Filed by Nissan North America, Inc. on March 25, 2026; 1 model-year listings affected.
Electrical system: propulsion system, traction battery
NHTSA campaign 26V188000 · reported March 25, 2026 · Nissan North America, Inc. · 51 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- A short circuit in a high voltage battery module increases the risk of a fire.
- The fix
- 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.
Whether a particular car is included depends on its build date: check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.