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2018 Nissan Leaf
The 2018 Nissan Leaf appears in 4 NHTSA recall campaigns (back over prevention, vehicle speed control and equipment) and in 6 consumer complaints filed with the agency.
The component named most often is vehicle speed control: 307.7 of every 1,000 component mentions for this year, above the 47.6 per 1,000 across all 2018 model-year vehicles and against 49.4 per 1,000 for the Nissan Leaf line as a whole.
That is fewer than the average of 17.3 complaints per model year across the 15 Nissan Leaf model years on this register.
Complaints were received in the largest number in 2018 (5); the most recent in the file is dated 3 Jan 2019.
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation has opened 1 investigation naming this model year.
Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA. Recall text is the manufacturer's Part 573 report as filed with NHTSA. Complaint file through 15 May 2019; recall file through 29 Sep 2026.
Recalls by model year:
Recall campaigns
Defect, as filed: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2022 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."
Consequence: A rearview camera that does not properly display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
Filed by Nissan North America, Inc. (manufacturer campaign R23D7).
Defect, as filed: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2023 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.
Consequence: Unintentional acceleration can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
Filed by Nissan North America, Inc. (manufacturer campaign R23A6).
Defect, as filed: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2023 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."
Consequence: Reduced defroster performance can limit visibility out of the windshield, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
Filed by Nissan North America, Inc. (manufacturer campaign R22C5); components: equipment:other:owners/service/other manual; visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac system.
Defect, as filed: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 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 GT-R 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."
Consequence: The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
Filed by Nissan North America, Inc..
Each entry links to the NHTSA record. NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are free of charge at an authorised dealer; check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Component mentions per 1,000 for the 2018 Nissan Leaf (black) against all 2018 model-year vehicles in the file (yellow). A complaint can name more than one component.
| Per 1,000 component mentions | 2018 | Leaf line | All 2018 vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 307.7 | 49.4 | 47.6 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 230.8 | 8.7 | 11.1 |
| Service Brakes | 153.8 | 319.8 | 70.2 |
| Unknown or Other | 153.8 | 64 | 123.9 |
| Steering | 76.9 | 20.3 | 109 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 76.9 | 29.1 | 28.6 |
| Component | Mentions | Per 1,000 | Line | All 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 307.7 | 49.4 | 47.6 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 3 | 230.8 | 8.7 | 11.1 |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 153.8 | 319.8 | 70.2 |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 153.8 | 64 | 123.9 |
| Steering | 1 | 76.9 | 20.3 | 109 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 | 76.9 | 29.1 | 28.6 |
6 unique complaints, 13 component mentions; 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported by complainants. Complaint narratives are not republished.
Complaints by year received
Investigations
| Action | Type | Subject | Component | Opened | Closed | Recall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DP22005 | Defect petition | Pedestrian alert sounds | electrical system:propulsion system | 27 Jan 2023 | 7 Aug 2023 | 22V063000 |
Other Nissan Leaf model years
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Units in campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 NHTSA | 0 | 1 | — |
| 2011 | 0 | 67 | — |
| 2012 | 0 | 39 | — |
| 2013 | 5 | 60 | 4,509,888 |
| 2014 | 6 | 21 | 4,428,257 |
| 2015 | 4 | 48 | 3,468,187 |
| 2016 | 4 | 13 | 3,425,683 |
| 2017 | 2 | 4 | 124,381 |
| 2018 | 4 | 6 | 1,417,635 |
| 2019 | 5 | 1 | 1,443,339 |
| 2020 | 6 | 0 | 220,816 |
| 2021 | 4 | 0 | 207,882 |
| 2022 | 4 | 0 | 207,882 |
| 2023 | 3 | 0 | 131,649 |
| 2026 | 2 | 0 | 3,839 |
Model years with a single campaign and fewer than 25 complaints have no page here; the NHTSA link opens the agency's record for that year.
All Nissan Leaf model years · Nissan: 46 model lines
Questions and answers
How many recalls does the 2018 Nissan Leaf have?
4 NHTSA recall campaigns name this model year; the most recent, 24V071000, was reported to NHTSA on 2 Feb 2024 and concerns back over prevention: sensing system: camera. Across all model years the Nissan Leaf line has 20 campaigns.
Is there an open NHTSA investigation into the 2018 Nissan Leaf?
NHTSA's investigation file lists 1 action naming this model year; the table above shows each action's opening and closing dates. An action with no closing date was still open when the file was produced.
What component do owners of the 2018 Nissan Leaf complain about most?
Vehicle Speed Control: 4 of 13 component mentions (307.7 per 1,000). Next is forward collision avoidance with 3. Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA.
How do I get a recall repaired?
NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are performed free of charge by the manufacturer's authorised dealers. Each campaign's remedy text above is the manufacturer's statement as filed with NHTSA. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
Where does this data come from?
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation recall, complaint and investigation flat files, public domain, downloaded 29 Sep 2026. Complaint counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; component figures count each component a complaint names. The NHTSA record linked from each campaign is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Office of Defects Investigation flat files (recalls, complaints, investigations), public domain, files dated 29 Sep 2026 (recalls) and 15 May 2019 (complaints). Complaints since 1 Jan 1995. Counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; per-1,000 rates divide a component's mentions by all mentions for the same group. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections and the methodology.