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NHTSA Recall #23V494000 — NISSAN Leaf VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

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ID: #23V494000 MFR: Nissan North America, Inc.

What This Recall Means

Component

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

What Happened
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.
Risk if Unfixed
Unintentional acceleration can increase the risk of a crash.

How to Get This Fixed

Free 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.
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What happened

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.

Risk if unfixed

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.

Original NHTSA model designations: NISSAN Leaf

Affected Vehicles

2023 NISSAN Leaf
2022 NISSAN Leaf
2021 NISSAN Leaf
2020 NISSAN Leaf
2019 NISSAN Leaf
2018 NISSAN Leaf

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Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #23V494000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2023 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 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL recall for the 2023 NISSAN Leaf? (Campaign #23V494000)

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. Unintentional acceleration can increase the risk of a crash. 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.