- The 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.
- The risk
- Unintentional acceleration can increase the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2023 Nissan Leaf Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2023 Nissan Leaf have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in July 2023 for the vehicle speed control.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical Leaf year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2023 Nissan Leaf recalls 3
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2023 LEAF vehicles. The right-hand brake tubes may have been damaged during production and could corrode, possibly causing a hole in the brake line and a brake fluid leak.
- The risk
- A brake fluid leak can reduce braking performance and extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect and replace the right-hand brake tube, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 7, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC976.
- The problem
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2023 LEAF vehicles. The Owner's Manual instructions for defroster operation are incorrect, and may result in reduced defroster performance under specific conditions. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 103, "Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems."
- The risk
- Reduced defroster performance can limit visibility out of the windshield, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Nissan will mail an addendum with updated instructions on how to operate the defroster, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 1, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R22C5.
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Nissan Leaf: every year compared
All Leaf years2023 Nissan Leaf vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Nissan Leaf | 0 | 3 | A | |
| 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 | 473 | 14 | F | Compare |
| 2023 Tesla Model 3 | 431 | 12 | D | Compare |
| 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5 | 389 | 4 | D | Compare |
| 2023 Kia EV6 | 140 | 4 | C | Compare |
| 2023 Chevrolet Bolt Euv | 119 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2023 Rivian R1S | 76 | 10 | C | Compare |
| 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV | 63 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 | 56 | 5 | C | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2023 Nissan Leaf
Does the 2023 Nissan Leaf have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2023 Nissan Leaf: vehicle speed control (July 2023); hoses, lines / piping, and fittings (May 2023); owners / service / other manual (February 2023). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2023 Nissan Leaf had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2023 Nissan Leaf a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 90 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Nissan Leaf year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Nissan Leaf years have the most complaints?
2019 (261), 2020 (168), 2015 (111). See every Nissan Leaf year compared.
What should I do if my 2023 Nissan Leaf has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data