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Nissan · Compact Hatchback

2026 Nissan Leaf

Electric

Small Station Wagons
3 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-10-26

Safety Signal

78 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record

Recalls1 critical 2

Complaints1 crash · 1 injured reported 3

Crash ratingnot rated by NHTSA —

EV rangebest configuration, EPA 303 mi

Starting MSRP3 trims · manufacturer $29,990

2026 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016

The 2026 Nissan Leaf is sold in the U.S. as an electric compact hatchback with 3 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the LEAF 75kWh (18 inch steel Wheels), is EPA-rated at 303 miles with 121 MPGe combined efficiency. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year, 1 rated critical, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of C. Owners have filed 3 complaints, most often about the electrical system. Manufacturer pricing runs from $29,990 to $38,990 across 3 trims.

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Trims & pricing

Source: manufacturer press kitWhich trim should I buy? → Compare a trim →

Trim	Powertrain	Drive	MSRP	HP	Torque	MPG comb	Seats	Cargo (2nd row)	Wheels
S+	Electric	FWD	$29,990	214 hp	261 lb-ft	121 MPGe	5	55.5 cu-ft	18 in
SV+	Electric	FWD	$34,230	214 hp	261 lb-ft	114 MPGe	5	55.5 cu-ft	18 in
Platinum+	Electric	FWD	$38,990	214 hp	261 lb-ft	103 MPGe	5	55.5 cu-ft	19 in

MSRP excludes destination. Open a trim for the complete spec sheet and standard/optional equipment. Have the car in front of you? Decode its VIN to see which of these trims it is and what it was priced at.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Configuration	Powertrain	Drive	Engine / motor	City	Hwy	Comb	Range	kWh/100mi	Charge (240V)	Annual fuel*
LEAF 75kWh (18 inch steel Wheels)	Electric	FWD	160 kW AC 3-phase	131	111	121 MPGe	303 mi	27.8	12 h	$650
LEAF 75kWh (18 inch alloy Wheels)	Electric	FWD	160 kW AC 3-phase	122	105	114 MPGe	288 mi	30	12 h	$700
LEAF 75kWh (19 inch Wheels)	Electric	FWD	160 kW AC 3-phase	110	96	103 MPGe	259 mi	32.7	12 h	$750

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 49975, 49974, 49976.

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Recalls (2)

Source: NHTSA recall database

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Seat Belts

R26A7

3,788 vehicles built Jun 10, 2025 – Jun 8, 2026

Problem 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." Risk An improperly secured child restraint system may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash. Fix 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.

Filed with NHTSADefect report PDF Interim owner letter PDF Remedy instructions PDF Dealer notice PDF

NHTSA campaign 26V425000 reported Jul 1, 2026 Nissan North America, Inc. the full filing, and every vehicle covered →

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Electrical System

R25F1

Park outside 51 vehicles built Jul 17, 2025 – Nov 26, 2025

Problem 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. Risk A short circuit in a high voltage battery module increases the risk of a fire. Fix 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.

Filed with NHTSADefect report PDF Owner letter PDF Remedy instructions PDF

NHTSA campaign 26V188000 reported Mar 25, 2026 Nissan North America, Inc. the full filing, and every vehicle covered →

These are vehicle campaigns — the ones the automaker filed against this model. NHTSA also records equipment recalls, filed by a parts maker against a component (a tyre, a child seat, an aftermarket part), and those are not listed here or counted above. nhtsa.gov/recalls shows both for a VIN.

Whether any of this applies to one specific Leaf

A campaign covers a build range, not a model year, so two identical-looking cars from 2026 can differ. Both of these check a VIN against the manufacturer’s own list, free, in about ten seconds. Nissan publishes its own lookup because federal rule 49 CFR 573.15 requires it to, and to keep it current to within seven days.

NHTSA VIN check →Nissan’s own VIN lookup →

Hear about a recall before the letter does

The manufacturer’s letter is the last step of a recall: it has up to 60 days after filing to mail owners, at the address on the registration. We email you the day NHTSA posts a recall on the 2026 Nissan Leaf, with what to do next. Nothing else, ever — no newsletter, no marketing, one-click unsubscribe in every message.

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database

3complaints filed

1 involved a crash · 0 a fire · 1 injuries · 0 deaths reported

8.7 per 10,000 built · Nissan reported 3,449 Leaf built (its Early Warning production report to NHTSA)

Filed per year: 2026: 3

Most-cited components

Electrical System 3

Fuel/Propulsion System 1

Power Train 1

In owners' own words

Filed with NHTSA by the people who own these cars, one per problem area. Quoted as written, with anything identifying removed.

The contact’s daughter owns a 2026 Nissan Leaf. While the owner was driving 70 MPH with the ProPILOT Assist engaged, a semi-truck merged into the lane and crashed into the vehicle. Following the impact and the deployment of the front air bags, the driver was able to safely maneuver the vehicle to the side of the highway.

Electrical System at 5,000 miles Oct 21, 2026 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11772797

The car had a faulty dc/dc converter one month after purchase. The vehicle has about 900 total miles. Part number 292A0-8342R

Electrical System Jun 28, 2026 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11747001

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.

