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2020 Nissan Leaf
Common Problems

Ranked from 87 federal NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.

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2 problems on this vehicle involve a crash, fire, or injury risk. If you are experiencing one, stop driving and have it inspected.

9 Common Problems

Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.

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  1. 1

    High-voltage battery malfunction leading to restricted fast charging

    41complaints
    Safety riskElectrical

    The high-voltage battery can overheat and catch fire during Level 3 fast charging, forcing owners to avoid using this feature.

    Related recall: 24V700000

  2. 2

    Delayed or non-existent recall repair leading to unresolved safety concerns

    37complaints
    High severityOther

    Recall repairs for various issues have been delayed or not completed, leaving owners with unresolved safety concerns.

    Related recall: 23V048000

  3. 3

    Limited Travel Range Due to Battery Issues

    18complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    Owners experience limited travel range due to battery issues, requiring frequent charging and limiting long-distance travel.

    Related recall: 24V700000

  4. 4

    Battery Failure During Fast Charging

    15complaints
    Safety riskElectrical

    The battery fails during fast charging, leading to potential loss of power and reduced range.

    Related recall: 24V700000

  5. 5

    Unavailability of Parts for Recall Repair

    8complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    Parts required for recall repairs are not available, causing delays and inconvenience for owners.

    Related recall: 24V700000

  6. 6

    Inoperative backup camera

    7complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    The backup camera intermittently fails to display a clear view behind the vehicle, posing a safety concern.

    $250–$800est. backup camera replacement · 1–3 hrs labor
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    Related recall: 24V700000

  7. 7

    Unreliable Level 3 DC fast charging

    7complaints
    High severityElectrical

    Level 3 DC fast charging is disabled due to a known defect, causing significant inconvenience.

    Related recall: 24V700000

  8. 8

    Faulty E-Pedal system

    6complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    The E-Pedal system malfunctions, causing the vehicle to accelerate uncontrollably without pressing the accelerator.

    Related recall: 24V700000

  9. 9

    Unexpected acceleration

    4complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    The car unexpectedly accelerates while on adaptive cruise control, posing a safety risk.

    Related recall: 24V700000

Other years & sources

2019 Nissan LeafAll NHTSA complaints for this vehicle →

Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.