CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
- Problem
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2026 LEAF vehicles. The high voltage battery may have internal damage that can cause a short circuit within the battery module.
- Risk
- A short circuit in a high voltage battery module increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures and should not charge their vehicles until the remedy is completed. Dealers will inspect and replace the battery modules, as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 2, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261. Nissan's number for this recall is R25F1. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 27, 2026.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2026 Nissan Leaf vehicles may have internal damage to the high voltage traction battery. This damage can cause a short circuit within a battery module.
A short circuit in a high voltage battery module increases the risk of a fire. If you own an affected vehicle, Nissan advises you to park outside and away from structures, and not to charge the vehicle until the remedy has been completed.
Authorized Nissan dealers will inspect and replace the battery modules as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 2, 2026. You can contact Nissan customer service at 800-647-7261 (recall number R25F1), and you can check whether your VIN is included in this recall at NHTSA.gov.
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Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Nissan Leaf | 2026 |
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