Nissan Leaf: Electrical system — traction battery

Affects Nissan Leaf · 2021–2022 — about 19K vehicles.

The hazard

A quick charging battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.

What to do

Owners are advised not to use Level 3 quick charging until the remedy is completed. Dealers will update the battery software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed June 16, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's Customer Service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R25C8. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 4, 2025.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational