NHTSA Recall 20V412000: Camera (back over prevention)
Nissan North America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 6,157 vehicles. It affects 2020 Nissan Leaf.
| NHTSA campaign | 20V412000 |
|---|---|
| Component | BACK OVER PREVENTION › SENSING SYSTEM › CAMERA |
| Report received | July 17, 2020 |
| Owner notification | August 31, 2020 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020 LEAF electric vehicles. Under certain circumstances, the images for the back-up camera can disappear while in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Safety risk
The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will update the back-up camera software, free of charge. This recall began August 31, 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 20V412000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Nissan Leaf | 2020 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.