NHTSA Recall 26V188000: Traction battery (electrical system)
Park outside Nissan North America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 51 vehicles. It affects 2026 Nissan Leaf.
| NHTSA campaign | 26V188000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | R25F1 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › PROPULSION SYSTEM › TRACTION BATTERY |
| Report received | March 25, 2026 |
| Owner notification | August 28, 2026 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2026 LEAF vehicles. The high voltage battery may have internal damage that can cause a short circuit within the battery module.
Safety risk
A short circuit in a high voltage battery module increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures and should not charge their vehicles until the remedy is completed. Dealers will inspect and replace the battery modules, as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 2, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261. Nissan's number for this recall is R25F1. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 27, 2026.
Vehicles covered by recall 26V188000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Nissan Leaf | 2026 |
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.