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2021 Nissan Leaf Recalls

4 campaigns in our verified NHTSA snapshot, with source consequences, remedies, and VIN-specific next steps.

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NHTSA campaigns

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Urgent advisories

Oct 1, 2025

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What the record says

This model year's count is below the Nissan Leaf average of 4.8 campaigns per listed year. That is context only—not proof that this year is safer or less safe.

The most frequent affected category is Equipment › Other › Owners / Service / Other Manual, appearing in 1 campaign.

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Source campaign records

All 2021 Nissan Leaf recall campaigns

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NHTSA campaign 25V655000

Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery

Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.

Reported Oct 1, 2025

What is recalled

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.

Safety consequence

A quick charging battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 24V071000

Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera

Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.

Reported Feb 2, 2024

What is recalled

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."

Safety consequence

A rearview camera that does not properly display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 23V494000

Vehicle Speed Control

Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.

Reported Jul 17, 2023

What is recalled

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.

Safety consequence

Unintentional acceleration can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 23V048000

Equipment › Other › Owners / Service / Other Manual

Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.

Reported Feb 2, 2023

What is recalled

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."

Safety consequence

Reduced defroster performance can limit visibility out of the windshield, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

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2021 Nissan Leaf recall questions

How many recalls does the 2021 Nissan Leaf have?

This verified dataset contains 4 NHTSA campaigns associated with the 2021 Nissan Leaf. A campaign can apply to some, not all, vehicles of the same model year.

Does this confirm an open recall for my 2021 Nissan Leaf?

No. This page is a model-year campaign history. Use NHTSA's official lookup or an authorized dealer to confirm whether a campaign applies to your exact VIN and whether the repair remains open.

Are vehicle recall repairs free?

When a safety recall campaign applies to your VIN, the manufacturer remedy is generally provided at no charge through an authorized dealer. Confirm eligibility and scheduling with the manufacturer or dealer.

Source: NHTSA. Dataset includes campaigns through Jul 30, 2026. Last processed Aug 8, 2026. Methodology