2018 Nissan Leaf Recalls
Recall Summary
The 2018 Nissan Leaf has 59 recalls recorded by NHTSA.
Powertrain: Battery Electric (BEV).
Most are for minor compliance or labeling issues.
Total Recalls
Source: NHTSA Campaign Data
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How to Handle Recalls
Check your VIN
Locate your 17-character VIN on the dashboard or driver's door jamb.
Verify Status
Visit the NHTSA Recall Website or the manufacturer's official page.
Schedule Repair
Contact a franchised dealership. Recall repairs are always free of charge.
Document It
Keep records of the repair for your vehicle history file to maintain value.
Note: Unrepaired recalls can affect vehicle safety and resale value. We recommend checking for open recalls at least once a year.
What the recall count means for the 2018 Nissan Leaf
The 2018 Nissan Leaf has 59 recall campaigns on record. Not automatically, but you should still verify that every recall remedy was completed. The 2018 Nissan Leaf has 59 recorded recall campaigns, and open work can change the ownership risk materially.
Which systems are affected?
The main systems named in recall filings for the 2018 Nissan Leaf include BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL, VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM.
What should buyers check before purchase?
Run a VIN recall lookup, confirm dealer remedy completion, and compare the recall themes against the maintenance and complaints reports before committing.
What is the most serious recall on the 2018 Nissan Leaf?
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Titan Diesel, Versa Note and Versa Sedan vehicles, as well as Infiniti Q50, Q60, QX30 and QX80 vehicles. Additionally included are 2019 Nissan GT-R and Taxi and Infiniti QX50, QX60, Q70, Q70L vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Data and Methodology
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
How many recalls does the 2018 Nissan Leaf have?
Recall rows are tied to NHTSA campaign-level source references.
Are there safety critical recalls for the 2018 Nissan Leaf?
Recall response workflow is provided next to the data table.
- Recall campaigns
- 59
- Primary source
- NHTSA recall filings and campaign references
- Workflow
- Count, campaign details, remedy status, and VIN verification
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