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Nissan Leaf: known issues clusters

All rows for this model in the Known Issues clusters dataset, newest model year first. Each year links to its consumer page, which shows the same records with context.

rows56
model years2011–2022 (11)
data through2026-09-20
method/data/methodology#known-issues
licenseCC BY 4.0 (derived)
nissan.csv (whole make)

Vehicle pages

2022 · 2021 · 2020 · 2019 · 2018 · 2016 · 2015 · 2014 · 2013 · 2012 · 2011

Rows

yearcluster_idlabelcomponent_codecomplaint_countdate_rangesource_complaint_countreviewed_at
2022leaf-2022-recall-25v655-dc-fast-charge-restrictionRecall 25V655 Level 3 DC fast-charging restrictionELECTRICAL SYSTEM442025-10-24 → 2026-08-05892026-08-20
2022leaf-2022-hv-battery-propulsion-loss-turtle-modeHigh-voltage battery voltage sag and propulsion lossELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN72023-09-26 → 2026-06-17892026-08-20
2021leaf-2021-hv-battery-recall-25v655-fire-riskHV battery recall 25V655 fire risk during DC fast chargingELECTRICAL SYSTEM222025-09-02 → 2026-07-26522026-08-21
2021leaf-2021-recall-25v655-no-remedy-loss-of-useRecall 25V655 remedy delay and DC fast charging loss of useELECTRICAL SYSTEM142025-11-04 → 2026-06-22522026-08-21
2021leaf-2021-backup-camera-failureRear backup camera display failureVISIBILITY/WIPER82023-10-28 → 2025-10-15522026-08-21
2021leaf-2021-defroster-heater-cold-weatherDefroster and heater inoperability in cold weatherVISIBILITY/WIPER22023-04-03 → 2025-11-15522026-08-21
2021leaf-2021-airbag-non-deployment-crashAirbag non-deployment in crash eventsAIR BAGS, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS, UNKNOWN OR OTHER22022-04-01 → 2022-04-01522026-08-21
2020nissan-leaf-2020-battery-thermal-eventHigh-voltage battery overheating and loss of propulsionPOWER TRAIN, ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM192023-11 → 2026-081622026-08-23
2020nissan-leaf-2020-backup-camera-failureBackup camera image failure or dropoutUNKNOWN OR OTHER, BACK OVER PREVENTION102020-10 → 2026-011622026-08-23
2020nissan-leaf-2020-recall-remedy-delayUnavailable remedy for DC fast-charging battery recallELECTRICAL SYSTEM1152024-12 → 2026-071622026-08-23
2020nissan-leaf-2020-fca-system-malfunctionForward collision avoidance system malfunctionFORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE82020-09 → 2026-061622026-08-23
2019nissan-leaf-2019-battery-power-lossBattery charge collapse and turtle mode while drivingELECTRICAL SYSTEM142024-11 → 2026-072532026-08-20
2019nissan-leaf-2019-battery-inoperableHigh-voltage battery failure, unable to charge or startELECTRICAL SYSTEM142025-05 → 2026-082532026-08-20
2019nissan-leaf-2019-l3-fastcharge-recallLevel 3 DC fast-charging recall with no available remedyELECTRICAL SYSTEM1602024-10 → 2026-072532026-08-20
2019nissan-leaf-2019-brake-loss-warningLoss of braking effectiveness with dashboard warningSERVICE BRAKES32024-10 → 2026-042532026-08-20
2018nissan-leaf-2018-brake-power-lossLoss of brake pedal power or responseSERVICE BRAKES62018-05 → 2026-08662026-08-28
2018nissan-leaf-2018-body-structureDoor and body structure defectsSTRUCTURE42020-02 → 2025-12662026-08-28
2018nissan-leaf-2018-wiper-linkageWindshield wiper linkage failure in cold or wet weatherVISIBILITY/WIPER22025-12 → 2026-05662026-08-28
2018nissan-leaf-2018-steering-wheel-trimSteering wheel trim causing hand lacerationsSTEERING22021-10 → 2023-05662026-08-28
2018nissan-leaf-2018-sudden-accelerationSudden acceleration during e-pedal or cruise control useVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL122018-05 → 2026-01662026-08-28
2018nissan-leaf-2018-aeb-malfunctionAutomatic emergency braking system malfunctionsFORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE82018-06 → 2024-07662026-08-28
2018nissan-leaf-2018-ev-power-lossLoss of drive power from traction battery faultsELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM182019-05 → 2026-07662026-08-28
2018nissan-leaf-2018-occupant-sensorSeat belt and airbag occupant-sensor false warningsAIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS42022-07 → 2025-06662026-08-28
2016leaf-2016-battery-capacity-degradationTraction battery capacity degradationFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM22017-11 → 2017-11362026-08-30
2016leaf-2016-brake-failure-at-speedService brake failure requiring emergency stopSERVICE BRAKES162017-06 → 2026-07362026-08-30
2016leaf-2016-sudden-power-loss-neutralSudden loss of drive power, shift to neutralPOWER TRAIN, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM102016-12 → 2025-01362026-08-30
