2016 NISSAN LEAF

4 recalls, 49 complaints - 120 TSBs - 4/5 safety rating

23V296000 Apr 26, 2023
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Defect Description
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2013-2017 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... Read more
Consequence
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 May 26, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R23A1.
94,343 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
17V253000 Apr 13, 2017
AIR BAGS
Defect Description
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2017 LEAF and 2014, 2016 and 2017 Sentra vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error within the air bag inflators, the passenger frontal air bag may not properly deploy in the event of a crash.
Consequence
In the event of a crash, if the front passenger air bag doesn't deploy properly, it can increase the risk of injury to passengers.
Remedy
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began June 7, 2017. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
30,038 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
16V436000 Jun 15, 2016
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Defect Description
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016 LEAF vehicles manufactured February 24, 2016, to March 23, 2016, and Sentra vehicles manufactured February 9, 2016, to March 4, 2016. The wiring harness connector may disconnect from the dual-stage passenger air bag.
Consequence
If the wiring harness disconnects, the passenger air bag may not to deploy during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wiring harness connector for proper engagement and, if necessary, replace the passenger air bag module and main body harness, free of charge. The recall began on August 9, 2016. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
4,355 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
16V244000 Apr 26, 2016
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
Defect Description
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima, 2013-2016 Nissan Altima, NV200, LEAF, Sentra, and Pathfinder, 2014-2016 Nissan NV200 Taxi, Infiniti QX60, QX60 Hybrid, and Q50 Hybrid, 2014-2017 Nissan Rogue and Infiniti Q50, 2015-2016 Nissan Murano, Murano... Read more
Consequence
If the passenger frontal air bag does not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, the passenger is at an increased risk of injury.
Remedy
Nissan will notify their owners. Chevrolet City Express owners will be notified by General Motors. Dealers will reprogram the Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) and OCS Electronic Control Unit (ECU) in Altima, Maxima, Murano, Rogue, and Sentra vehicles, and replace the OCS ECU in LEAF, NV200, NV200 Taxi, ... Read more
3,296,947 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.

Complaint Statistics

49 total complaints 1 crashes 2 fires

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
SERVICE BRAKES12
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM7
UNKNOWN OR OTHER5
AIR BAGS4
ENGINE4
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM4
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY2
POWER TRAIN2
SEAT BELTS2
TIRES2
ENGINE Apr 10, 2025
Incident date: Jan 1, 2024
The contact called on behalf of the owner of the 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while his mother-in-law was driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated and the engine overheated. Additionally, the contact stated that the message to “Pull over and turn off the ... Read more
POWER TRAIN Jan 9, 2025
Incident date: Jan 9, 2025
This vehicle started having periods of time that felt and sounded like you were running over rumble strips. This started happening at 38,000 miles and it would happen every 30 seconds to 1 min when going a steady speed. Also when shifting into different gears. Took it to a private mechanic and had t... Read more
STRUCTURE Jan 9, 2025
Incident date: Jan 9, 2025
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The deal... Read more
ENGINE Jan 9, 2025
Incident date: Jan 9, 2025
The contact owns a 2020 Dodge Charger. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost automotive power and the steering wheel would seize with no warning light illuminated. The contact was able to restart the vehicle then the check engine warning light would be illuminate... Read more
SEAT BELTS Nov 5, 2024
Incident date: Nov 1, 2024
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Fusion Energi. The contact stated while parked and attempting to fasten the rear passenger's side and driver's side seat belts, the seat belts failed to retract. The vehicle was taken to a dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the fa... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR Nov 5, 2024
Incident date: Nov 1, 2024
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Fiesta. The vehicle had failed to start. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle failed to reverse. The transmission warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was not safe to drive. The contact related the failure to Ford Campaign Numb... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Apr 23, 2024
Incident date: Apr 21, 2024
My engine failed after only 104k miles. I took my car in to get an oil change and it had rod knock which randomly started when I had oil already in the engine. This was just a random failure because it was completely find the day before and then the next day it started when I knew i was going to put... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Mar 24, 2024
Incident date: Nov 27, 2023
3rd battery in 2019 Outback. Park car and next day battery is dead. And fully dead. Does not even want to take a charge at times…. 39000 on vehicle. Dealer could not find anything. Coincidently the passenger front window quits working also. There is no warning to this just next day vehicle ... Read more
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES Mar 22, 2024
Incident date: Mar 18, 2024
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that upon entering the vehicle, she observed that the driver's side door failed to securely latch closed. The door-ajar warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the door latch. The vehicle... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Jan 23, 2024
Incident date: Jan 10, 2024
Shift performance unavailable and my steering wheel gets hard to turn and my car won’t accelerate. Sometimes won’t shift to drive & the parking break will stay on even when not pressed
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Jan 23, 2024
Incident date: Jan 10, 2024
While driving car cut off and smoke filled inside car. This could have caused a major accident and harm to myself and others. Had to have car towed to dealership for repair that should have not have happened for this age of car. I just had to pay out for a previous repair a few months before this... Read more
TIRES Oct 9, 2023
Incident date: Jan 8, 2023
Driver side front tire collapsed on side wall while driving. 4 days later the passenger side tire also collapsed while driving almost causing accident. Tires are relatively new installed in May 2022 and have only 14,500 miles of use. Losing TWO (2) tires the same week for sidewall failure is very... Read more
AIR BAGS Oct 9, 2023
Incident date: Jan 8, 2023
Have not heard anything since February 2023 regarding repair of driver's side air bag inflator. The driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling resulting in seri... Read more
TIRES Oct 9, 2023
Incident date: Jan 8, 2023
Driver side front tire collapsed on side wall while driving. 4 days later the passenger side tire also collapsed while driving almost causing accident. Tires are relatively new installed in May 2022 and have only 14,500 miles of use. Losing TWO (2) tires the same week for sidewall failure is very... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Mar 10, 2023
Incident date: Mar 8, 2023
Slide unit not working properly, at repair shop and telling me it is a factory structural problem. Keystonerv.com told me out of warranty and i would have to bring it to a Keystone authorized dealer. That is 4 hours from me to have it looked at. I call the dealer and was told that i would have to pa... Read more
STEERING Feb 2, 2023
Incident date: Jan 27, 2023
Same issue is occurring in my vehicle as a recall that has occurred with years up to 2016. Upon startup in cold weather the power steering fluid leaks from the vehicle.
SEAT BELTS Feb 2, 2023
Incident date: Jan 27, 2023
Front passenger side Seat belt won’t stay fastened. Seat belts continues to pop loose or won’t latch at all.
POWER TRAIN Feb 2, 2023
Incident date: Jan 27, 2023
