2019 Nissan Leaf Fuel System Problems
NHTSA logged 34 Fuel System complaints for the 2019 Nissan Leaf, 13% of that year's 259 total complaints. The related_recalls field in this dataset is empty, though many owners reference an unresolved battery-related recall in their complaint text.
- Fuel System complaints
- 34
- 13% of 259
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- —
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical fuel system symptoms owners report
- Owners report being told not to use Level 3 DC fast charging because of an overheating risk in the lithium-ion battery.
- Some describe the battery percentage dropping suddenly during highway driving, in one case from 67% to 10%, triggering a low-charge warning.
- Several report the car entering 'turtle mode,' which cuts power and limits speed, sometimes on highway grades.
- Multiple owners describe the vehicle becoming unable to charge at all, leaving it undrivable until a dealer intervened.
- Owners report long waits, in one case over a year, for a promised remedy to be completed.
When 2019 Nissan Leaf fuel system complaints were filed
First complaint Aug 19, 2021, latest Jul 1, 2026.
Fuel System recalls for the 2019 Nissan Leaf
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Fuel System complaints by Leaf model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many fuel system complaints does NHTSA have for the 2019 Nissan Leaf?
- NHTSA lists 34 Fuel System complaints for the 2019 Leaf, which is 13% of the 259 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall tied to these fuel system complaints?
- The related_recalls data field for this category is empty, but several sample complaints reference an unresolved battery recall that restricts fast charging.
- Do these complaints involve crashes or fires?
- No. The data shows 0 crashes and 0 fires among the reported Fuel System complaints for the 2019 Leaf.
- What do owners describe happening with the battery?
- Owners describe sudden battery percentage drops during driving, activation of 'turtle mode' with reduced power, and inability to charge, sometimes leaving the car undrivable.