2018 Nissan Leaf recalls
Safety recalls listed by NHTSA
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A recall on the model year does not always mean your car is affected. Your VIN decides. Confirm open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
All 4 2018 Nissan Leaf recalls, newest first
Feb 2, 2024Back Over Prevention, Sensing SystemNissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018 to 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.
Fix: 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 campaign 24V071000 · Nissan North America, Inc.
Jul 17, 2023Vehicle Speed ControlNissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018 to 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.
Fix: 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.
NHTSA campaign 23V494000 · Nissan North America, Inc.
Feb 2, 2023Equipment, OtherNissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018 to 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.
Fix: 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.
NHTSA campaign 23V048000 · Nissan North America, Inc.
Sep 12, 2019Back Over Prevention, Sensing SystemNissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018 to 2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Titan Diesel, Versa Note and Versa Sedan vehicles, as well as Infiniti Q50, Q60, QX30 and QX80 vehicles. Additionally included are 2019 Nissan GTR and Taxi and Infiniti QX50, QX60, Q70, Q70L vehicles. The back up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: The lack of an image in the back up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Nissan will notify owners in phases, having dealers update the back up camera settings software, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2019 and all affected VINs should be activated. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1 800 867 7669 or INFINITI customer service at 1 800 662 6200.
NHTSA campaign 19V654000 · Nissan North America, Inc.
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FAQ
Does the 2018 Nissan Leaf have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2018 Nissan Leaf. Not every car of this model year is affected, so check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.
How do I check if my 2018 Nissan Leaf has an open recall?
Enter your 17 character VIN in the NHTSA lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call any franchised dealer of the brand. The VIN check tells you which recalls are still open on your exact car.
Are recall repairs free?
Yes. Under federal law the manufacturer must fix a safety recall for free at an authorized dealer, no matter who owns the car or how old it is. Some recalls on very old vehicles may be limited, so ask the dealer.
How long does a recall repair take?
Most recall fixes take under two hours once the dealer has the parts. When parts are short the dealer may need weeks, and for do not drive recalls they often offer a loaner or towing.