Car shifted into neutral at highway speeds and would not go back into drive on 3 separate occasions over the past 6 days. Car is an EV and there was no warning and the battery SOC was 50% or more on all occasions. Can can be shifted from neutral to park only, not drive or reverse. Very unsafe to ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Dec 24, 2022
Incident date: Dec 21, 2022
We were driving the car on a highway (the 405 in Los Angeles) in the midafternoon on December 21. We were going uphill and in the flow of traffic. I'd say the speed was about 60-65. The car was functioning well. Then, the driver accelerated to pass a car and suddenly the car lost all power and w... Read more
ENGINE Dec 24, 2022
Incident date: Dec 21, 2022
We were driving the car on a highway (the 405 in Los Angeles) in the midafternoon on December 21. We were going uphill and in the flow of traffic. I'd say the speed was about 60-65. The car was functioning well. Then, the driver accelerated to pass a car and suddenly the car lost all power and w... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Dec 24, 2022
Incident date: Dec 21, 2022
We were driving the car on a highway (the 405 in Los Angeles) in the midafternoon on December 21. We were going uphill and in the flow of traffic. I'd say the speed was about 60-65. The car was functioning well. Then, the driver accelerated to pass a car and suddenly the car lost all power and w... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Oct 24, 2022
Incident date: Aug 28, 2022
Vehicle is 2016 Nissan Leaf. Odometer reading 42,537. On August 28, 2022 in a shopping center parking lot under fair weather conditions and temperatures in the 80s, upon starting car, brake system control light and ABS indicator light both illuminated. Pulled car back into parking spot. Brakes d... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY May 26, 2022
Incident date: Apr 4, 2022
The driver's side door handle broke on my 2016 Nissan LEAF. Investigating the issue online, I found that many owners have had this issue, and the fix often breaks again. It's a safety issue for owner or emergency responders wouldn't be able to get the driver's door open without breaking the glass.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY Feb 2, 2022
Incident date: Feb 2, 2022
The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Leaf. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the "Low Battery Mode" warning message was displayed while the battery was fully charged, which caused the vehicle to inadvertently decelerate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The dealer replaced... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Jan 23, 2021
Incident date: Dec 13, 2020
THE NISSAN LEAF WAS BEING DRIVEN ON A 35 MPH ROAD IN A HILLY AREA. WHILE GOING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH ON A DOWNHILL CURVE COMING UP TO A RED LIGHT THE DRIVER APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THEY DID NOT ENGAGE WITH NORMAL PRESSURE. THE DRIVER THEN PUSHED THE BRAKE PEDDLE ALL THE WAY DOWN TO THE FLOOR BEFORE TH... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Aug 9, 2020
Incident date: Jul 31, 2020
DURING CONDITIONS OF LOW 12V BATTERY CHARGE, THE VEHICLE WILL OCCASIONALLY START, GO INTO A DRIVE MODE ("R" OR "D") BUT THE BRAKES WILL NOT OPERATE. I STRESS THAT THIS ONLY HAPPENS WHEN THE 12V BATTERY HAS LOW CHARGE, BUT NOT TOO LOW THAT THE VEHICLE WILL REFUSE TO START. I AM NOT THE ONLY P... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY Jan 22, 2020
Incident date: Nov 2, 2019
TL* THE CONSUMER OWNED A 2016 NISSAN LEAF. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE ASLEEP AT THEIR RESIDENCE, THEY WERE AWOKEN BY THE POLICE DEPARTMENT WHO INFORMED THEM THAT THEIR VEHICLE WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. NO INJURY WAS SUSTAINED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CONTACTED AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. A POLICE R... Read more
Fire
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Jan 22, 2020
Incident date: Nov 2, 2019
TL* THE CONSUMER OWNED A 2016 NISSAN LEAF. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE ASLEEP AT THEIR RESIDENCE, THEY WERE AWOKEN BY THE POLICE DEPARTMENT WHO INFORMED THEM THAT THEIR VEHICLE WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. NO INJURY WAS SUSTAINED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CONTACTED AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. A POLICE R... Read more
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Nov 15, 2019
Incident date: Oct 22, 2019
WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF 70 MPH, MY CAR TURNS OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY! I HAVE A VIDEO OF THIS ORDEAL THAT I'D BE HAPPY TO SEND OVER.
SERVICE BRAKES Oct 7, 2019
Incident date: Oct 7, 2019
NO BRAKES AT STARTUP. NO PREVIOUS PROBLEMS. DROVE 20 MILES NIGHT BEFORE. BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR WHILE BACKING OUT OF GARAGE.
SERVICE BRAKES Jul 25, 2019
Incident date: Jul 23, 2019
BRAKE STOPPED WORKING WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON SAN THOMAS EXPRESSWAY IN SANTA CLARA CITY IN CALIFORNIA; I IMMEDIATELY SWITCHED TO "PARK" AND ALSO USED MANUAL BRAKE, EVENTUALLY I MANAGED TO STOP IT; SINCE IT'S BLOCKING A LANE, POLICE CAME AND TOWED THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP. MILEAGE IS ESTIMATE SIN... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jun 26, 2019
Incident date: Jun 23, 2019
I DO NOT HAVE MUCH RANGE. AT 100% CHARGED I'M GETTING A RANGE OF 64 MILES. CONSIDERING THE CAR ONLY HAS 10K MILES ON IT, THAT'S TERRIBLE RANGE. MY CAR WAS SITTING STILL, IN PARK AND TURNED ON WHEN I TOOK THIS IMAGE.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Jun 1, 2019
Incident date: May 19, 2019
