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2023 Nissan Leaf Recall List

3 safety recall campaigns on file with NHTSA for the 2023 Nissan Leaf, affecting engine, brakes, and hvac. Recall repairs are free at any authorized Nissan dealer.

Recall campaigns
3
Do Not Drive
0
Park Outside
0
Over-the-air fixes
0
Latest report
Jul 17, 2023
Owner complaints
20

All 2023 Nissan Leaf recalls

Newest first. Summaries are NHTSA’s own wording.

  1. 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.

  2. NHTSA 23V362000May 22, 2023Brakes758 vehicles

    Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2023 LEAF vehicles. The right-hand brake tubes may have been damaged during production and could corrode, possibly causing a hole in the brake line and a brake fluid leak.

    Risk: A brake fluid leak can reduce braking performance and extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the right-hand brake tube, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 7, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC976.

  3. NHTSA 23V048000Feb 2, 2023HVAC64,732 vehicles

    Visibility:defroster/defogger/HVAC system

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2023 LEAF vehicles. The Owner's Manual instructions for defroster operation are incorrect, and may result in reduced defroster performance under specific conditions. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 103, "Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems."

    Risk: Reduced defroster performance can limit visibility out of the windshield, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Nissan will mail an addendum with updated instructions on how to operate the defroster, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 1, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R22C5.

Frequently asked questions

How many recalls does the 2023 Nissan Leaf have?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2023 Nissan Leaf, covering engine, brakes, and hvac.
Are 2023 Nissan Leaf recall repairs free?
Yes. Under U.S. law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls free of charge at authorized dealers, regardless of the vehicle’s age or how many owners it has had. Use the VIN check to see which campaigns are still open on a specific car.
What is the most recent recall on the 2023 Nissan Leaf?
The most recent campaign is NHTSA 23V494000, reported Jul 17, 2023, concerning the engine.

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.