Nissan Leaf Rear Seat Belt Retractors
Nissan is recalling 2026 Leaf vehicles because rear seat belt retractors may fail to properly secure child restraint systems.
Owners should contact a Nissan dealer to have the rear seat belt assemblies inspected and repaired free of charge.
Recall at a glance
- Vehicles affected
- 3,788
- Repair cost
- Free of charge
- Manufacturer's recall number
- R26A7
- Manufacturer phone
- 800-647-7261
Why it was recalled
Nissan is recalling certain 2026 Leaf vehicles because the outer rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate prematurely. This issue can prevent a child restraint system from being secured properly, failing to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 208. This recall was distributed nationwide.
Is mine affected?
This recall covers specific vehicles. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or check with the manufacturer to confirm yours is included.
NISSAN LEAF (2026), SEAT BELTS
Where it was sold
Distributed nationwide.
Timeline
- Reported to NHTSA
- Listed on Recall Canary
- Summary updated
Other Seat Belt Defect recalls
Other recent recalls from Nissan North America, Inc.
Editorial summary by Recall Canary · summary updated 2026-07-10 · primary source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration · severity reflects the agency's published classification