CarRecallWatchThe 2021 Nissan Leaf has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 57 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 5 fires, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (32 reports).
2021 Nissan Leaf recalls
Quick charging can overheat battery and cause fire
Certain 2021 and 2022 Nissan LEAF vehicles with a Level 3 quick charging port may have a lithium-ion battery that overheats during Level 3 (DC quick) charging.
Rearview camera image can distort or fail, raising crash risk
The rearview camera harness on certain Nissan Leaf vehicles can be damaged, which can cause the rear camera display to distort or go blank.
Leaf May Speed Up Unexpectedly After Changing Drive Mode
Some 2018-2023 Nissan Leaf vehicles can accelerate on their own if the driver changes the driving mode (from D to B, turning e-Pedal on, or switching to ECO mode) after turning off cruise control.
Incorrect defroster instructions may reduce windshield visibility
The owner's manual instructions for operating the defroster are incorrect.
Most common 2021 Nissan Leaf problems
Problem areas named in the 57 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 32 |
| Unknown Or Other | 13 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 10 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 6 |
| Engine | 6 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 4 |
| Power Train | 3 |
| Back Over Prevention | 3 |
| Air Bags | 2 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 |
What owners report
So on October 1st, my car, my nissan Leaf went into turtle mode for the first time. And then yesterday, while I was on the highway, it went into turtle mode, dropped down to 50 miles per hour, and I got off the highway, and the car wouldn't move anymore. I had to turn off the car, wait a couple minutes, and turn it back on, and then it worked again. I was told to contact the dealer to get a car rental. The dealer said that they don't have any loaners available and that other customers are waiting. I contacted Nissan, and Nissan is using a third party called Morley to handle this, and Nissan's saying that Morley's in charge of it and Morley isn't responding. I have a car that's under warr
The Automatic Emergency Braking system on my 2021 Nissan Leaf S Plus engaged erroneously (phantom braking) twice. One time was on a sunny day in August 2026 when I had just backed out of my driveway onto my residential street. There was a person walking well to the right side of the road about 100 feet ahead of me. I had just finished backing out and put the car in drive and stepped on the accelerator when the AEB system suddenly engaged despite there being nothing at all directly in front of the car. The second incident was in August or September 2026 when I had come to a stop at a stop sign on a covered roadway just outside a parking garage. As soon as I stepped on the accelerator to make
Incident Summary & Ineffective Recall Remedy: I am reporting an acute high-voltage battery cell collapse on my 2021 Nissan LEAF (VIN: [XXX]). The vehicle previously received the software update for NHTSA Recall #25V655 (Nissan Recall #R25C8) at Kings Nissan. The software patch failed to repair the underlying defective battery hardware. Following a second service visit on XXX where Kings Nissan tested only the auxiliary 12V lead-acid battery to dismiss my complaint, I purchased an independent CAN-bus diagnostic tool. On XXX (63,702 miles), LeafSpy telemetry confirmed Cell #31 is severely degraded, exhibiting a 191â307 mV voltage collapse. This causes sudden dashboard state-of-charge drops
The contact owned a 2021 Nissan Leaf. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V655000 (Electrical System). The contact stated that while at a dealer charging the vehicle for approximately 15- 20 minutes, there was a fire coming from the front of the vehicle. The fire was extinguished by the fire department after several hours. A Police report was not filed. No injuries, medical attention, or damages were reported. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot and was deemed a total loss. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 25,000.
A recall fix was done for the back up camera about a year ago. That was a national recall for an issue with the system. My car started the same exact issue about 3 weeks ago. No back up camera, pink or blue screen, glitchy. I contacted Nissan about it and it didn't seem like they wanted to make the repair again or fix the issue at no cost. I was wondering if other owners have had the same issue and if you can intervene. Thank you
2021 Nissan Leaf questions
Does the 2021 Nissan Leaf have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2021 Nissan Leaf: Quick charging can overheat battery and cause fire; Rearview camera image can distort or fail, raising crash risk; Leaf May Speed Up Unexpectedly After Changing Drive Mode; Incorrect defroster instructions may reduce windshield visibility. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Nissan Leaf?
Based on 57 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (32), Unknown Or Other (13), Fuel/Propulsion System (10).
How do I check if a recall on my 2021 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.