USING THE J-1772 CHARGE PORT AT A SHOPPING MALL WHILE GOING FOR A WALK; ON SUN 5/19 AS WE APPROACHED THE CAR TO LEAVE, WE NOTICED A STRONG ELECTRICAL SMELL. I DISENGAGED THE CHARGER, INSPECTED IT AND SAW NO ISSUES. OUR CAR, HOWEVER SHOWED DISTORTION IN THE PORT AT THE UPPER RIGHT. THE NEXT MORNIN... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Nov 18, 2018
Incident date: Nov 1, 2018
I HAVEN'T HAD AN ACCIDENT DUE TO THE BRAKES NOT WORKING, BUT I HAVE HAD SIMILAR ISSUES THAT OTHERS ARE REPORTING. I'VE LEARNED TO NOT FOLLOW CLOSE AT ALL. MINE IS ONLY AT LOW SPEEDS THAT I'VE NOTICED THE LACK OF BRAKES. SEEMS RANDOM, CANNOT DETERMINE A SPECIFIC SPEED OR CONDITIONS THAT ARE COMMON... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Nov 13, 2018
Incident date: Nov 10, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 NISSAN LEAF. WHILE DRIVING IN REVERSE, THE BRAKES FAILED TO ENGAGE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO PREMIER NISSAN OF METAIRIE (LOCATED AT 6636 VETERANS MEMORIAL BLVD, METAIRIE, LA 70003, (504) 455-5800) TO BE DIAGNOSED, BUT A FAILURE CODE COUL... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES May 24, 2018
Incident date: May 21, 2018
I HAD A BRAKE FAILURE AT POWER ON ISSUE ON MY 2016 NISSAN LEAF SL. NOTHING ON THE DASH ALERTED ME. THE BRAKES DID WORK, BUT IT SEEMED LIKE NO VACUUM ASSIST, SO HAD TO PRESS REALLY HARD. TOWED TO A DEALER. REPLACED THE 12V BATTERY. VERY SCARY, I ROLLED OUT INTO AN INTERSECTION AND LUCKILY I WAS NOT I... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Apr 11, 2018
Incident date: Mar 19, 2018
MY 2016 LEAF SL WAS DAMAGED IN A FAIRLY LOW SPEED COLLISION DURING HEAVY OFFICE RUSH TRAFFIC (AROUND 7:30AM IN THE MORNING). WHEN THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME SUDDENLY STOPPED, I ALSO BRAKED HARD. AT THAT TIME I HEARD ABS LIKE SOUND BUT THE CAR DID NOT ACTUALLY STOP, IT KEPT ON GOING AND HIT THE CAR IN FR... Read more
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES Feb 26, 2018
Incident date: Feb 26, 2018
CAR LOST ALL BREAK CAPABILITIES AS I APPROACHED A TRAFFIC LIGHT. BRAKE PEDAL WAS LOOSE AND CAR WOULD NOT ENGAGE BREAKS, LOUD CRACK SOUND ON FIRST PUMP BEFORE BREAK WAS LOST. SINCE I WAS GOING AT LOW SPEED (30MPH) I COULD EMPLOY MANUAL BREAK TO STOP VEHICLE. BREAK REMAIN IN FAILURE STATE TILL ON HOUR... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Feb 11, 2018
Incident date: Dec 15, 2017
ON 6 OCCASIONS THE BRAKES FAILED TO WORK ON FIRST CONTACT WHEN ATTEMPTING TO COME TO A FULL STOP AT EITHER A STOP LIGHT OR A STOP SIGN ON CITY STREETS. RELEASING THE BRAKE PEDAL AND REAPPLYING THE BRAKES FINALLY BROUGHT THE CAR TO A STOP. THIS HAPPENED TO BOTH MY HUSBAND AND MYSELF AND HAPPENED ON ... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Nov 21, 2017
Incident date: Nov 20, 2017
BATTERY DEGRADATION OCCURRING MUCH QUICKER THAN REASONABLY EXPECTED. DETAILS FOLLOW. CAR PURCHASED IN JUNE 2016. AFTER DRIVING A TOTAL OF 6,150 MILES UNDER CONDITIONS OF MODERATE TEMPERATURE, CONSERVATIVE DRIVING (NOT EXCEEDING 65 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY, USING ECO MODE AS RECOMMENDED IN THE MANUFAC... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Nov 1, 2017
Incident date: Oct 23, 2017
MY BATTERY LOST 2 OF MY 12 RANGE BARS AND NISSAN DOES NOT SEE ANY OF THIS AS AN ISSUE, OCTOBER 06, 2016 - 110 MILE RANGE MARCH 04, 2017 - AUGUST 28, 2017 - 76 MILE RANGE ' 1 BAR LOSS OCTOBER 23, 2017 - 65 - 72 MILE RANGE ' 2 BAR LOSS I CAN NO LONGER MAKE MY COMMUTE AFTER 1 YEAR OF... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Nov 1, 2017
Incident date: Oct 23, 2017
MY BATTERY LOST 2 OF MY 12 RANGE BARS AND NISSAN DOES NOT SEE ANY OF THIS AS AN ISSUE, OCTOBER 06, 2016 - 110 MILE RANGE MARCH 04, 2017 - AUGUST 28, 2017 - 76 MILE RANGE ' 1 BAR LOSS OCTOBER 23, 2017 - 65 - 72 MILE RANGE ' 2 BAR LOSS I CAN NO LONGER MAKE MY COMMUTE AFTER 1 YEAR OF... Read more
ENGINE Jul 27, 2017
Incident date: Jul 20, 2017
TRACTION MOTOR INVERTER FAILURE ON 2016 NISSAN LEAF. WHEN THIS INCIDENT OCCURRED, I WAS NOT ABLE TO CHARGE OR START THE CAR.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jul 27, 2017
Incident date: Jul 20, 2017
TRACTION MOTOR INVERTER FAILURE ON 2016 NISSAN LEAF. WHEN THIS INCIDENT OCCURRED, I WAS NOT ABLE TO CHARGE OR START THE CAR.
SERVICE BRAKES Jun 27, 2017
Incident date: Jun 22, 2017
WHILE APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION IN A BUSY AREA OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY, THE BRAKES FAILED ON MY NISSAN LEAF. THE BRAKE SHUDDERED UNDER MY FOOT, MUCH LIKE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES DO WHEN THEY'RE ENGAGED. AFTER I FELT THE SHUDDERING, THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT DOWN BUT THE VEHICLE DID NOT DECELERATE AS IT NORMALLY... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Dec 7, 2016
Incident date: Nov 29, 2016
DECEMBER 07, 2016 I BOUGHT NISSAN LEAF 2016 IN JUNE 30, 2016. ON NOVEMBER 29, 2016, IT JUST STOPPED AND NOT GOING IN REVERSE OR FORWARD, JUST STAY ON NEUTRAL AND PARK. IT HAS TWO RECALLS ISSUED BY TRANSPORT CANADA (# 2016179 AN # 2016302). NISSAN CANADA NEVER SEND MY ANY NOTIFICATION ABOUT RECALLS.... Read more
AIR BAGS Dec 7, 2016
Incident date: Nov 29, 2016
DECEMBER 07, 2016 I BOUGHT NISSAN LEAF 2016 IN JUNE 30, 2016. ON NOVEMBER 29, 2016, IT JUST STOPPED AND NOT GOING IN REVERSE OR FORWARD, JUST STAY ON NEUTRAL AND PARK. IT HAS TWO RECALLS ISSUED BY TRANSPORT CANADA (# 2016179 AN # 2016302). NISSAN CANADA NEVER SEND MY ANY NOTIFICATION ABOUT RECALLS.... Read more
AIR BAGS Sep 7, 2016
Incident date: Sep 7, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 NISSAN LEAF. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V244000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MAD... Read more
AIR BAGS Jul 26, 2016
Incident date: May 24, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 NISSAN LEAF. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V244000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MA... Read more

NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2016 NISSAN LEAF

2016 Nissan Leaf 5 HB FWD

CategoryRating
Overall Rating 4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Frontal Crash 4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Frontal Crash, Driver 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Frontal Crash, Passenger 3 / 5 ★★★☆☆
Side Crash 4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Side Crash, Driver 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash, Passenger 3 / 5 ★★★☆☆
Rollover 4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Rollover Risk 10.9%

Safety Technology

FeatureStatus
Electronic Stability ControlStandard
Forward Collision WarningNo
Lane Departure WarningNo

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Technical Service Bulletins, 2016 NISSAN LEAF

120 manufacturer communications from 86 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM29
350000 EQUIPMENT17
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY7
140000 AIR BAGS6
020000 SUSPENSION5
200000 WHEELS5
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY5
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)5
NTB08-097L Sep 21, 2023
010000 STEERING
DIAGNOSIS OF VEHICLE PULL (DRIFT) AND/OR STEERING WHEEL OFF-CENTER This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB23-049 Jun 16, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
12 VOLT BATTERY TESTING FOR IN-SERVICE VEHICLES SERVICE INFORMATION The following Service Information lists NNA procedural recommendations for establishing good connections while performing 12V battery testing. These recommendations ar
NTB23-053 Jun 16, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SILICONE-BASED LUBRICANT OR GREASE CAN DAMAGE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS SERVICE INFORMATION Do not apply Silicone-based lubricants or grease to, or around, any interior electrical components. To avoid the risk of death or severe personal
NTB13-107F Apr 27, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
VEHICLE KEY NOT DETECTED / AUTHENTICATED, ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB16-003C Apr 17, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
INTELLIGENT KEY REPLACEMENT OR SWAPPING BETWEEN VEHICLES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Discard all previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB03-074Q Apr 5, 2023
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
HEADLAMP, FOG LAMP, OR REAR COMBINATION LAMP FOGGING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB12-055J Mar 29, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
CLICKING NOISE FROM FRONT OR REAR AXLE DURING TAKE-OFF/ACCELERATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB19-071C Mar 9, 2023
140000 AIR BAGS
DTC B00A0-00 STORED This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB19-071C Mar 9, 2023
220000 SEATS
DTC B00A0-00 STORED This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB10-145B Mar 8, 2023
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
ABS/VDC CAN DIAGNOSIS INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB09-081J Feb 27, 2023
130000 VISIBILITY
WINDSHIELD CRACKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB09-081J Feb 27, 2023
160000 STRUCTURE
WINDSHIELD CRACKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB13-028H Feb 27, 2023
130000 VISIBILITY
REMOVING FOREIGN MATERIAL FROM THE WINDOW GLASS This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB13-028H Feb 27, 2023
160000 STRUCTURE
REMOVING FOREIGN MATERIAL FROM THE WINDOW GLASS This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB08-097K Feb 22, 2023
010000 STEERING
DIAGNOSIS OF VEHICLE PULL (DRIFT) AND/OR STEERING WHEEL OFF-CENTER This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB10-126C Feb 22, 2023
200000 WHEELS
WHEEL BEARING COLLISION DAMAGE This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB15-009L Feb 10, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NAVIGATION SYMPTOMS WHEN SD CARD IS MISSING OR WRONG CARD INSTALLED This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB22-101 Nov 23, 2022
100000 POWER TRAIN
DRIVE SHAFT BOOT SERVICE INFORMATION SERVICE INFORMATION If a Drive Shaft (Axle Shaft) Boot on an APPLIED VEHICLE is found to be leaking grease, AND There is no abnormal noise or obvious CV Joint risk due to water intrusion and/or com
NTB22-100 Nov 22, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
3G TELEMATICS HARDWARE DEACTIVATION SERVICE INFORMATION The APPLIED VEHICLES that come equipped with a factory installed SOS switch, located near the overhead map lamp, also come equipped with a wireless communication device called a
NTB12-055I Sep 27, 2022
100000 POWER TRAIN
CLICKING NOISE FROM FRONT OR REAR AXLE DURING TAKE-OFF/ACCELERATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB19-071B Apr 26, 2022
140000 AIR BAGS
DTC B00A0-00 STORED This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB22-026 Apr 5, 2022
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
SERVICE INFORMATION FOR FUEL GAUGE INACCURATE WITH DTCS STORED IN ECM SERVICE INFORMATION If a fuel level sensor has been diagnosed as sending an incorrect level signal, and one or more of the following DTCs are stored in the ECM, do n
NTB22-026 Apr 5, 2022
080000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
SERVICE INFORMATION FOR FUEL GAUGE INACCURATE WITH DTCS STORED IN ECM SERVICE INFORMATION If a fuel level sensor has been diagnosed as sending an incorrect level signal, and one or more of the following DTCs are stored in the ECM, do n
NTB22-026 Apr 5, 2022
117210 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:FUEL GAUGE:FUEL LEVEL FLOAT/SENSOR/SENDING UNIT
SERVICE INFORMATION FOR FUEL GAUGE INACCURATE WITH DTCS STORED IN ECM SERVICE INFORMATION If a fuel level sensor has been diagnosed as sending an incorrect level signal, and one or more of the following DTCs are stored in the ECM, do n
NTB22-026 Apr 5, 2022
061610 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE
SERVICE INFORMATION FOR FUEL GAUGE INACCURATE WITH DTCS STORED IN ECM SERVICE INFORMATION If a fuel level sensor has been diagnosed as sending an incorrect level signal, and one or more of the following DTCs are stored in the ECM, do n
NTB13-027C Feb 22, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CAN COMMUNICATION a?? NETWORK DIAGNOSTIC FLOW CHART This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB13-027C Feb 22, 2022
061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
CAN COMMUNICATION a?? NETWORK DIAGNOSTIC FLOW CHART This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB17-045C Dec 7, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CLEANING FRONT OR REAR COMBINATION LAMP ASSEMBLIES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB99-001F Dec 7, 2021
020000 SUSPENSION
STRUT AND SHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB12-055H Jun 9, 2021
100000 POWER TRAIN
CLICKING NOISE FROM FRONT OR REAR AXLE DURING TAKE-OFF/ACCELERATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB15-077D Jun 7, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SIGNAL TECH-II INTELLIGENT KEY BATTERY TEST AND SIGNAL CHECK This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB15-009K Mar 23, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NAVIGATION SYMPTOMS WHEN SD CARD IS MISSING OR WRONG CARD INSTALLED This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB15-009K Mar 23, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
NAVIGATION SYMPTOMS WHEN SD CARD IS MISSING OR WRONG CARD INSTALLED This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB15-001E Mar 22, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
AV CONTROL UNIT REPLACEMENT This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB15-001E Mar 22, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
AV CONTROL UNIT REPLACEMENT This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB15-077C Mar 16, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NISSAN; SIGNAL TECH-II INTELLIGENT KEY BATTERY TEST AND SIGNAL CHECK This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB15-077C Mar 16, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
NISSAN; SIGNAL TECH-II INTELLIGENT KEY BATTERY TEST AND SIGNAL CHECK This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB17-014A Mar 12, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BLUETOOTH, USB, AND AUX FUNCTION DIAGNOSTIC TOOL This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on page 3. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB17-014A Mar 12, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
