CarRecallWatchThe 2017 Nissan Leaf has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (4 reports).
2017 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.
Most common 2017 Nissan Leaf problems
Problem areas named in the 17 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 4 |
| Air Bags | 4 |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 |
| Power Train | 3 |
| Structure | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 2 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 2 |
| Seat Belts | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
What owners report
The manufacturer-installed 40kWh replacement battery has suffered an internal high-voltage isolation short to the vehicle chassis (Codes P0AA6/P31E7), creating an immediate fire and shock hazard. The component failed just 2 years after installation in 2024. Nissan is refusing to repair this severe safety defect because the vehicle's original body frame is past its warranty window.
The reduction gear/transaxle failing. Metal in fluid leads to increased noise. Drivetrain will eventually fail and unsafe to drive. Case #56669999 was filed with Nissan Consumer Affairs and they have denied assistance for out of warranty repair. While the car is outside the number of years in the warranty, at 37K miles it is still well within the 60K mileage warranty. A drivetrain should not fail with such low mileage despite years in service.
My son and I were in a major crash on a freeway, we were hit by a semi-truck, sent into a spin, hit by another vehicle and stopped by slamming into freeway guardrail. The car was totaled. My son was driving and airbags on the drivers side all deployed but nothing deployed on the passenger side at all.
Airbag light flashing. Airbag might not deploy in event of accident. Nissan service stated "code B00A0 triggered in SRS control unit. Failure within OCS circuit. Recommends replacement of OCS SENSORS and Control Unit." Stated my VIN is not included in all the other OCS recalls.
My Nissan LEAF's airbag warning light is flashing, so I took it to the local dealer called Mike Rezi Nissan in Atlanta, GA area. They inspected it, and came back with the OCS control unit & sensor failure report, and wanted a thousand dollars to replace them. While there is a OCS recall for multi Nissan models, and my car is left out, and the VIN# is not included in this recall... ** also called Nissan custome affair, and I was told the same thing about my VIN# has no OCS recall, and was provided no explanation ** ** the LEAF's been driving normal, no accidents, and clean record **
2017 Nissan Leaf questions
Does the 2017 Nissan Leaf have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2017 Nissan Leaf: Defroster Instructions Error Can Reduce Windshield Visibility; Passenger Front Airbag May Not Deploy in a Crash. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Nissan Leaf?
Based on 17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (4), Air Bags (4), Unknown Or Other (3).
How do I check if a recall on my 2017 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.