NHTSA recall, , Park outside
Nissan 2026 LEAF Vehicles
The 2026 LEAF has a high voltage battery that may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Summary by Recall Canary from the NHTSA notice
What happened
Nissan North America, Inc. is recalling certain 2026 LEAF vehicles because the high voltage battery may have internal damage that can cause a short circuit within the battery module. A short circuit in a high voltage battery module increases the risk of a fire. The recall affects 51 vehicles nationwide and was reported to NHTSA on March 26, 2026.
Owners are advised not to 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.
What to do
If you own a vehicle in this recall:
- Check your VIN (vehicle identification number) at nhtsa.gov/recalls. VINs are searchable from March 27, 2026.
- You are advised to park outside and away from structures and should not charge their vehicles until the remedy is completed. Free of charge.
- Dealers will inspect and replace the battery modules, as necessary, free of charge. You may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261.
- Look for the owner letter. Owner letters were mailed September 2, 2026.
What you get Free repair
Full text from NHTSA
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.
Is your Nissan affected?
These models and years may be affected.
Nissan
- LEAF (2026)
Your VIN confirms it. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver's side of the dashboard or on your registration card.
Check your VIN on nhtsa.gov (opens in a new tab)Recall details
- Reported to NHTSA
- Sold in
- Nationwide
- Manufacturer
- Nissan North America, Inc.
- Component
- Fire risk when parked
- Risk
Park outside
NHTSA says to park it outside, away from buildings, until it is repaired: it can catch fire even when parked.
NHTSA warning · How risk is rated
- Campaign
- 26V188000
- Vehicles affected
- 51
- Repair cost
- Free of charge
- Manufacturer's recall number
- R25F1
- Manufacturer phone
- 800-647-7261
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Timeline
Reported to NHTSA
Listed on Recall Canary
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