2016leaf-2016-airbag-recall-parts-delayAir bag recall repair delayed by parts shortageAIR BAGS22016-07 → 2016-09362026-08-30
2015leaf-2015-motive-power-lossLoss of motive power while drivingPOWER TRAIN62015-05 → 2025-051072026-07-30
2015leaf-2015-brake-loss-while-drivingLoss of braking while driving with ABS warning lightsSERVICE BRAKES352015-01 → 2026-041072026-07-30
2015leaf-2015-startup-brake-rollawayBrake non-engagement at startup with vehicle rollawaySERVICE BRAKES302015-02 → 2024-031072026-07-30
2015leaf-2015-cold-weather-brake-failureBrake failure in cold temperaturesSERVICE BRAKES102015-02 → 2023-091072026-07-30
2015leaf-2015-unintended-accelerationUnintended acceleration and stuck accelerator pedalVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL62015-08 → 2024-091072026-07-30
2015leaf-2015-airbag-occupant-sensorPassenger airbag occupant sensor deactivationAIR BAGS52014-12 → 2016-111072026-07-30
2014leaf-2014-visibility-systemWindshield wiper and defroster malfunctionVISIBILITY22016-12 → 2017-01342026-09-07
2014leaf-2014-brake-failureSudden loss of braking powerSERVICE BRAKES192015-02 → 2024-07342026-09-07
2014leaf-2014-passenger-airbag-sensorFront passenger air bag status sensor malfunctionAIR BAGS42014-06 → 2015-06342026-09-07
2014leaf-2014-power-steering-lossPower steering assist lossSTEERING22014-05 → 2022-03342026-09-07
2014leaf-2014-fire-while-chargingVehicle fire while chargingELECTRICAL SYSTEM22018-02 → 2018-03342026-09-07
2013nissan-leaf-2013-brake-failureSudden loss of braking force while drivingSERVICE BRAKES322013-10 → 2025-01812026-09-09
2013nissan-leaf-2013-wiper-visibilityWindshield wiper and washer spray malfunctionVISIBILITY/WIPER52013-08 → 2019-10812026-09-09
2013nissan-leaf-2013-airbag-ocs-faultAirbag warning light from occupant classification sensorAIR BAGS172014-12 → 2023-07812026-09-09
2013nissan-leaf-2013-12v-battery-charging12-volt battery drain and charging system failureELECTRICAL SYSTEM182013-06 → 2023-11812026-09-09
2013nissan-leaf-2013-unintended-accelerationUnintended acceleration during low-speed maneuveringVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL52015-04 → 2017-07812026-09-09
2012nissan-leaf-2012-low-speed-brake-grabBrake grab and pulsation at low speedSERVICE BRAKES72016-03 → 2023-06572026-09-09
2012nissan-leaf-2012-brake-failure-to-stopBrake lockup or failure to release during hard brakingSERVICE BRAKES132012-07 → 2020-03572026-09-09
2012nissan-leaf-2012-battery-charge-rangeBattery charge indicator and range depletionELECTRICAL SYSTEM92013-02 → 2025-01572026-09-09
2012nissan-leaf-2012-a-pillar-blind-spotA-pillar blind spot obstructing forward visibilityVISIBILITY/WIPER22015-04 → 2016-06572026-09-09
2012nissan-leaf-2012-airbag-occupant-sensorPassenger seat airbag occupant sensor failureAIR BAGS102014-08 → 2024-07572026-09-09
2012nissan-leaf-2012-accelerator-pedal-stuckAccelerator pedal sticking or unintended accelerationVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL32012-08 → 2021-08572026-09-09
2011leaf-2011-brake-grab-low-speedRegenerative brake grab and release at low speedSERVICE BRAKES222011-07 to 2024-05952026-09-09
2011leaf-2011-battery-capacity-lossTraction battery capacity loss over timeELECTRICAL SYSTEM152012-08 to 2020-05952026-09-09
2011leaf-2011-range-display-inaccurateRange display overstates remaining chargeELECTRICAL SYSTEM42012-09 to 2019-03952026-09-09
2011leaf-2011-shifter-neutral-rollawayShifts to neutral instead of park at startupELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL32012-08 to 2015-05952026-09-09
2011leaf-2011-ocs-airbag-disableOccupant classification sensor disables passenger airbagAIR BAGS362015-10 to 2025-04952026-09-09
2011leaf-2011-speed-control-unresponsiveVehicle speed control unresponsive to pedalVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL32021-04 to 2023-07952026-09-09
2011leaf-2011-sudden-power-lossSudden loss of propulsion power while drivingELECTRICAL SYSTEM32012-07 to 2017-05952026-09-09

Representative quotes are in the CSV and JSON files (fields quote_1_odi … quote_3_text), and on each vehicle page.

Cite this

Derived data is CC BY 4.0. Link back to the page you used. Text and BibTeX below.

Wrench.Pro (2026). Known Issues clusters — Nissan Leaf [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/nissan/leaf
@misc{wrenchpro_known_issues_nissan_leaf_2026,
  author = {Wrench.Pro},
  title = {Wrench.Pro Known Issues clusters: Nissan Leaf},
  year = {2026},
  howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/nissan/leaf}},
  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}

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