2022 Nissan Leaf Recalls, Complaints & Specs
4 safety recalls list the 2022 Nissan Leaf, and owners have filed 95 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
4 safety recalls for the 2022 Nissan Leaf
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Software (electrical system) and traction battery (electrical system)
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.
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…
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Camera (back over prevention)
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2022 LEAF vehicles. Damage to the camera harness can cause distortion or loss of the rearview camera display image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rearview camera and harness for damage and replace them as necessary. If no damage is found, the dealer will apply protective tape and reroute the rearview camera harness. Repairs will be…
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Vehicle speed control
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.
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…
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Owners/service/other manual (equipment) and defroster/defogger/hvac system (visibility)
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…
Remedy: 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…
95 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2022 Nissan Leaf have filed 95 complaints with NHTSA; 7 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. Reports cite 3 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 102,089 miles. Complaints peaked in 2026 with 48 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“I am writing to formally document a catastrophic safety failure involving my vehicle, a Nissan LEAF, which resulted in a total vehicle fire, the destruction of personal property, and severe risk to hu”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 30, 2026 · Unknown or other
“I am submitting this complaint regarding a manufacturer‑performed recall on my 2022 Nissan LEAF that resulted in a complete loss of charging capability immediately after Nissan applied its software up”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 22, 2026 · Electrical system
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2022 Nissan Leaf (Leaf (40 kW-hr battery pack), Leaf (62 kW-hr battery pack), Leaf SV/SL (62 kW-hr battery pack)). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 104–111 MPGe |
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| City / Highway | 114–123 / 94–99 |
| Fuel | Electricity |
| EPA class | Midsize Cars |
| Transmission | Automatic (A1) |
Compare Nissan Leaf model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Nissan Leaf model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Nissan Leaf | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 Nissan Leaf | 0 | 95 |
| 2012 Nissan Leaf | 0 | 57 |
| 2013 Nissan Leaf | 5 | 81 |
| 2014 Nissan Leaf | 6 | 34 |
| 2015 Nissan Leaf | 4 | 110 |
| 2016 Nissan Leaf | 4 | 36 |
| 2017 Nissan Leaf | 2 | 17 |
| 2018 Nissan Leaf | 4 | 66 |
| 2019 Nissan Leaf | 5 | 259 |
| 2020 Nissan Leaf | 6 | 167 |
| 2021 Nissan Leaf | 4 | 56 |
| 2022 Nissan Leaf | 4 | 95 |
| 2023 Nissan Leaf | 3 | 20 |
| 2024 Nissan Leaf | 0 | 5 |
| 2025 Nissan Leaf | 0 | 7 |
| 2026 Nissan Leaf | 2 | 2 |
Checking a specific 2022 Nissan Leaf
How do I know if my 2022 Nissan Leaf has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 4 campaigns currently list the 2022 Nissan Leaf; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Nissan dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 23V048000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Nissan models
- Altima15,472 complaints
- Pathfinder7,355 complaints
- Rogue7,322 complaints
- Maxima6,955 complaints
- Murano5,958 complaints
- Sentra5,954 complaints
- Frontier3,357 complaints
- Versa3,325 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.