Skip to main content

Nissan Recalls 19,000-Plus Leaf EVs for Overheating Battery

2022 Nissan Leaf scaled jpg 2022 Nissan Leaf | Manufacturer image

Nissan is recalling its Leaf electric vehicle over an issue with the lithium-ion battery that could cause a fire. More than 19,000 vehicles are affected.

Related: More Nissan News

Affected vehicles include model-year 2021-22 Leaf hatchbacks. Due to excess lithium deposits in the battery cells, the lithium-ion battery in these vehicles may overheat during DC fast charging, increasing the risk of a fire.

As a fix, dealers will update the battery software for free. Owners are advised not to fast-charge until the remedy is completed. Interim letters notifying owners of the issue are expected to be mailed Oct. 24; a second letter will be sent out once a remedy is available. Those with further questions can contact Nissan at 800-867-7669 (Nissan’s recall number for this issue is R25C8), the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s vehicle-safety hotline at 888-327-4236, or visit its website to check their vehicle identification number and learn more.

More From Cars.com:

Related Video:

Cars.com’s Editorial department is your source for automotive news and reviews. In line with Cars.com’s long-standing ethics policy, editors and reviewers don’t accept gifts or free trips from automakers. The Editorial department is independent of Cars.com’s advertising, sales and sponsored content departments.

Copy Editor
Corinne Vercoe

Corinne Vercoe has been writing professionally for 10 years. She began producing and editing content for the automotive industry in 2018, joining Cars.com as Copy Editor in 2021. She is a member of the Midwest Automotive Media Association and inherited an interest in cars from her father, a lifelong Chevrolet Corvette enthusiast.

Featured stories

tesla model y 2026 exterior oem 04 jpg
MY27Bolt MY26Leaf Profile jpg
jeep cherokee 2026 01 exterior front angle jpg