Does the 2023 Nissan Leaf have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2023 Nissan Leaf, the most recent reported on July 17, 2023 (Vehicle speed control). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2023 Nissan Leaf?

Owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is unknown or other (8 complaints), followed by vehicle speed control (8).

How many 2023 Nissan Leaf complaints mention a crash or fire?

6 of 22 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2023 Nissan Leaf recalls and problems

3 recalls and 22 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2023 Nissan Leaf.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2023 Nissan Leaf recalls

Vehicle speed control

NHTSA campaign 23V494000 · reported July 17, 2023 · Nissan North America, Inc. · 66,159 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2023 LEAF vehicles. The vehicle may accelerate unintentionally if the driving mode is changed ("D" to "B"; e-Pedal "On"; or "ECO" mode) after disengaging the cruise control.
The risk: Unintentional acceleration can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will reprogram the vehicle control module (VCM), free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 30, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R23A6.

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components, hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

NHTSA campaign 23V362000 · reported May 22, 2023 · Nissan North America, Inc. · 758 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2023 LEAF vehicles. The right-hand brake tubes may have been damaged during production and could corrode, possibly causing a hole in the brake line and a brake fluid leak.
The risk: A brake fluid leak can reduce braking performance and extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the right-hand brake tube, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 7, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC976.

Equipment: other, owners/service/other manual · Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system

NHTSA campaign 23V048000 · reported February 2, 2023 · Nissan North America, Inc. · 64,732 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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."
The risk: Reduced defroster performance can limit visibility out of the windshield, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: 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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Unknown or other8
Vehicle speed control8
Electrical system5
Visibility/wiper3
Forward collision avoidance2
Fuel/propulsion system2
Power train2
Service brakes2
Back over prevention1
Steering1

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Oct 20, 2026 · Electrical system
I am requesting information regarding the scope of Nissan's high-voltage battery safety recall 25V-655 (Nissan campaign R25C8) and whether early-production 2023 Nissan LEAF vehicles have been evaluated for the same potential defect. Vehicle information: Vehicle: 2023 Nissan LEAF SV Plus VIN: […] Assembly plant: […]…

Oct 14, 2026 · Electrical system · 33,900 miles
The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Leaf. The contact stated that while driving at highway speeds on multiple occasions, the battery warning light illuminated, and an unknown warning message displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where diagnostic testing was performed; however, the contact…

Sep 4, 2026 · Fuel/propulsion system
My Nissan Leaf entered turtle mode on the freeways 8 times over the course of about a week and a half. This causes the car to slow itself down, and severely limit acceleration. The first time was on August 16th, 2026. This is incredibly dangerous, especially on the interstate. No one expects a car to be going 35mph on…

Jun 16, 2026 · Unknown or other
The image displayed on the dashboard when backing up is, occasionally, blank. This only happens sporadically. When it does happen, it is annoying and dangerous.

Jun 12, 2026 · Fuel/propulsion system
The vehicle has experienced approximately ten+ incidents while driving at freeway speeds on dry roads where the traction-control indicator illuminated and the vehicle unexpectedly lost power. During these events, the vehicle would not accelerate normally despite accelerator input, and vehicle speed decreased…

Leaf model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2020	6	167	1	0
2021	4	57	2	5
2022	4	96	7	1
2023	3	22	6	0
2024	0	5	0	0
2025	0	7	0	0
2026	2	3	1	0

Across all years, the 2019 Leaf has the most complaints (260). All Nissan Leaf years →

Questions

Does the 2023 Nissan Leaf have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2023 Nissan Leaf, the most recent reported on July 17, 2023 (Vehicle speed control). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Nissan Leaf?: Owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is unknown or other (8 complaints), followed by vehicle speed control (8).
How many 2023 Nissan Leaf complaints mention a crash or fire?: 6 of 22 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 20, 2026.