NHTSA Recall 23V048000: Owners/service/other manual (equipment) and defroster/defogger/hvac system (visibility)
Nissan North America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 64,732 vehicles. It affects 2018–2023 Nissan Leaf.
| NHTSA campaign | 23V048000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | R22C5 |
| Components | EQUIPMENT › OTHER › OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; VISIBILITY › DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM |
| Report received | February 2, 2023 |
| Owner notification | March 30, 2023 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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."
Safety risk
Reduced defroster performance can limit visibility out of the windshield, increasing the risk of a crash.
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 at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R22C5.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 23V048000
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.