Model year 2023 · Nissan

2023 Nissan Leaf recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2023 Nissan Leaf. The most recent was reported on July 17, 2023. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: LEAF.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2023 Nissan Leaf, newest first
NHTSA number	Reported	Component
23V494000	July 17, 2023	Vehicle Speed Control
23V362000	May 22, 2023	Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
23V048000	February 2, 2023	Equipment › Other › Owners/Service/Other Manual

Systems involved: Equipment (1) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1) · Vehicle Speed Control (1) · Visibility (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 23V494000Manufacturer no. R23A6

Vehicle Speed Control

Report received by NHTSA: July 17, 2023
Owner notification: August 30, 2023
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 66,159 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: LEAF

Defect summary

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2023 LEAF vehicles. The vehicle may accelerate unintentionally if the driving mode is changed ("D" to "B"; e-Pedal "On"; or "ECO" mode) after disengaging the cruise control.

Safety risk

Unintentional acceleration can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will reprogram the vehicle control module (VCM), free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 30, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R23A6.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V494000, filed by Nissan North America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 23V362000Manufacturer no. PC976

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Report received by NHTSA: May 22, 2023
Owner notification: July 7, 2023
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 758 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: LEAF

Defect summary

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2023 LEAF vehicles. The right-hand brake tubes may have been damaged during production and could corrode, possibly causing a hole in the brake line and a brake fluid leak.

Safety risk

A brake fluid leak can reduce braking performance and extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the right-hand brake tube, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 7, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC976.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V362000, filed by Nissan North America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 23V048000Manufacturer no. R22C5

Equipment › Other › Owners/Service/Other Manual

Report received by NHTSA: February 2, 2023
Owner notification: March 30, 2023
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 64,732 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: LEAF

Components: Equipment › Other › Owners/Service/Other Manual; Visibility › Defroster/Defogger/HVAC System

Defect summary

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2023 LEAF vehicles. The Owner's Manual instructions for defroster operation are incorrect, and may result in reduced defroster performance under specific conditions. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 103, "Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems."

Safety risk

Reduced defroster performance can limit visibility out of the windshield, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Nissan will mail an addendum with updated instructions on how to operate the defroster, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 1, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R22C5.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V048000, filed by Nissan North America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: July 18, 2023.