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2021 NISSAN Leaf EQUIPMENT Recalls

1 recall Highest severity: Standard NHTSA Filing

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EQUIPMENT Safety Recalls

Standard NHTSA Filing #23V048000 NHTSA Official Language
Component

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
What Happened
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."
Risk if Unfixed
Reduced defroster performance can limit visibility out of the windshield, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free 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.
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Other NISSAN Leaf 2021 Recalls

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 recall
BACK OVER PREVENTION
1 recall
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 recall

Other NISSAN Leaf Years

2026
2 recalls
2023
3 recalls
2022
4 recalls
2020
6 recalls
2019
5 recalls
2018
4 recalls
2017
2 recalls
2016
4 recalls
2015
4 recalls
2014
6 recalls
2013
5 recalls

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2021 NISSAN Leaf safe to drive?

This model year has 1 recorded safety recall. Model-level listings do not establish VIN-specific open recalls or whether this vehicle is safe to drive. Check your VIN and contact the manufacturer for recall instructions.

What is the EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL recall for the 2021 NISSAN Leaf? (Campaign #23V048000)

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." Reduced defroster performance can limit visibility out of the windshield, increasing the risk of a crash. 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.