CarRecallWatchThe 2016 Nissan Leaf has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 36 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 1 fire.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes (16 reports).
2016 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 Air Bag May Fail to Deploy in a Crash
A wiring harness connector for the front passenger air bag may disconnect from the dual-stage inflator module.
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.
Most common 2016 Nissan Leaf problems
Problem areas named in the 36 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 16 |
| Electrical System | 13 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 8 |
| Air Bags | 3 |
| Engine | 3 |
| Power Train | 3 |
| Steering | 2 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
What owners report
THIS HAS HAPPENED TO ME intermittently AT FIRST ... NOW permanently AND CANNOT BE DIAGNOSED BY NISSAN. IHAD TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE WHILE ON THE FWY AT 60MPH, THE DASH LIGHTS FOR ALL BRAKE COMPONENETS CAME UP WITH TIRE AS WELL...ALMOST ALL WARNINGS LIT UP AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND I HAD TO PRESS THE BRAKES VERY HARD AND CAR WOULD NOT STOP BUT EVENTUALLY DID ON SIDE OF ROAD. VERY BAD LOUD GRINDING MALFUNCTIONING SOUND. WHEN I WAS GETTING IT TOWED I TRIED TO TURN ON JUST TO CONFIRM STILL BROKEN STATUS, HOWEVER CAR RAN PERFECTLY TILL THE NEXT INCIDENT WITH SAME DIAGNOSIS. NISSAN 777 HAS GIVEN ME 4 DIFFERENT DIAGNOSTIC PROBLEMS WITH ESTIMATES AT $5,900 MASTER CYLANDER, $3,800 BR
When turning left there is a plasticky sticking feeling and sound like a plastic bushing is coming apart. this causes the steering to momentarily bind. this happens most often when making gentle curves on the highway. the feeling causes you to overcorrect the steering wheel. there are many complaints online of similar issues from 2016 Nissan leafs. The issue occurs near daily since purchasing the car back in 2023. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
On January 9, a little after 12:30 pm, on Indian Head Highway (MD route 210) northbound near the Manokeek exit, after limiting drive power owing to battery degradation and cold weather (about 30 F) drive power and power steering failed entirely. There was no warning to pull over so I suspect this is an undocumented failure mode. After the car was towed home, it would not charge when plugged in until after I disconnected the 12 v battery and reconnected it after about ten minutes. It would then charge and after a few minutes I checked and it would send power to the wheels and power steering again. The state of charge of the lithium ion battery was about 86% throughout. This was not a failur
On Friday, November 1, at about 3 pm, the brakes failed pulling away from the curb in a forward direction after loading equipment into the vehicle. Really stomping the brakes as though they had a fluid problem did get them to engage. I think the problem occured again backing out of my driveway prior to Monday the 4th when I fixed the problem. Again, really slamming the brake peddle got the brake to engage. You may look at the vehicle if you wish. On Friday, I was at a large senior center party and there were many pedestrian with limited mobility near the exit. An out of control vehicle could have been very dangerous. I applied experience from internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles with
Drove home at 7PM mild day (65-70 degrees). Stopped the car and turned it off for an hour. Had to leave home at 8PM. Turned on the car and backed up the driveway. Tried to stop but break wasn't working.. Pressed all the way that ABS started trickling. Used the hand break to stop the car. Turned off the car and turned it back on. This is when I noticed all the dashboard lights are on including break and ABS and had the same break not working issue.. Pulled the car into the driveway slowly and turned it off till tomorrow morning.. Started the car tomorrow morning and everything was back to normal and driving without an issue.
2016 Nissan Leaf questions
Does the 2016 Nissan Leaf have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2016 Nissan Leaf: Defroster Instructions Error Can Reduce Windshield Visibility; Passenger Front Airbag May Not Deploy in a Crash; Passenger Air Bag May Fail to Deploy in a Crash; Passenger airbag may stay off in a crash. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Nissan Leaf?
Based on 36 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes (16), Electrical System (13), Fuel/Propulsion System (8).
How do I check if a recall on my 2016 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.