YearToAvoid

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.

2019 Nissan Leaf fuel system complaints: complaints filed per month4Aug 2021Dec 2024Jun 2025Sep 2025Dec 2025Mar 2026Jul 2026
34 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2021 to Jul 2026; peak Jul 2025 (4).

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.

  1. 20100 (0%)
  2. 20115 (5%)
  3. 20122 (4%)
  4. 20134 (5%)
  5. 20141 (3%)
  6. 20152 (2%)
  7. 20168 (22%)
  8. 20173 (18%)
  9. 201812 (18%)
  10. 201934 (13%)
  11. 202034 (21%)
  12. 20219 (16%)
  13. 202220 (21%)
  14. 20232 (10%)
  15. 20240 (0%)
  16. 20250 (0%)

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.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.