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2022 Nissan Leaf Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Avoid

Complaint Index

87/100

#3 most-complained of 16 Leaf years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2022 Nissan Leaf has 94 owner complaints and 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 87 out of 100 — #3 highest of 16 Leaf model years (verdict: Avoid). The most reported problem area is electrical system (61 complaints, 65% of the total). Complaints report 7 crashes and 3 injuries.

Complaints
94
Recalls
4
Crashes / fires
7 / 0
Injuries / deaths
3 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
108
118 city / 97 hwy

Top 2022 Nissan Leaf problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Electrical System61 (65%)
  2. Other27 (29%)
  3. Fuel System20 (21%)
  4. Transmission & Powertrain10 (11%)
  5. Engine9 (10%)
  6. Brakes8 (9%)
  7. Collision Avoidance & Cameras3 (3%)
  8. Visibility & Wipers2 (2%)
  9. Airbags1 (1%)
2022 Nissan Leaf complaints: complaints filed per month18Jan 2022Feb 2023Feb 2024Sep 2024Mar 2025Dec 2025Apr 2026Aug 2026
141 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2022 to Sep 2026; peak Dec 2025 (18).

2022 Nissan Leaf recalls

4 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 25V655000Sep 30, 2025Electrical System19,077 vehicles

    Electrical system:propulsion system:charging:module:software

    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.

  2. NHTSA 24V071000Feb 2, 2024Collision Avoidance & Cameras57,914 vehicles

    Back over prevention: sensing system: camera

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2022 LEAF vehicles. Damage to the camera harness can cause distortion or loss of the rearview camera display image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

    Risk: A rearview camera that does not properly display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rearview camera and harness for damage and replace them as necessary. If no damage is found, the dealer will apply protective tape and reroute the rearview camera harness. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 9, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R23D7.

  3. NHTSA 23V494000Jul 17, 2023Engine66,159 vehicles

    Vehicle speed control

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2023 LEAF vehicles. The vehicle may accelerate unintentionally if the driving mode is changed ("D" to "B"; e-Pedal "On"; or "ECO" mode) after disengaging the cruise control.

    Risk: Unintentional acceleration can increase the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the vehicle control module (VCM), free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 30, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R23A6.

See all 4 recalls for the 2022 Nissan Leaf →

2022 Nissan Leaf fuel economy and fuel cost

City
118 MPG
Highway
97 MPG
Combined
108 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$700
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Electricity
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2022 compared with other Leaf years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2020Avoid931656108
2021Caution73554108
2022Avoid87944108
2023Good40203110
2024Best750110

All Nissan Leaf years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2022 Nissan Leaf a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2022 Nissan Leaf ranks #3 of 16 among Leaf model years (Complaint Index 87/100, verdict: Avoid). It has 94 complaints and 4 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Nissan Leaf?
The most reported problem areas are electrical system (61 complaints), fuel system (20 complaints), and transmission & powertrain (10 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 60,000 miles.
Does the 2022 Nissan Leaf have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2022 Nissan Leaf, most recently reported 2025, covering electrical system, collision avoidance & cameras, engine, and hvac.
What is the fuel economy of the 2022 Nissan Leaf?
EPA rates the 2022 Nissan Leaf at 108 MPG combined (118 city / 97 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $700. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

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.