NHTSA Vehicles recall ·
2026 Nissan Leaf recall: Park Outside: High Voltage Battery Modules May Short Circuit
Park outside: owners are advised to park affected vehicles outside and away from structures due to fire risk.
- Recall number
- 26V188000
- Date
- Manufacturer
- Nissan North America, Inc.
- Category
- Vehicles › Electrical System
- Recall type
- Vehicle
- Units affected
- 51
- Hazard tags
- Fire
Read the official NHTSA notice ↗
Product
Electrical System
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Nissan | Leaf | 2026 |
Not every vehicle of these models is affected. Enter your 17-character VIN on NHTSA.gov to check your vehicle.
Why was it recalled?
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2026 LEAF vehicles. The high voltage battery may have internal damage that can cause a short circuit within the battery module.
Consequence
A short circuit in a high voltage battery module increases the risk of a fire.
What should you do?
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures and should not charge their vehicles until the remedy is completed. Dealers will inspect and replace the battery modules, as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 2, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261. Nissan's number for this recall is R25F1. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 27, 2026.
Manufacturer campaign number
R25F1
Source: NHTSA (vehicles), recall 26V188000. Official notice. Republished from public data; RecallFlag is not affiliated with the NHTSA.