 and officially reported in September 2024. This is nearly a year and a half ago and limits the usefulness of the vehicle to local driving only. It is ridiculous that a remedy still hasn't been implemented.

My vehicle has been under active recall for over 1 year for a risk of battery fire if quick charged. I am filing this complaint because Nissan has failed to remedy this recall safety issue in a timely manner. It is completely unacceptable to have an open safety recall with no remedy for greater than 1 year! this is recall 24v700000 thank you for help.

It has been a year on this recall and Nissan has not provided any fix.

September 19, 2024: nhsta recall 24v-700 due to lithium battery fire risk. I was advised: do not quick charge. Two interim letters were sent in October and November 2024 saying no remedy was available; do not quick charge. A third interim letter was in June 2025 sent saying do not quick charge but remedy would be available in third quarter 2025. All of the above is verified in nhsta safety recall report: [xxx] . This report indicates that an interim remedy is being tested, a remedy that will shut down the vehicle if the battery overheats to a point that it might cause a fire, but there is no permanent remedy available. I have received no communication from Nissan for the past 6 months. In December 2025, I asked my local Nissan dealer is a remedy was available and I was told they did not have a remedy available. I have now been unable to quick charge my car for 16 months. This is an egregious violation of my warranty. Nissan needs to repurchase my Leaf. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

I own a 2020 Nissan Leaf s with the fast-charge (chademo) package, which is affected by the battery/fast-charge recall (manufacturer recall number r24b2, NHTSA recall number 24v-700). This recall restricts or disables DC fast charging, substantially limiting the vehicle’s usability and functionality, making it difficult to use for normal transportation and longer trips. I am filing this complaint to report the safety and usability impact of this battery/fast-charge recall on 2020 Leaf fast-charge vehicles and to ensure it is properly documented.

Nissan announced recall r24b2 on September 19, 2024. The vehicle is at risk of overheating/fire when fast charging. Nissan has not provided any solution to this issue in the 14 months the recall has been open. Dealers have no information, Nissan says they are "working" on a software fix but give no date or schedule for repair. The official response from Nissan corporation has been to tell us that they believe the recall solution of "do not fast charge" is sufficient and they do not need to provide us any further assistance or compensation. The vehicle cannot be driven further than a single charge will allow because major ev charging station companies have now banned Nissan Leaf's from using their stations because of fire risk. This means outside of my home, I cannot charge the Leaf at all. There is no usability of a vehicle that cannot be charged or powered outside of the home for risk of fire or damage to the battery. I was charged more money to have fast charging and a larger battery in this vehicle to be able to utilize it for all of my driving needs, including the ability to fast charge to increase range of the vehicle. Our vehicle had swollen battery modules that had bent or damaged the stacks and required a new battery to be installed due to the swelling of the modules leaving the vehicle unable to power on. Nissan replaced the battery in October 2025, but informed us despite a new battery the vehicle still cannot be fast charged, as they are still unsure of how to fix the rapid heating of the cells. The vehicle will likely see the same swelling and degradation of the batteries without a proper solution from Nissan, leaving me to minimize any driving of a vehicle I am actively paying for, to avoid risk to my family, home and vehicle.

This is a follow-up to my last complaint because I never received a response. A year ago, Nissan issued a safety recall for some 2019 and 2020 Nissan Leafs that they still don't have a remedy for (manufacturer recall # r24b2; NHTSA recall # 24v-700). This recall instructs affected owners not to DC-fast charge our vehicles, which means we can't drive our vehicles in many applications. Nissan is supposedly always "finalizing" this remedy, and the remedy is supposedly always "coming soon. " then, when the promised release date comes and goes, Nissan just announces a new future release-date for their still non-existent remedy. This has been happening for a year. Owners are supposed to just not use our vehicles the way they were advertised. We're supposed to just not drive our vehicles on trips requiring a DC-fast charge, even though the ability to DC-fast charge is one of the reasons we bought this car. How is this legal? is the NHTSA planning to do anything to make Nissan issue a remedy for this safety recall?.

I am currently using a 2019 Nissan Leaf electric vehicle and the vehicle is still under Nissan's 7-year warranty. In September 2024, Nissan sent me a notice advising me to temporarily stop fast charging the vehicle to avoid overheating the battery and possibly exploding and wait for them to fix the vehicle charger. Two months later, Nissan continued to send me a new notice and continued to schedule me until spring 2025. I still trusted and waited for them, in June 25 Nissan sent me a third notice to wait until the third quarter of this 25. Up to now, more than 9 months have passed but they still do not have spare parts to replace my vehicle and I still do not know if Nissan will have spare parts for my vehicle by the end of the third quarter of this 25? in the past 9 months, I have had to spend a lot of time every time I need to charge my car. Just because I don't have my own house so I have to take my car to the charging station and every time I charge I have to wait for about 5 hours. I don't understand what Nissan wants now? ?.

My vehicle is subject to a manufacturer’s recall that was issued well over a year ago. It is allegedly unsafe to use level 3 charging on my vehicle due to a risk of the battery combusting. The manufacturer has not announced a fix or even issued a current expected arrival date for a fix.

Unintended acceleration: vehicle continue to accelerate even after the gas pedal is released or not slow down as expected.