BLUETOOTH, USB, AND AUX FUNCTION DIAGNOSTIC TOOL This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on page 3. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB10-135H Mar 10, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2011-2017 LEAF; TELEMATICS SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. The APPLIED VEHICLES section has been revised. No other changes have been made. Please discard all previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB19-071A Mar 5, 2021
140000 AIR BAGS
DTC B00A0-00 STORED This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB99-001e Feb 12, 2021
020000 SUSPENSION
STRUT AND SHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB12-055g Jan 17, 2020
020000 SUSPENSION
CLICKING NOISE FROM FRONT OR REAR AXLE DURING TAKE-OFF/ACCELERATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB14-059d Jan 7, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2011-2016 LEAF; 24 KWH HIGH VOLTAGE REPLACEMENT BATTERY PACK This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB20-001 Jan 7, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2016-2017 LEAF; 40 KWH HIGH VOLTAGE SERVICE BATTERY PACK SERVICE INFORMATION If the High Voltage (HV) Battery Pack needs to be replaced for any reason: i?? - The 40 kWh HV Battery Pack listed in the Parts Information table, on page 26,
NTB19-071 Sep 12, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
DTC B00A0-00 STORED IF YOU CONFIRM DTC B00A0-00 (OCCUPANT DETECTION SENSOR UNIT) is stored And OCS zero point reset cannot be performed (continued on the next page) And The following screen displays: ACTION 1. Check the Occupant
NTB19-071 Sep 12, 2019
140000 AIR BAGS
DTC B00A0-00 STORED IF YOU CONFIRM DTC B00A0-00 (OCCUPANT DETECTION SENSOR UNIT) is stored And OCS zero point reset cannot be performed (continued on the next page) And The following screen displays: ACTION 1. Check the Occupant
NTB19-055a Jul 23, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN 2011-2019 LEAF; LITHIUM-ION BATTERY BONDING PLATES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
P9312 2011-19 LE Jul 10, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Lithium-ion Battery Bonding Plate Voluntary Service Campaign ***** Campaign Summary***** Nissan is committed to the safety, security and satisfaction of our customers and their passengers, as well as the safety of Nissan technicians. Ni
P9312 LEAF Autom Jul 10, 2019
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
2011?2019 LEAF Lithium?ion Battery Bonding Plate Voluntary Service Campaign Automatic Parts Shipment
P9312 LEAF Autom Jul 10, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
2011?2019 LEAF Lithium?ion Battery Bonding Plate Voluntary Service Campaign Automatic Parts Shipment
NTB19-055 Jul 9, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN 2011-2019 LEAF; LITHIUM-ION BATTERY BONDING PLATES This bulletin applies to 2018-2019 vehicles equipped with a 40kWh lithium-ion battery. INTRODUCTION Nissan is conducting this voluntary service campaign on
NTB15-009j Jan 30, 2019
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
NAVIGATION SYMPTOMS WHEN SD CARD IS MISSINGOR WRONG CARD INSTALLED This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB13-097g Jan 29, 2019
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ALL MODEL YEAR 2012 AND NEWER NISSAN VEHICLES; EVAP LEAK DTC P0442, P0455, P0456 INFORMATION This bulletin does NOT apply to LEAF vehicles and Titan XD vehicles with V8 diesel engine. This bulletin has been amended. See Amendment His
NTB17-082b Jan 29, 2019
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
NISSAN; DTC P0456 CAUSED BY EVAP LEAK AT VENT CONTROL VALVE O-RING This bulletin does NOT apply to LEAF vehicles and Titan XD vehicles with V8 diesel engine. This bulletin has been amended. See Amendment History on the last page. Pl
NTB15-077b Oct 9, 2018
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
NISSAN; SIGNAL TECH-II INTELLIGENT KEY BATTERY TEST AND SIGNAL CHECK This bulletin has been amended. See Amendment History on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB17-040b Sep 24, 2018
200000 WHEELS
REVISED WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS This bulletin has been amended to add 2018-2019 Kicks. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
PC630 Jun 6, 2018
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
30 kWh Lithium-ion Battery Controller (LBC) Reprogram Voluntary Service Campaign ***** Campaign Summary***** Nissan is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign to reprogram the 30 kWh Lithium-ion Battery Controller (LBC) in 2016-17 model
PC630 Jun 6, 2018
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
30 kWh Lithium-ion Battery Controller (LBC) Reprogram Voluntary Service Campaign ***** Campaign Summary***** Nissan is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign to reprogram the 30 kWh Lithium-ion Battery Controller (LBC) in 2016-17 model
PC630 Jun 6, 2018
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
30 kWh Lithium-ion Battery Controller (LBC) Reprogram Voluntary Service Campaign ***** Campaign Summary***** Nissan is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign to reprogram the 30 kWh Lithium-ion Battery Controller (LBC) in 2016-17 model
PC630 Jun 6, 2018
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
30 kWh Lithium-ion Battery Controller (LBC) Reprogram Voluntary Service Campaign ***** Campaign Summary***** Nissan is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign to reprogram the 30 kWh Lithium-ion Battery Controller (LBC) in 2016-17 model
PC630 Jun 6, 2018
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
30 kWh Lithium-ion Battery Controller (LBC) Reprogram Voluntary Service Campaign ***** Campaign Summary***** Nissan is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign to reprogram the 30 kWh Lithium-ion Battery Controller (LBC) in 2016-17 model
PC630 Jun 6, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
30 kWh Lithium-ion Battery Controller (LBC) Reprogram Voluntary Service Campaign ***** Campaign Summary***** Nissan is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign to reprogram the 30 kWh Lithium-ion Battery Controller (LBC) in 2016-17 model
NTB18-039 Jun 5, 2018
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN 2016-2017 LEAF LITHIUM-ION BATTERY CONTROLLER REPROGRAM INTRODUCTION Nissan is conducting this voluntary service campaign on certain specific model year 2016-2017 LEAF vehicles to reprogram the Lithium-Ion Bat
NTB18-039 Jun 5, 2018
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN 2016-2017 LEAF LITHIUM-ION BATTERY CONTROLLER REPROGRAM INTRODUCTION Nissan is conducting this voluntary service campaign on certain specific model year 2016-2017 LEAF vehicles to reprogram the Lithium-Ion Bat
NTB15-009i May 23, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
NAVIGATION SYMPTOMS WHEN SD CARD IS MISSING OR WRONG CARD INSTALLED This bulletin has been amended. The tables on pages 6 - 9 have been revised. No other changes have been made. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB03-074m Apr 20, 2018
122000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS
FOG LAMP AND/OR HEADLAMP FOGGING This bulletin has been amended to add Fog Lamps and modify one step in the flow chart on page 3. No other changes have been made. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB03-074m Apr 20, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
FOG LAMP AND/OR HEADLAMP FOGGING This bulletin has been amended to add Fog Lamps and modify one step in the flow chart on page 3. No other changes have been made. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB16-018c Apr 9, 2018
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
MIL ON WITH P0603 STORED FOR ECM BACK UP CIRCUIT This bulletin does NOT apply to Titan equipped with Cummins V8 Diesel engine. This bulletin has been amended to add a NOTE in the Applied Vehicles. No other changes have been made. Plea
NTB16-018c Apr 9, 2018
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MIL ON WITH P0603 STORED FOR ECM BACK UP CIRCUIT This bulletin does NOT apply to Titan equipped with Cummins V8 Diesel engine. This bulletin has been amended to add a NOTE in the Applied Vehicles. No other changes have been made. Plea
NTB16-018c Apr 9, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
MIL ON WITH P0603 STORED FOR ECM BACK UP CIRCUIT This bulletin does NOT apply to Titan equipped with Cummins V8 Diesel engine. This bulletin has been amended to add a NOTE in the Applied Vehicles. No other changes have been made. Plea
NTB15-009h Apr 5, 2018
