2023 Nissan Leaf Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

3 safety recalls on file

The 2023 Nissan Leaf has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 23 complaints with NHTSA, including 7 crashes.

The most-reported problem area is Unknown Or Other (8 reports).

3Recalls
23Owner complaints
7Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2023 Nissan Leaf recalls

Leaf May Speed Up Unexpectedly After Changing Drive Mode

Recall 23V494Jul 17, 202366,159 vehicles affected

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.

Brake Fluid Leak Could Reduce Stopping Power

Recall 23V362May 22, 2023758 vehicles affected

Some 2023 Nissan LEAF vehicles may have had their right-hand brake tubes damaged during production.

Incorrect defroster instructions may reduce windshield visibility

Recall 23V048Feb 2, 202364,732 vehicles affected

The owner's manual instructions for operating the defroster are incorrect.

Most common 2023 Nissan Leaf problems

Problem areas named in the 23 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Unknown Or Other8
Vehicle Speed Control8
Forward Collision Avoidance5
Electrical System5
Visibility/Wiper3
Service Brakes3
Power Train2
Fuel/Propulsion System2
Steering1
Back Over Prevention1

What owners report

2026-10-27, Service Brakes
On 10/24/2026 at approximately 6:10 PM, I was driving this 2023 Nissan Leaf SV Plus (under 20,000 miles) southbound on I-575 in Woodstock, GA, with Intelligent Cruise Control and e-Pedal both engaged. When traffic ahead slowed, the vehicle did not slow down. I applied the brake pedal, but the vehicle did not decelerate as expected, and it struck the rear of the vehicle ahead. No warning I am aware of preceded the event. Earlier on the same drive, the vehicle also did not slow as expected when I braked for a yellow light, until I pressed the brake pedal very hard. No injuries. The vehicle sustained significant front-end damage. Police report: Woodstock PD Case WO26-003692. The vehicle is bein
2026-10-20, Electrical System
I am requesting information regarding the scope of Nissan's high-voltage battery safety recall 25V-655 (Nissan campaign R25C8) and whether early-production 2023 Nissan LEAF vehicles have been evaluated for the same potential defect. Vehicle information: Vehicle: 2023 Nissan LEAF SV Plus VIN: [XXX] Assembly plant: [XXX] Manufacture date: September 2022 Battery: 60+ kWh lithium-ion Battery ID reported by LeafSpy: N5M10318 Current mileage: Approximately 36,000 miles According to Nissan's XXX recall filing, Nissan identified 19,077 affected 2021–2022 LEAF vehicles using its production records. My vehicle was manufactured at the same Smyrna facility approximately four months after the
2026-10-14, Electrical System
The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Leaf. The contact stated that while driving at highway speeds on multiple occasions, the battery warning light illuminated, and an unknown warning message displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where diagnostic testing was performed; however, the contact was informed that the failure could not be duplicated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 33,900.
2026-09-04, Fuel/Propulsion System
My Nissan Leaf entered turtle mode on the freeways 8 times over the course of about a week and a half. This causes the car to slow itself down, and severely limit acceleration. The first time was on August 16th, 2026. This is incredibly dangerous, especially on the interstate. No one expects a car to be going 35mph on I-10, or any highway, therefore, this could have easily caused a severe rear end accident. I took it to Nissan of Mission Hills in Los Angeles for inspection after the first 4 times, they claimed that they couldn’t touch it without permission from corporate, and the next day said everything is fine. Due to severe safety concerns, I didn’t want to be driving it any longer an
2026-06-16, Unknown Or Other
The image displayed on the dashboard when backing up is, occasionally, blank. This only happens sporadically. When it does happen, it is annoying and dangerous.

2023 Nissan Leaf questions

Does the 2023 Nissan Leaf have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2023 Nissan Leaf: Leaf May Speed Up Unexpectedly After Changing Drive Mode; Brake Fluid Leak Could Reduce Stopping Power; Incorrect defroster instructions may reduce windshield visibility. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2023 Nissan Leaf?

Based on 23 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Unknown Or Other (8), Vehicle Speed Control (8), Forward Collision Avoidance (5).

How do I check if a recall on my 2023 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.

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