2012 Nissan Leaf Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2012 Nissan Leaf recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2012 Nissan Leaf.

Most common 2012 Nissan Leaf problems

Problem areas named in the 57 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Service Brakes	22
Electrical System	15
Air Bags	11
Vehicle Speed Control	4
Seat Belts	3
Visibility/Wiper	3
Unknown Or Other	2
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)	2
Seats	2
Engine	2

What owners report

2026-02-21, Electrical System
High voltage battery keeps shorting out stalling while driving on interstate almost got hit by 18 wheeler a few times it's a very unsafe car to drive and I keep smelling something like an odor from the battery I've been trying to get help to do the door ship Nissan consumer affairs and seem to be getting nowhere and they're letting me drive a car with a high voltage battery problem that obviously has a short in it help me

2025-01-14, Electrical System
Lithium batteries Depletion

2024-07-23, Air Bags
Dealer is Mike Erdman Nissan Merritt Island Fl 32953 Airbag warning light flashing red on console. Paid $260 for diagnostic check on July 21, 2024. They cannot fix it as an airbag sensor on the passenger side seat is malfunctioning and the entire passenger side seat must be replaced and part is not available or is no longer in stock. They MAY be able to locate an entire seat Nissan Leaf 2012 somewhere, but if they do (and they said probably not) it will cost $4000.00. The seat is no longer made by Nissan and after market seats would not meet safety standards (they said). There is a published complaint list of well over 2000 Nissan Leaf owners regarding 2011 and 2012 Leaf owners who say ther

2023-08-28, Air Bags
My Nissan Leaf is showing a warning sign that front passenger side airbag is disabled. I see that this is a common complaint from many 2011-12 Nissan Leaf owners. I would like to add my name to the list of owners who had a similar complaint and please update if you make Nissan do a recall for this issue.

2023-08-19, Electrical System
Car stops completely due to a defective battery should be recalled by dealer manufacturer

2012 Nissan Leaf questions

Does the 2012 Nissan Leaf have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2012 Nissan Leaf at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2012 Nissan Leaf?

Based on 57 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes (22), Electrical System (15), Air Bags (11).

How do I check if a recall on my 2012 Nissan Leaf has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.