2012 Nissan Leaf recalls and problems
No recalls and 57 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2012 Nissan Leaf.
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2012 Nissan Leaf recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Most reported problems
Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
High voltage battery keeps shorting out stalling while driving on interstate almost got hit by 18 wheeler a few times it's a very unsafe car to drive and I keep smelling something like an odor from the battery I've been trying to get help to do the door ship Nissan consumer affairs and seem to be getting nowhere and…
Lithium batteries Depletion
Dealer is Mike Erdman Nissan Merritt Island Fl 32953 Airbag warning light flashing red on console. Paid $260 for diagnostic check on July 21, 2024. They cannot fix it as an airbag sensor on the passenger side seat is malfunctioning and the entire passenger side seat must be replaced and part is not available or is no…
My Nissan Leaf is showing a warning sign that front passenger side airbag is disabled. I see that this is a common complaint from many 2011-12 Nissan Leaf owners. I would like to add my name to the list of owners who had a similar complaint and please update if you make Nissan do a recall for this issue.
Car stops completely due to a defective battery should be recalled by dealer manufacturer
Leaf model years compared
Across all years, the 2019 Leaf has the most complaints (260). All Nissan Leaf years →
Questions
- Does the 2012 Nissan Leaf have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2012 Nissan Leaf as of October 27, 2026.
- What are the most common problems with the 2012 Nissan Leaf?
- Owners have filed 57 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is service brakes (22 complaints), followed by electrical system (15).
- How many 2012 Nissan Leaf complaints mention a crash or fire?
- 6 of 57 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 6 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received February 21, 2026.