CarRecallWatchThe 2015 Nissan Leaf has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 110 complaints with NHTSA, including 8 crashes, 3 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes (84 reports).
2015 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 Front Airbag May Not Deploy in a Crash
A manufacturing error in the passenger front airbag inflators means the airbag may not deploy properly in a crash.
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 2015 Nissan Leaf problems
Problem areas named in the 110 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 84 |
| Electrical System | 18 |
| Unknown Or Other | 9 |
| Air Bags | 8 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 8 |
| Power Train | 3 |
| Engine | 3 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 3 |
| Wheels | 2 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 |
What owners report
The electrically-driven intelligent brake unit failed on my 2015 Nissan Leaf. The brakes became inoperative: when pressing the brake pedal there is a loud compression/grinding noise and the pedal goes nearly to the floor with little braking force. The failure appeared suddenly after charging the vehicle; it had been working normally before. The vehicle had to be towed to a Nissan dealership. The dealer diagnosed codes U1000 and U110D stored in the ABS module for lost communication with the intelligent brake module, performed an inspection, and confirmed the intelligent brake unit failed. The dealer quoted $5,131.10 to replace the unit, which approaches the value of the vehicle. This is the s
The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Leaf. The contact stated that while reversing at an undisclosed speed, the brakes failed to engage while the brake pedal was depressed. The brake and master warning lights were illuminated. The failure had occurred on several occasions; however, the contact stated that the vehicle recently failed to return to normal operation. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the brake module booster needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact researched and was made aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V119000 (Service Brakes); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failu
The car was parked in a parking lot, and when we turned it on and pulled out of the space, the brake light, ABS light, and other warning lights came on and the brakes went soft. We pulled back into the space and tried again, thinking it was a fluke and heard a strange noise coming from the car when it started. Again the lights came on and the brakes did not work. We had it towed to our normal mechanic and then to the dealership when the mechanic was unable to figure out what was wrong. The brakes looked to be in good repair. The Nissan dealership was unable to reproduce the problem and found only old codes in the system. The codes listed on the receipt were FFD high key cycle counts, C118A,
Visor on driver side fall down on face causing blockage. Paint is pealing off of vehicle.
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 issueâthe same sound, feeling, and symptoms. It appears the brakes are malfunctioning due to a communication error, or a lo
2015 Nissan Leaf questions
Does the 2015 Nissan Leaf have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2015 Nissan Leaf: Defroster Instructions Error Can Reduce Windshield Visibility; Passenger Front Airbag May Not Deploy in a Crash; Passenger airbag may stay off in a crash; Brake Relay May Freeze in Cold, Requiring More Pedal Effort. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Nissan Leaf?
Based on 110 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes (84), Electrical System (18), Unknown Or Other (9).
How do I check if a recall on my 2015 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.