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(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.","remedy":"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 in December 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.","notes":"","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"R26A7","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"26V188000","component":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY","mfr":"Nissan North America, Inc.","reported":"2026-03-25","owner_notified":"2026-08-28","units":51,"summary":"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.","remedy":"Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures and should not charge their vehicles until the remedy is completed. Dealers will replace the battery modules or the battery, 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.","notes":"","park_outside":true,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"R25F1","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"critical"}],"recall_count":2,"critical_count":1,"park_outside":true,"do_not_drive":false,"score":77,"grade":"C","complaints":{"count":2,"crash":0,"fire":0,"injured":0,"deaths":0,"comps":[["Electrical System",2],["Fuel/Propulsion System",1],["Power Train",1]],"by_year":{"2026":2},"excerpts":[["2026-06-28","Electrical System","The car had a faulty dc/dc converter one month after purchase. The vehicle has about 900 total miles. Part number 292A0-8342R"],["2026-04-21","Electrical System","The battery does not charge. Warning lights activated to check EV system. This first occurred about two months ago. Dash lights spontaneously resolved, but MIL light has remained on in Nissan App since that time. Dealership service initially said to return with vehicle when dash light and message reappeared. Potential \u2026"]]},"investigations":[],"ncap":[],"popularity":133,"headline":{"range":303,"mpg":null,"ncap":null,"complaints":2},"presskit_trims":[],"generated_at":"2026-09-11 02:56 UTC","sources":["EPA fueleconomy.gov","NHTSA recalls","NHTSA complaints","NHTSA NCAP","NHTSA investigations"]}