NHTSA Vehicles recall ·
2026 Nissan Leaf recall: Rear Seat Belts May Not Secure Child Seat/FMVSS 208
- Recall number
- 26V425000
- Date
- Manufacturer
- Nissan North America, Inc.
- Category
- Vehicles › Seat Belts
- Recall type
- Vehicle
- Units affected
- 3788
- Hazard tags
- Crash risk Injury risk
Read the official NHTSA notice ↗
Product
Seat Belts
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 outer rear seat belt automatic locking retractors (ALR) may deactivate early, which can prevent a child restraint system (CRS) from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Consequence
An improperly secured child restraint system may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
What should you do?
Dealers will replace the rear outboard seat belt assemblies, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed July 28, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated October 28, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261. Nissan's number for this recall is R26A7. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 7, 2026.
Manufacturer campaign number
R26A7
Source: NHTSA (vehicles), recall 26V425000. Official notice. Republished from public data; RecallFlag is not affiliated with the NHTSA.