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2019 Nissan Leaf — Known Issues & Recalls
Complaints from Jan 2026 to Dec 2023
The most reported issue is electrical system problems (111 complaints). 4 complaints involved crashes. 2 involved fires.
Open Safety Recalls (5)
NHTSA Campaign: 19V654000
Component: BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Titan Diesel, Versa Note and Versa Sedan vehicles, as well as Infiniti Q50, Q60, QX30 and QX80 vehicles. Additionally included are 2019 Nissan GT-R and Taxi and Infiniti QX50, QX60, Q70, Q70L vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Nissan will notify owners in phases, having dealers update the back-up camera settings software, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2019 and all affected VINs should be activated. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200.
NHTSA Campaign: 23V048000
Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
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."
Risk: Reduced defroster performance can limit visibility out of the windshield, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
NHTSA Campaign: 23V494000
Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
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.
Risk: Unintentional acceleration can increase the risk of a crash.
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.
NHTSA Campaign: 24V071000
Component: BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2022 LEAF vehicles. Damage to the camera harness can cause distortion or loss of the rearview camera display image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: A rearview camera that does not properly display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the rearview camera and harness for damage and replace them as necessary. If no damage is found, the dealer will apply protective tape and reroute the rearview camera harness. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 9, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R23D7.
NHTSA Campaign: 24V700000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2019-2020 LEAF vehicles equipped with a Level 3 quick charging port. The lithium-ion battery may overheat during Level 3 charging.
Risk: A quick charging battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Owners are advised not to use Level 3 quick charging until the remedy is completed. Dealers will update the battery software, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed October 10, 2024. A second notice will be sent once the remedy becomes available, anticipated calendar year 2026. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Nissan Customer Service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's numbers for this recall are R24B2, P4A38, and P5A22.
Owner-Reported Issues (20 of 218)
Electrical System →13 issues
Your 2019 Nissan Leaf lost electrical power while driving multiple times, causing the engine to shut off completely. You were notified of a recall for this electrical system issue, but the required repair part wasn't available for over a year while your vehicle sat at the dealer. The fix will likely involve replacing or repairing the electrical component identified in the recall once the part becomes available.
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Your car's battery cannot be safely quick-charged. Nissan notified you in January 2020 to stop using the quick-charge feature due to fire risk, and has promised a recall fix every year since then, but as of 2026 the problem remains unfixed. You should avoid using DC fast charging until Nissan completes the repair.
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Your 2019 Nissan Leaf is subject to a recall that restricts how far you can drive on a charge, but the replacement part isn't available yet. This limits your ability to take longer trips until the repair can be completed. The manufacturer has been notified about the delay and declined to repurchase the vehicle.
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Your 2019 Nissan Leaf has a known recall related to fast charging the battery that was initiated 1.5 years ago, but Nissan hasn't yet provided a fix. This has prevented you from using fast charging as intended and has caused you financial losses. The fix will likely involve a software update or battery management system repair once the remedy becomes available.
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Your 2019 Nissan Leaf lost power while driving at various speeds, and an unknown warning light appeared on the dashboard. Two dealers confirmed your battery needs to be replaced, but the replacement parts weren't available yet. This issue is part of a known recall (Campaign 24V700000), and the manufacturer is aware of the problem. The battery replacement will need to be done at a Nissan dealer once parts become available.
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Your 2019 Nissan Leaf is subject to a recall (Campaign 24V700000) for an electrical system issue, but your dealer doesn't have the replacement parts in stock and has no estimate for when they'll arrive. You've been waiting about a year for the repair to become available. While you haven't experienced any actual failure yet, this ongoing delay is frustrating.
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Your 2019 Nissan Leaf is subject to a recall (Campaign 24V700000) affecting the electrical system, but the replacement parts aren't available yet. This prevents you from using Level 3 fast charging for long trips until the recall is completed. Your dealer and Nissan have confirmed the parts are still being sourced, and you haven't experienced an actual failure yet.
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The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Leaf. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V700000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact was unable to use the quick charging port.
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My 2019 Nissan Leaf has a charging safety issue that prevents safe use of Level 3 DC fast charging. Nissan has instructed owners not to use Level 3 fast charging because of a potential battery overheating condition. Nissan representatives stated that engineers are working on a remedy, but no repair is currently available.
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The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Leaf. The contact stated that the level one charger was inoperable and failed to charge the vehicle. The vehicle failed to charge overnight.
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The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Leaf. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V700000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted.
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The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Leaf. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V700000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.
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See attached document for complaint. I am the owner of a 2019 Nissan Leaf that has a recall on the Level 3 charging system. I have received many letters telling me it will be soon for them to fix the issue and they still haven't done a thing to resolve this.
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Unknown Or Other →2 issues
Your vehicle is under a manufacturer's recall for a serious safety issue with Level 3 DC fast charging, which poses a risk of battery fire. The manufacturer issued this recall over a year ago but has not provided a fix or announced when one will be available. Until the recall is addressed, you should avoid using Level 3 charging stations on your vehicle. The fix will likely involve a battery management system software update or hardware modifications to the charging system.
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Your 2019 Nissan Leaf was part of a 2024 recall related to the battery and fast charging system, but Nissan has not yet provided a fix. You're unable to take long trips with the vehicle because of this unresolved issue. The repair will likely involve a battery software update, battery replacement, or modifications to the fast charging system once Nissan releases the official remedy.
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Electrical System,vehicle Speed Control →1 issue
Your Leaf's fast charging system has a potential overheating and fire risk that prevents you from safely using DC fast chargers for longer trips. This issue has been under recall since September 2024 with no resolution yet, meaning your vehicle has had this safety concern for an extended period. The fix will likely require a battery management system update or hardware replacement to prevent overheating during fast charging.
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Fuel/propulsion System →1 issue
Vehicle is subject to Recall R24B2 / NHTSA 24V-700 (battery fire risk during Level 3 DC fast-charging). Nissan issued a "do not use" directive for the CHAdeMO fast-charge port in October 2024 with a projected remedy date of November 2024. As of March 2026 — over 16 months later — no remedy has been provided.The affected component is the high-voltage lithium-ion battery pack.
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Power Train,electrical System,unknown Or Other →1 issue
Under battery recall, unable to charge with public chargers (incompatible standards and fire risk) and at home. Being legally represented by MFS LEGAL and filed case with Nissan Consumer Affairs case [XXX]. No software update or fix in sight.
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Power Train,unknown Or Other →1 issue
Manufacturer Name : Nissan North America, Inc. Submission Date : SEP 19, 2024 NHTSA Recall No. : 24V-700 Manufacturer Recall No.
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Power Train →1 issue
I have been waiting for a fix to be available for recall 24V-700 for almost 2 years now. Nissan is also refusing to honor their bulletin posting that they will provide a rental upon customer request.
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