2022 Nissan Leaf Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Avoid The 2022 Nissan Leaf ranks 3rd worst out of 16 model years, with a complaint index of 87 and 94 complaints covering four recalls. It earns an Avoid verdict, driven mainly by electrical system complaints (65% of all issues).
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 87/100
- #3 of 16 Leaf years
- Verdict
- Avoid
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 94
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 4
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 7
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 3
- Top issue
- Electrical System
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 108
- 118 city / 97 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 3 / 0
Top 2022 Nissan Leaf problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System61 (65%)
- Other27 (29%)
- Fuel System20 (21%)
- Transmission & Powertrain10 (11%)
- Engine9 (10%)
- Brakes8 (9%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras3 (3%)
- Visibility & Wipers2 (2%)
- Airbags1 (1%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Brake pedal reportedly fails to engage or slow the car, in some cases leading to a collision.
- E-Pedal mode has been linked to sudden forward lurching that owners say defeated braking effort.
- Automatic emergency braking has reportedly failed to activate or stop the car before a crash.
- Owners describe unexpected loss of acceleration or the car hesitating to move faster than a crawl at a stoplight.
- Battery charging has reportedly failed repeatedly even after dealer repair attempts.
- Infotainment/audio system has reportedly turned on at full volume unexpectedly while driving.
2022 Nissan Leaf recalls
4 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2022 Nissan Leaf reliable?
- Compared with other Leaf model years, 2022 ranks poorly. NHTSA data shows a complaint index of 87, the third-worst of 16 model years, with the Electrical System the top problem area at 65% of complaints.
- What are the main problems with the 2022 Nissan Leaf?
- NHTSA complaints center on the Electrical System (65% of complaints), followed by Fuel System (21%) and Transmission & Powertrain (11%). Brake-related complaints, while fewer, are tied to 5 crashes out of 8 reported.
- Does the 2022 Nissan Leaf have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists four recalls for the 2022 Leaf: a Level 3 quick-charging battery overheat issue, a rearview camera harness defect, an unintended acceleration risk tied to drive-mode changes, and incorrect defroster instructions in the owner's manual.
- How does the 2022 Leaf compare to other years?
- The 2022 Leaf's complaint index of 87 is close to the worst year, 2019, at 100. Years like 2017, 2024, and 2025 rank as Best, with much lower complaint indexes of 13, 7, and 20.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2022 Nissan Leaf?
- The EPA rates the 2022 Leaf at 108 MPGe combined (118 city / 97 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $700.