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Buying a used 2021 Nissan Leaf? Check these 4 recalls first
The 2021 Nissan Leaf has 4 recalls in this group, led by battery overheating during fast charging and unintended acceleration. The other listed issues concern rearview camera display operation and incorrect defroster instructions. Its 55 unverified owner complaints include 32 electrical system reports, 13 categorized as unknown or other, 9 fuel or propulsion system reports, and 6 engine reports. The complaint record lists 2 crashes, 5 fires, and 1 injury, without establishing their causes.
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.
- Verify battery recall status and current fast-charging instructions by VIN.
- Request unintended-acceleration recall completion records.
- Confirm camera recall completion and corrected defroster instructions.
- 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 2021 Nissan Leaf
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Nissan Leaf Battery May Overheat During Fast Charging | Electrical System | critical |
| Nissan Leaf Risk of Unintended Acceleration | Vehicle Speed Control | high |
| 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
55 complaints filed for this model year, including 2 mentioning a crash, 5 a fire and 1 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? |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 32 | Yes |
| Fuel System | 9 | None found |
| Engine | 6 | None found |
| Visibility And Wipers | 6 | None found |
| Rear Camera | 3 | Yes |
| Power Train | 3 | None found |