CarRecallWatch- Component
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Problem
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2023 LEAF vehicles. The vehicle may accelerate unintentionally if the driving mode is changed ("D" to "B"; e-Pedal "On"; or "ECO" mode) after disengaging the cruise control.
- Risk
- Unintentional acceleration can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will reprogram the vehicle control module (VCM), free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 30, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R23A6.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
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. The unintended acceleration can increase the risk of a crash.
The repair is free. Authorized Nissan dealers will reprogram the vehicle control module (VCM). Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 30, 2023. You can also contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669, referencing recall number R23A6. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
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Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
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