Nissan North America, Inc.: Electrical System:Propulsion System:Traction Battery (2026 NISSAN LEAF)

Company / brand

Nissan North America, Inc.

Product

2026 NISSAN LEAF

Reason / hazard

A short circuit in a high voltage battery module increases the risk of a fire.

What to do (remedy)

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.

Distribution / sold at

Potentially affected: 51

Defect

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.

Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

Park outside

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