Electrical System Apr 21, 2026 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11732845

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP

NHTSA has not published 5-Star crash ratings for this model year.

Service bulletins & campaigns

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications

Communicationsfiled with NHTSA 6

Most recentmanufacturer date 2026-04-13

Kindsas classified by NHTSA 6 service bulletins

Most often about: Electrical System, Structure, Visibility/Wiper.

NTB09-131C Service bulletin
2026-04-13 · Structure — Body
CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “Certification Label” or “VIN Plate/Label” may be needed. HINT: Certification Label = FMVSS (Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards) label. These items may be available from Nissan by request if certain criteria are met. This bulletin lists the criteria and provides
NTB09-131C Service bulletin
2026-04-13 · Structure — Body
CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “Certification Label” or “VIN Plate/Label” may be needed. HINT: Certification Label = FMVSS (Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards) label. These items may be available from Nissan by request if certain criteria are met. This bulletin lists the criteria and provides
NTB26-016 Service bulletin
2026-03-31 · Visibility/Wiper
DEFROST FEATURES UNAVAILABLE IN APP DUE TO SHORTING TERMINAL POSITION APPLIED VEHICLES: 2026 LEAF (ZE2) APPLIED DATES: Built on or before August 14, 2025 IF YOU CONFIRM The Remote Rear Defrost, Front Wiper Deicer, and Heated Door Mirrors are unavailable via the smartphone MyNISSAN app when the Defrost and Deicer systems are active. ACTION 1. Locate the Fuse Block Junction Box (J/B) behind the glov
NTB26-002 Service bulletin
2026-01-13 · Electrical System
EFFICIENCY DISPLAYS LOWER THAN EXPECTED, BUT ACTUAL DRIVING RANGE OK IF YOU CONFIRM The efficiency display in the meter appears to be lower than what would be expected for the mileage that was driven, but the vehicle’s actual driving range, or distance driven, is correct for the initial state of charge, AND CONSULT 4 (C4) indicates that a “Part number after reprogramming” is available for the A/C
NPSB 15-460 Service bulletin
2025-10-17 · Electrical System
*****Dealer Announcement***** To ensure continued customer satisfaction and confidence, Nissan is conducting a Dealer Quality Action on certain model year 2026 Nissan LEAF vehicles identified in Service Comm and DBS National Service History. On affected vehicles, Remote Rear Defrost, Front Wiper Deicer, and Heated Door Mirrors may be unavailable via the smartphone app when the Defrost and Deicer s
NTB25-044 Service bulletin
2025-10-02 · Electrical System
PROCESS FOR 12V BATTERY TESTING APPLIED VEHICLES: 2026 LEAF (ZE2) SERVICE INFORMATION Due to changes to the DC-DC control logic, 12V battery testing may take an extra 20 minutes or more. To perform a faster 12V battery test, the DC-DC deactivation process must be completed which deactivates the DC-DC power supply for 1 hour. The 12V battery must be diagnosed or removed within 1 hour or power suppl

A service bulletin is the manufacturer telling its dealers how to diagnose or repair a known condition. It is not a recall, not a finding that the vehicle is defective, and the work is not automatically free — though a bulletin is often what a dealer works from when you describe a symptom, so quoting the document number can save a diagnosis. The count is every communication filed; the list shows the most recent, one entry per campaign, because a single campaign is usually filed as several documents on the same day. The summaries are NHTSA's; the full documents come from the manufacturer.

Compare the 2026 Leaf with

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2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 · Compact Hatchback · grade B	Ioniq 5 +2.1
2026 Kia EV6 · Compact Hatchback · grade A	Toss-up
2026 BMW i4 · Compact Hatchback · grade A	Leaf +18.6
2026 MINI Cooper · Compact Hatchback · grade A	Leaf +32
2026 Fiat 500e · Compact Hatchback · grade A	500e +21
2026 MINI John Cooper Works · Compact Hatchback · grade A	Leaf +33.1

Leaf by model year

all years, side by side →

Year Safety Recalls Complaints

2026 this page C 2 3 Park outside 2025 A 0 7 212 mi 2024 A 0 5 212 mi 2023 C 3 22 212 mi 2022 D 4 96 226 mi 2021 D 4 57 226 mi 2020 F 6 167 226 mi 2019 D 5 260 226 mi 2018 C 4 67 151 mi 2017 B 2 17 107 mi 2016 C 4 36 107 mi

Common questions about the 2026 Leaf

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

How much does the 2026 Nissan Leaf cost?

Manufacturer pricing runs from $29,990 for the S+ FWD to $38,990 for the Platinum+ FWD, across 3 trims. Those are MSRPs from the manufacturer's own press material; they exclude destination, options, taxes and whatever the dealer adds. Every trim and price is listed above.

Does the 2026 Nissan Leaf have any recalls?

NHTSA has posted 2 recall campaigns for the 2026 Nissan Leaf, 1 of them rated critical. The most serious on file is 26V188000, covering Electrical System. 1 of them was filed with no repair available at the time — NHTSA's file records what the manufacturer had in hand on the filing date, not what exists today. The manufacturer's own estimate for when a fix would be ready: October 28, 2026. There is an active park outside advisory — act on it before driving. Check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls; a recall applies to specific build ranges, not every car.

