2022 Nissan Leaf recalls and problems

The 2022 Nissan Leaf has 4 safety recalls and 98 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Nissan dealer.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes / fires

7 / 1

Injuries / deaths

3 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2022 Nissan Leaf vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2022 Nissan Leaf recalls

Recall 25V-655: Electrical System

Reported Sep 30, 2025 · 19,077 vehicles affected · Nissan North America, Inc.

Problem: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021-2022 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. Owner letters were mailed June 16, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's Customer Service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R25C8. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 4, 2025.

Recall 24V-071: Back Over Prevention

Reported Feb 2, 2024 · 57,914 vehicles affected · Nissan North America, Inc.

Problem: 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.

Recall 23V-494: Vehicle Speed Control

Reported Jul 17, 2023 · 66,159 vehicles affected · Nissan North America, Inc.

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.

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.

Recall 23V-048: Equipment, Visibility

Reported Feb 2, 2023 · 64,732 vehicles affected · Nissan North America, Inc.

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."

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.

2022 Nissan Leaf problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Electrical System	64
Unknown or Other	28
Fuel/Propulsion System	20
Power Train	12
Service Brakes	8
Engine	8
Forward Collision Avoidance	3
Vehicle Speed Control	3
Visibility/Wiper	2
Air Bags	1
Exterior Lighting	1

Most reported parts

Forward Collision Avoidance › Automatic Emergency Braking — 2
Forward Collision Avoidance › Adaptive Cruise Control — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 60,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2022 Nissan Leaf complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Engine · reported Nov 11, 2026

On XXX, I was driving on the freeway at approximately 60 mph in moderate traffic when a battery warning appeared along with a âPower reducedâ message. The vehicle suddenly lost a substantial amount of power and could not accelerate normally. No vehicles were directly behind me at the time. Had there been, I believe the sudden loss of speed could have caused a rear-end collision. I exited the freeway safely and drove home. I have not driven the vehicle since. The vehicle had received the Recall R25C8 battery software update at San Leandro Nissan on XXX, at 58,426 miles. The dealership told…

Electrical System · at 24,200 miles · reported Nov 4, 2026

The contact owns a 2022 Nissan Leaf. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V655000 (Electrical System), and the dealer was contacted. The contact informed the dealer that the recall repair was required to prevent the warranty from being voided. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the recall repair was completed. The contact stated that while her son was driving at approximately 60-65 MPH shortly after the recall repair, the vehicle decelerated unexpectedly to 7 MPH due to a premature battery discharge. The driver pulled into a commercial charging station. The…

Electrical System · reported Oct 12, 2026

Vehicle experienced total electrical propulsion loss while driving on a public highway and had to be towed. Dealer diagnosis confirmed Diagnostic Trouble Code P33ED-00 per Nissan Bulletin NTB26-032. This is related to the open federal battery recall R25C8; the recall remedy failed. Nissan authorized a high-voltage traction battery replacement under Powertrain Authorization #[XXX]. The vehicle has been held disabled at the dealership (Nissan of Everett, Washington) since [XXX] because it is unsafe to operate, and no replacement parts are available. Nissan North America agreed in writing (Intent…

Unknown or Other · reported Sep 30, 2026

I am writing to formally document a catastrophic safety failure involving my vehicle, a Nissan LEAF, which resulted in a total vehicle fire, the destruction of personal property, and severe risk to human life. Prior to this incident, the vehicle had operated without issue. However, the vehicle became subject to an official safety recall. In attempting to resolve this, I brought the car to a Nissan dealership multiple times, only to be informed that no remedy was available yet. I was subsequently directed to call Nissan Consumer Affairs via their 800-number. The corporate representative…

Electrical System · reported Sep 22, 2026

I am submitting this complaint regarding a manufacturerâperformed recall on my 2022 Nissan LEAF that resulted in a complete loss of charging capability immediately after Nissan applied its software update. Prior to the recall, the vehicle operated normally and had no charging issues. Following the recall intervention, the vehicle became unable to charge at all. This failure occurred directly and immediately after Nissanâs recall action. At the dealership, battery replacement was initially presented as a potential remedy. However, Nissan corporate assigned the case to a thirdâparty…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2022 Nissan Leaf have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2022 Nissan Leaf: 25V-655 (electrical system), 24V-071 (back over prevention), 23V-494 (vehicle speed control), 23V-048 (equipment, visibility). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2022 Nissan Leaf?

Owners report electrical system problems most often (64 reports), followed by unknown or other (28). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 60,000 miles.

Are Nissan recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Nissan dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.