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Three issues remain unsolved as Nissan states there is no current fix. 1) recall for battery/fast charge. Recall was supposed to be fixed by Nov 24 and has not been fixed. Fast charge could lead to fire. Charging is limited to level 1 or level 2. 2) software update causes heat to stop working at will. This is a safety hazard as temps in the upper midwest dip below zero degress. Nissan consumer affairs state their engineers are working on it, but this is the second winter season I'm dealing with this. 3) infotainment system reboots daily at will and this is a safety issue as well. There is TSB that fixes this but my VIN is not included in the TSB therefore Nissan refuses to update it.

I have the same complaint as the other 2019 Leaf owners. It's been over a years since I was told a recall was in effect for the car I haven't been able to drive it any significant distance because I can't use a fast charger. Additionally, the rear camera that had been recalled and supposedly fixed is now malfunctioning again. When I contacted Nissan I did get in touch with the arbitration department but they are giving me the runaround.

Because of the uncorrected recall issue, I have been unable to use the quick charge on my vehicle for 8 months. This has been an great inconvenience and will cause me to **have to rent a car for the summer if the problem is not corrected. ** remedy has missed the promised fix date by two months already. From the recall notice 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 front all-around parking view camera is now dark purple ( no other colors) and its lens is not aligned. I am taking it into Nissan for warranty repair on 8/27/2024. At least one other user online has a similar issue with their 2023 Leaf, mine is a 2024. Since this camera is used for parking situational awareness , you might consider it a safety issue. If it is systemic issue.

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On 7/19/2024 while charging the car at chargepoint johns creek, I heard a "clunk" sound as if something had popped off from beneath the body of the Leaf. At the same time, the charging emergency stopped. Smoke started to come out from under the Leaf. There was a smell as if something was melting, making me feel dizzy and nauseous. I felt a sense of confusion from inhaling the smoke. Since both my son and I were outside the car, we were able to quickly pull away and escape as soon as the smoke started. If we had been inside the car, or if this had happened while driving, we might have been unable to escape in time, lost consciousness from the smoke, and possibly died in the fire. The smoke continued for about 15 minutes, followed by a fire. At the same time, there was a sound of something exploding. The police arrived, followed by the fire truck. It took a long time to extinguish the fire, possibly because the lithium battery caught fire. Please refer to the video. ??mental and physical condition after the accident both my son and I are experiencing symptoms similar to ptsd. When we smell smoke or drive a car, we feel chills, nausea, and dizziness, which negatively affect our daily lives. This incident left burn scur to my son and has started having nightmares and crying at night. Seeing an electric vehicle scares us to the point that our bodies freeze and we can't move. Also, seeing fire or hearing car sounds suddenly makes us tremble, our hearts race, and we have difficulty breathing. We start crying uncontrollably in a panic, and it takes time to calm down. It is difficult to control our emotions. We are experiencing insomnia, likely due to the excitement of our nerves from the accident. We probably need mental treatment such as therapy and physical treatment to alleviate insomnia and tension.

The rear backup camera suddenly started showing a black screen on my 2021 Nissan Leaf. The camera that shows the vehicle from above still works.

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Rear camera stopped working.

High-voltage traction battery / propulsion system repeatedly malfunctions. First incident – Aug 2023 (~91,000 mi). Vehicle displayed “ev system no power” with dtc p31e7. After parking, the car would not restart; I was stranded > 2 hours on a surface road until towed. Nissan dealer (napleton st louis) replaced a battery module under warranty and cited Nissan TSB ntb23-024 (bent retention plate in 62 kwh pack). Vehicle returned to service. Second incident – Apr 2024 (~128,000 mi). Same symptoms re-appeared: dashboard showed 200 mi remaining, but under moderate acceleration the range meter plunged to ~80 mi within seconds, but releasing the accelerator the range would go back up, but plunge again once accelerating again. The car gets less then the then half what the dash claims on a full charge, leaving me to not know what the full range truly is. Two dealerships have said I'm having the same issue as previously, except my car is not displaying the inhabitation error. Current safety concern: the vehicle’s range indicator fluctuates drastically under load (e. G. , 190 ? 70 ? 140 miles) whenever the accelerator is pressed, suggesting instability or failure in the high-voltage battery. Because remaining range is no longer reliable, I have stopped using the vehicle for daily transportation to avoid being stranded—especially on highways where there is no safe place to pull over or access to chargers. A sudden loss of motive power at high speed creates a crash risk for both occupants and surrounding traffic.

Audio system and apple carplay connectivity issues - the sound will suddenly turn on at full volume, which is not safe while operating the vehicle. Have taken the car to the dealership in NJ and PA and they are unable to provide a solution.

My 2015 Nissan Leaf is suffering from advanced battery degradation. The car would only charge to 55 miles per charge. The car also has only 85,000 miles only. Nissan refused to address or fix the issue as the car was past the 7 year warranty (even though the book says 8 year warranty). Battery should still go to 150 miles per charge. Dealership claimed degradation from charging at super chargers. Car has only ever been charge at home as it is only driven 2 - 3,000 miles per year. Car stopped in the middle of the highway. Police had to come move to the side of the road. No one was injured although many could have been.

My back up camera is having issue, like becoming dark, multicolored and pink. It is not safe to back up especially when it rains. I purchased this car two months ago (December, 2023) and this problem started a month ago, sometimes it works fine but mostly is not working. I contacted the Nissan dealer I purchsed from but they did not confirmed the issue and I know a lot of people (in facebook group) who has the same issue with their Nissan Leaf even with new 2023 models, mine is 2020. When I called the dealer to inspect they are charging me $130 just to inspect. It's 25,000 miles on this car, this is pretty new car. Thank you!.