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- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:CHARGING:MODULE:SOFTWARE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
- Problem
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021-2022 LEAF vehicles equipped with a Level 3 quick charging port. The lithium-ion battery may overheat during Level 3 charging.
- Risk
- A quick charging battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Owners are advised not to use Level 3 quick charging until the remedy is completed. Dealers will update the battery software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed June 16, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's Customer Service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R25C8. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 4, 2025.
What this recall means for you
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. An overheating battery increases the risk of a fire.
Until the remedy is completed, do not use Level 3 quick charging on your vehicle. Dealers will update the battery software free of charge. Owner letters were mailed June 16, 2026. You can also contact Nissan Customer Service at 1-800-867-7669 (Nissan recall number R25C8), and check your VIN for open recalls on NHTSA.gov.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Nissan Leaf | 20212022 |
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