Nissan recalls 2026 Leaf electric cars over battery damage that could cause a fire
The high voltage battery in certain 2026 Leaf cars may have internal damage that can cause a short circuit in a battery module, which raises the risk of a fire.
What to do
Park the vehicle outside and away from buildings, and do not charge it until it is repaired. Dealers will inspect it and replace battery modules if needed, free of charge; you can call Nissan customer service at 800-647-7261.
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Recall details
- Product
- Nissan Leaf 2026
- Company
- Nissan North America, Inc.
- Hazard
- A short circuit in a high voltage battery module increases the risk of a fire.
- Units
- 51 vehicles
- Owner notification
- August 28, 2026
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 25, 2026
- Identifiers
- NHTSA campaign number: 26V188000
- Manufacturer campaign number: R25F1
- Model years: 2026
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from NHTSA.
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
- Defect
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2026 LEAF vehicles. The high voltage battery may have internal damage that can cause a short circuit within the battery module.
- Consequence
- A short circuit in a high voltage battery module increases the risk of a fire.
- Corrective action
- Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures and should not charge their vehicles until the remedy is completed. Dealers will inspect and replace the battery modules, as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 2, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261. Nissan's number for this recall is R25F1. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 27, 2026.
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