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Buying a used 2018 Nissan Leaf? Check these 4 recalls first
The 2018 Nissan Leaf has 4 recalls in this group, with unintended acceleration the standout concern. Two camera-related recalls address unavailable rear images, while another corrects defroster instructions in the manual. Its 66 unverified owner complaints include 19 involving service brakes, 18 electrical systems, 13 forward collision avoidance, and 12 fuel or propulsion systems. The complaint record lists 9 crashes, 1 fire, and 3 injuries; these reports do not establish causes or confirm recall-related failures.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Request unintended-acceleration recall completion records.
- Verify both camera recalls and check the reverse image.
- Confirm corrected defroster instructions and ask about braking or collision-warning problems.
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Nissan dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2018 Nissan Leaf
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Nissan Leaf Risk of Unintended Acceleration | Vehicle Speed Control | high |
| Nissan and Infiniti backup camera image can stay off | Back Over Prevention | medium |
| Nissan LEAF manual gives wrong defroster operating instructions | Equipment | medium |
| Nissan Leaf Rearview Camera Display Problem | Back Over Prevention | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
66 complaints filed for this model year, including 9 mentioning a crash, 1 a fire and 3 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 19 | None found |
| Electrical System | 18 | None found |
| Driver Assistance | 13 | None found |
| Fuel System | 12 | None found |
| Speed Control | 12 | Yes |
| Engine | 6 | None found |