2021 Nissan Leaf Electrical System Problems
Electrical System complaints account for 33 of 55 total complaints (60%) filed on the 2021 Nissan Leaf, including 3 reported fires. NHTSA recall 25V655000 covers overheating during Level 3 quick charging on 2021-2022 Leafs, with a median failure mileage of 35,000.
- Electrical System complaints
- 33
- 60% of 55
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 3
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 35,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical electrical symptoms owners report
- Owners report the lithium-ion battery pack catching fire or smoking after or shortly after charging, in some cases while parked or driving at low speed.
- Several owners describe the software fix issued under recall 25V655000 as failing to correct the underlying battery cell defect, leaving the vehicle unable to use Level 3 fast charging.
- Some owners report the recall remedy part was unavailable when they brought the vehicle in, leaving the repair unfinished for an extended period.
- Owners describe reduced battery range and cells failing over time, with Nissan replacing individual battery cells that later required further replacement.
- One owner reported the charging port hood flying open while driving on the highway.
- A separate report describes the High Beam Assist system disengaging and re-engaging automatically without allowing manual override.
When 2021 Nissan Leaf electrical complaints were filed
First complaint Jun 22, 2021, latest Sep 13, 2026.
Electrical System recalls for the 2021 Nissan Leaf
- NHTSA 25V655000Sep 30, 2025Electrical System19,077 vehicles
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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.
Risk: A quick charging battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
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.
Electrical System complaints by Leaf model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2021 Nissan Leaf have an electrical system recall?
- Yes. NHTSA recall 25V655000, reported September 30, 2025, covers 2021-2022 Leaf vehicles with a Level 3 quick charging port because the lithium-ion battery may overheat during fast charging. The remedy is a battery software update, and owners are advised not to use Level 3 charging until it is completed.
- How common are electrical system complaints on the 2021 Nissan Leaf?
- Electrical System issues make up 33 of the 55 total complaints filed for the 2021 Leaf, or 60% of all complaints for that model year.
- Have there been fires linked to the 2021 Nissan Leaf's electrical system?
- NHTSA data lists 3 fires among the 33 Electrical System complaints for the 2021 Leaf, with no reported crashes or injuries.
- At what mileage do 2021 Nissan Leaf electrical problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure for Electrical System complaints on the 2021 Leaf is 35,000 miles.