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NAVIGATION SYMPTOMS WHEN SD CARD IS MISSING OR WRONG CARD INSTALLED This bulletin has been amended. The tables on page 5 and 6 have been revised. No other changes have been made. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB15-009h Apr 5, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
NAVIGATION SYMPTOMS WHEN SD CARD IS MISSING OR WRONG CARD INSTALLED This bulletin has been amended. The tables on page 5 and 6 have been revised. No other changes have been made. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB11-044c Mar 23, 2018
200000 WHEELS
WHEEL BALANCING SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. The publication date has been revised to include the latest models and model years. No other changes have been made. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB15-009g Mar 6, 2018
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
NAVIGATION SYMPTOMS WHEN SD CARD IS MISSING OR WRONG CARD INSTALLED This bulletin has been amended. The Applied Vehicles section has been revised, and changes have been made to the table beginning on page 5. No other changes have been ma
NTB10-135g_optim Jan 17, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
2011-2017 LEAF; TELEMATICS SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. The APPLIED VEHICLES section has been revised. No other changes have been made. Please discard all previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB17-040a Nov 21, 2017
020000 SUSPENSION
REVISED WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS This bulletin has been amended to add 2018 Versa Sedan and 2018 Versa Note. No other changes have been made. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB11-044b Sep 25, 2017
200000 WHEELS
WHEEL BALANCING SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. The publication date has been revised to include the latest models and model years. No other changes have been made. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB11-044b Sep 25, 2017
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
WHEEL BALANCING SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. The publication date has been revised to include the latest models and model years. No other changes have been made. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB17-035b Aug 25, 2017
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2013 ? 2016 LEAF; OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM RETROFIT This bulletin has been amended. Pages 15 and 17 have been revised. No other changes have been made. Please discard all previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB17-035a Aug 10, 2017
143100 AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
2013 - 2016 LEAF; OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM RETROFIT This bulletin has been amended. The CLAIMS INFORMATION section has been revised. No other changes have been made. Please discard all previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB15-009f Aug 1, 2017
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
NAVIGATION SYMPTOMS WHEN SD CARD IS MISSING OR WRONG CARD INSTALLED This bulletin has been amended. Changes have been made to the parts table on page 5 under 17.5MY Murano. No other changes were made. Please discard previous versions of
NTB15-009f Aug 1, 2017
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
NAVIGATION SYMPTOMS WHEN SD CARD IS MISSING OR WRONG CARD INSTALLED This bulletin has been amended. Changes have been made to the parts table on page 5 under 17.5MY Murano. No other changes were made. Please discard previous versions of
NTB15-001d Jul 25, 2017
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
AV CONTROL UNIT REPLACEMENT This bulletin applies only to vehicles equipped with Navigation. This bulletin has been amended. Changes have been made throughout. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB15-009e Jul 13, 2017
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
NAVIGATION SYMPTOMS WHEN SD CARD IS MISSING OR WRONG CARD INSTALLED This bulletin has been amended. Changes have been made throughout. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB12-055f Jun 20, 2017
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
CLICKING NOISE FROM FRONT OR REAR AXLE DURING TAKE-OFF/ACCELERATION This bulletin has been amended. The APPLIED VEHICLES section has been revised. No other changes have been made. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB14-059c Apr 25, 2017
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2011-2017 LEAF; REPLACEMENT HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY PACK This bulletin has been amended. The Parts Information has been revised. No other changes have been made. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB14-059c Apr 25, 2017
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
2011-2017 LEAF; REPLACEMENT HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY PACK This bulletin has been amended. The Parts Information has been revised. No other changes have been made. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB17-040 Apr 11, 2017
020000 SUSPENSION
REVISED WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS SERVICE INFORMATION For the Applied Vehicles, some wheel alignment specifications listed in the Front Suspension (FSU) and Rear Suspension (RSU) sections of the Electronic Service Manual (ESM) have
NTB17-038 Apr 4, 2017
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2011-2017 LEAF; LABEL REQUIRED FOR BATTERY MODULE WARRANTY RETURN SERVICE INFORMATION LEAF battery modules that are replaced under warranty are required to have a return label affixed to the module being returned, with the repair date r
NTB17-038 Apr 4, 2017
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
2011-2017 LEAF; LABEL REQUIRED FOR BATTERY MODULE WARRANTY RETURN SERVICE INFORMATION LEAF battery modules that are replaced under warranty are required to have a return label affixed to the module being returned, with the repair date r
NTB17-035 Mar 28, 2017
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
2013 ? 2016 LEAF OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM RETROFIT SERVICE INFORMATION The information in this bulletin is provided for customers who have concerns with their Occupant Classification System (OCS) operation after all campaigns have
NTB16-123 Dec 14, 2016
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
PLASTIC INTERIOR TRIM PROTECTIVE COVERING REMOVAL SERVICE INFORMATION Vehicles are delivered with plastic interior trim protective covering on the front and rear seats, front and rear door panel finishers, steering wheel, and sun visors
NTB16-092 Sep 27, 2016
171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
"NISSAN; DOORS DIFFICULT TO CLOSE WITH TEMPERATURE BELOW FREEZING IF YOU CONFIRM: THE FOLLOWING INCIDENT, OR THE CUSTOMER REPORTS THIS INCIDENT: - THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN SETTING (NOT RUNNING) IN TEMPERATURES BELOW 14?F (-10?C) FOR AN EXT
NTB13-097D Aug 4, 2016
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
"ALL MODEL YEAR 2012 AND NEWER NISSAN VEHICLES; EVAP LEAK DTC P0442, P0455, P0456 INFORMATION THIS BULLETIN HAS BEEN AMENDED. THE TITLE HAS BEEN REVISED, AND THE BULLETIN NOW INCLUDES VEHICLES IN PRODUCTION AS OF THE DATE OF THIS UPDATE.
SPECIAL TOOL SHI Jun 17, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
A SPECIAL TOOL IS REQUIRED FOR A CAMPAIGN ON 2016 SENTRA AND LEAF VEHICLES. THIS TOOL WAS ACCIDENTALLY SHIPPED TO ALL INFINITI RETAILERS TODAY FROM A SUPPLIER. INFINITI RETAILERS WERE NOT BILLED FOR THIS SHIPMENT AND DO NOT HAVE A NEED FOR
NTB11027B Jun 9, 2016
190000 TIRES
SERVICE INFORMATION Temporary tire Flat Spotting is common on New Dealer In-Stock vehicles that have not been occasionally moved. Flat Spotting can occur after the vehicle has been parked (not moved) for a few days, or longer. In most c
NTB11027B Jun 9, 2016
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
SERVICE INFORMATION Temporary tire Flat Spotting is common on New Dealer In-Stock vehicles that have not been occasionally moved. Flat Spotting can occur after the vehicle has been parked (not moved) for a few days, or longer. In most c
NTB16-046 Apr 22, 2016
143100 AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM LIGHT OPERATION LOGIC CHANGE SERVICE INFORMATION Nissan is issuing this Technical Service Bulletin to clarify that a change has been made for the logic that controls the Occupant Classification System (OCS
NTB16046 Apr 22, 2016
140000 AIR BAGS
SERVICE INFORMATION Nissan is issuing this Technical Service Bulletin to clarify that a change has been made for the logic that controls the Occupant Classification System (OCS) and 'passenger airbag indicator' (PABI), as described in th

