Nissan recalls 2026 Leaf cars over rear seat belts that may not hold child seats securely
The outer rear seat belts may stop locking too early, so a child seat may not be held tightly and may not protect a child as intended, raising the risk of injury in a crash.
What to do
Dealers will replace the rear outer seat belts for free, and the fix is expected around October 28, 2026. Owners can call Nissan customer service at 800-647-7261 and mention recall number R26A7.
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Recall details
- Product
- Nissan Leaf 2026
- Company
- Nissan North America, Inc.
- Hazard
- An improperly secured child restraint system may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
- Units
- 3,788 vehicles
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 1, 2026
- Identifiers
- NHTSA campaign number: 26V425000
- Manufacturer campaign number: R26A7
- Model years: 2026
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from NHTSA.
- Component
- SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR
- Defect
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2026 LEAF vehicles. The outer rear seat belt automatic locking retractors (ALR) may deactivate early, which can prevent a child restraint system (CRS) from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
- Consequence
- An improperly secured child restraint system may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
- Corrective action
- Dealers will replace the rear outboard seat belt assemblies, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed July 28, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated October 28, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261. Nissan's number for this recall is R26A7. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 7, 2026.
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