CarRecallWatchThe 2014 Nissan Leaf has 6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 34 complaints with NHTSA, including 3 crashes, 2 fires, 2 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes (18 reports).
2014 Nissan Leaf recalls
Defroster Instructions Error Can Reduce Windshield Visibility
Certain 2013-2017 Nissan LEAF vehicles have incorrect defroster operating instructions in the Owner's Manual.
Passenger airbag may stay off in a crash
The front passenger occupant classification system can wrongly read an adult as a child, or read an occupied seat as empty.
Brake Relay May Freeze in Cold, Requiring More Pedal Effort
In very cold temperatures, the relay inside the electronic brake booster on certain Nissan Leaf vehicles from the 2013 to 2015 model years may freeze.
Most common 2014 Nissan Leaf problems
Problem areas named in the 34 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 18 |
| Electrical System | 6 |
| Air Bags | 4 |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 |
| Steering | 2 |
| Seats | 2 |
| Visibility | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 1 |
What owners report
[XXX] - I was on the way to work on a clear and sunny morning. After stopping at a traffic light, vehicles started moving forward through the intersection. Traffic was building and the lady in front of me stopped very quickly. When I pressed the the brake pedal to stop behind her nothing happened. The brakes did not brake! The pedal went all the way to the floor. It didn't even try to slow down. I just rolled right into the back of her. The front end of my 2014 Nissan LEAF sustained significant damage and the rear bumper of her SUV sustained minor damage. Both of us had minor neck/back pain after. I am still recovering from spine surgery and I'm concerned about any long term issues that may
The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Leaf. The contact stated that while his wife was reversing from the garage, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop immediately. Additionally, several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 15,000. The contact noted that the failure mileage was approximately 50,100 and speed was approximately 5 mph.
Complete braking system failure. After putting the car into reverse, only the emergency brake and parking system were functional. Once taken out of park, the vehicle was effectively free-rolling and nearly hit a structure. While in-gear, the brake sensation was that of having ABS actively working, and the brake needed to be smashed to the floor to get any functional braking. The fearful part was the car was still applying powertrain effort, without any accelerator input. Yellow Brake Warning Light, Red BRAKE light, VDC Warning Light, Red/Yellow Master Warning Light were all illuminated. This had not been brought up with the dealer, but a terrifying failure mode of electronic braking syst
The power steering has intermittently been de-activating. There is a warning light that comes on (yellow triangle with an exclamation mark). When this happens it causes the steering wheel to feel like itâs pulls in a direction. After we suddenly lose power steering with no warning weâre left to drive a car with no power steering until it suddenly re-engages. There has been no rhyme or reason to when this happens. The issue has been diagnosed at a factory dealership. The car has not sustained any accident (ever) in the +/- 4 years weâve owned it
1) start the vehicle 2) exit the vehicle 3) Unplug the vehicle 4) re-start the vehicle 5) put in drive Seat belt chime does not ring. I found that I can also 1) Start the vehicle 2) Put in drive 3) Put in park 4) exit the vehicle 5) enter the vehicle w/o seatbelt buckled 6) put in drive. No seatbelt chime.
2014 Nissan Leaf questions
Does the 2014 Nissan Leaf have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 2014 Nissan Leaf: Defroster Instructions Error Can Reduce Windshield Visibility; Passenger airbag may stay off in a crash; Brake Relay May Freeze in Cold, Requiring More Pedal Effort; Hybrid Propulsion System: Inverter; Structure. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Nissan Leaf?
Based on 34 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes (18), Electrical System (6), Air Bags (4).
How do I check if a recall on my 2014 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.