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NHTSA Safety Investigations, NISSAN LEAF

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE19015 Opened: Oct 9, 2019 , Closed: Jun 1, 2020
PE, Closed , Model Year: 2011
Front Occupant Classification System Mat
Preliminary Evaluation (PE) 19-015 was opened as a result of Defect Petition (DP) 19-002 which alleged that model year (MY) 2011 and 2012 Nissan Leaf were affected by the same defect addressed in an earlier recall, NHTSA Safety Recall 16V-244, but were not included in the scope of that recall.NHTSA ... Read more
DP19002 Opened: Aug 16, 2019 , Closed: Oct 16, 2019
DP, Closed , Model Year: 2011
Front Occupant Classification System Mat
A defect petition (see DP19-002) was received July 23, 2019 alleging that the occupant classification system (OCS) sensor (mat) in model year (MY) 2011 Nissan Leaf vehicles is defective and affects the proper deployment of the passenger front air bag. The petitioner provided a list of potentially re... Read more

NISSAN LEAF - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the NISSAN LEAF across all model years (2013, 2026).

48 Total Recalls
1,475 Total Complaints
2 Investigations
109 Reported Crashes
19 Reported Fires
2 Reported Deaths

NISSAN LEAF - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2026 1 4 View
2025 0 10 View
2024 0 5 View
2023 3 30 View
2022 4 133 View
2021 4 76 View
2020 6 215 View
2019 5 317 View
2018 4 114 View
2017 2 27 View
2016 (current) 4 49
2015 4 141 View
2014 6 45 View
2013 5 120 View
2012 0 71 View
2011 0 117 View
2010 0 1 View

Other NISSAN Models

Model Recalls Complaints
ROGUE 457 9,808 View
SENTRA 291 8,185 View
PATHFINDER 267 10,167 View
VERSA 224 4,473 View
FRONTIER 219 4,441 View
TITAN 208 4,415 View
ALTIMA 183 20,085 View
MAXIMA 173 8,847 View