How safe is the 2026 Nissan Leaf?

NHTSA has not published a crash-test rating for the 2026 Nissan Leaf yet. On the recall record WhichTrim grades it C (78/100), which measures open and severe recalls rather than crash protection.

What is the fuel economy of the 2026 Nissan Leaf?

Across the 3 EPA-rated configurations of the 2026 Nissan Leaf, the longest EPA range is 303 miles on a charge. Figures are the EPA's own, per configuration, and every one is listed above.

What do owners complain about on the 2026 Nissan Leaf?

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026 Nissan Leaf, most often about electrical system, fuel/propulsion system, power train. Of those, 1 involved a crash, 1 reported injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, so treat the pattern as a signal and the individual report as an anecdote.

Are there service bulletins for the 2026 Nissan Leaf?

The manufacturer has filed 6 service bulletins and related communications with NHTSA for the 2026 Nissan Leaf, most often covering electrical system, structure, visibility/wiper. The most recent is dated 2026-04-13. A bulletin is not a recall: it is the repair procedure a manufacturer sends its dealers for a condition it knows about, and the work is not automatically paid for. It is still worth knowing — if the symptom matches, quoting the bulletin number at the service desk can save a diagnosis. The document numbers and summaries are listed above.

Which 2026 Nissan Leaf trim is the best value?

$9,000 separates the cheapest of the 3 trims from the most expensive, so the answer depends on which of the differences you would actually use. Every trim has its own page here with the manufacturer's full specification and equipment list, plus a short summary of exactly what it adds over the base trim — worth reading before a dealer frames the walk-up for you. The trim-by-trim ladder shows what every step up costs and what it makes standard.

Is the 2026 Nissan Leaf better than the 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5?

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 edges it, 83.6 to 81.5, on tech & comfort, safety. The Nissan Leaf is ahead on space & cargo and price. Raise the space & cargo weight from 2 to 3.2 and it flips. We publish a full side-by-side of the 2026 Nissan Leaf against the 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 — specifications by family, equipment feature by feature, safety record and ownership costs. You can re-weight what matters to you and the verdict recalculates.

What we hold, and what an empty row means

Paid vehicle-history reports will not tell you the difference between “nothing happened to this car” and “we never received that record” — both of the big two say as much in their own help pages. Most of what is on this page comes from complete federal registers, so we can tell you which is which, row by row.

Data	Held	Source	What it covers — or what empty means
Fuel economy & configurations	3 configurations	EPA certification records	Every configuration the EPA certified for sale, with its own test figures.
Emission certificates	none	EPA emission certificates	The EPA published no certificate we could match to a configuration on this page.
Recalls	2	NHTSA recall campaigns	A complete federal register: every campaign covering this model year, with severity and advisory flags.
Owner complaints	3	NHTSA complaint database	Also complete, but unverified: these are reports owners filed, not findings. Counts scale with how many were sold.
Crash ratings	none	NHTSA NCAP	NHTSA has not tested this model year. Cars are selected for testing, so untested is not unsafe.
Service bulletins	6	NHTSA manufacturer communications	Everything the manufacturer told its dealers about a defect or malfunction, short of a recall.
Investigations	none	NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation	No defect investigation has been opened.
Driver-assist crash reports	none	NHTSA Standing General Order 2021-01	No report has been filed. Only entities named in the order report, and only crashes they hear of — so this is also what an unequipped car, or a manufacturer without telematics, looks like.
Specifications filed with NHTSA	none	NHTSA vPIC, decoded from VIN patterns	We had no VIN pattern to decode for this model year, or the manufacturer filed nothing usable.
Trims, pricing & equipment	3 trims	Manufacturer press kit	Transcribed from the manufacturer's own press material, every value carrying the document it came from.

Rebuilt nightly; this page was generated 2026-10-26. Every figure above is traceable to the source named beside it, and the JSON for this page carries the same values with their identifiers.

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). The most serious recall counts in full and each further one counts 85% of the one before, because a vehicle sold in millions is recalled more often than a rare one without being more dangerous — and because a flat subtraction bottomed the scale out, scoring a vehicle with 22 recalls within a point of one with six. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Read it as what it counts: recall campaigns on the federal record, weighted by severity. The damping reduces the sales bias by roughly 40% but does not remove it: like our complaint counts, this is not normalized by how many were sold, so a best-seller still scores somewhat worse than an obscure model with the same real risk. NHTSA crash ratings, do-not-drive and park-outside advisories, and the crash, fire, injury and death counts in owner complaints are reported separately on every page and never blended into the letter — a vehicle can hold five stars and a poor letter at once, and where that happens we say so rather than leave you to notice. Because the scale subtracts from a clean sheet, a model year too new to have been recalled, complained about or bulletined scores full marks on an empty record; we label those grades provisional rather than present them as earned.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed nightly. Trim-level specifications and pricing are transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit; every value carries its source in the data file.

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