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moderate 108 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $850 · see electrical across all vehicles →
Among the 10 model years of Nissan Leaf in our records for electrical problems, this one ranks #2 by owner-complaint volume.
Owners have filed 108 electrical complaints against 1 active recall — roughly 108 complaints per campaign.
A quick charging battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering electrical on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
TELEMATICS SERVICE INFORMATION HINT: This bulletin applies to vehicles equipped with a 4G network compatible TCU. TCUs compatible with 3G network only are no longer supported. SERVICE INFORMATION The APPLIED VEHICLES that come equipped with a factory installed SOS switch, located near the overhead map lamp, also come equipped with a wireless communication device called a Telematics Communication Unit (TCU). With an active NissanConnect® Services subscription, the TCU communicates with the NissanConnect® Services Data Center to provide various security and convenience services. This bulletin contains important service procedures that must be performed properly in order to set-up and maintain
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗INTELLIGENT CRUISE CONTROL INOPERATIVE AND AEB/FEB WARNING LIGHT ON OR RADAR OBSTRUCTION MESSAGE DISPLAYED WITH DTC C1A16 OR C2582 IF YOU CONFIRM IMPORTANT: The purpose of ACTION (on the next page) is to give you a quick idea of the work you will be performing. You MUST closely follow the entire SERVICE PROCEDURE as it contains information that is essential to successfully completing this repair. Nissan Bulletins are intended for use by qualified technicians, not 'do-it-yourselfers'. Qualified technicians are properly trained individuals who have the equipment, tools, safety instruction, and know-how to do a job properly and safely. NOTE: If you believe that a described condition may apply t
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING WARNING LIGHT BLINKING APPLIED SYSTEMS: Vehicles equipped with a lane camera (see Figure 1) SERVICE INFORMATION If the Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) warning light or is blinking (but not illuminated steadily) or the customer states it is blinking, and there are no related DTCs, inspect the windshield. A blinking AEB warning light may occur under the following conditions: When contamination or foreign material adhere to the lane camera viewing window on the windshield. When driving while it is snowing or when frost forms on the lane camera viewing window on the windshield. When the lane camera viewing window on the windshield is temporarily fogged up. Fig
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗LANE CAMERA AIMING VEHICLE REFERENCE VALUES NOT IN ESM SERVICE INFORMATION If the lane camera requires aiming, the values in Table A on page 4 must be used. For all other models/model years, consult the Electronic Service Manual (ESM).
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Subject: REVISION 2 R23D7 2018-2022 LEAF Rear View Camera Inspection - NCIR - Dealer Announcement REVISION 2 Please discard earlier versions of this bulletin. The announcement from May 20, 2024 has been revised to include the following: • The remedy and parts are now available, please refer to NTB24-034 to remedy any vehicle affected by this campaign Parts for this campaign are on restriction and can be ordered via DBS. The parts restriction will be removed and dealers can order, as needed, via normal ordering process beginning July 19, 2024. Part number 24271-ZW40A (Protector Harness Kit) will be automatically shipped to dealers beginning July 1, 2024. The Protector Harness Kit will r
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
The dominant electrical complaint across these 105 complaints is the unresolved NHTSA Recall 24V-700 (Nissan R24B2), which began in September 2024. The defect involves excessive lithium-ion deposits in high-voltage battery cells that increase electrical resistance and risk rapid overheating during Level 3 DC fast charging via CHAdeMO. Nissan instructed owners to avoid Level 3 charging and promised a remedy—initially November 2024, then March 2025, then May or summer 2025—but as of the latest complaints, no permanent fix has been delivered. Many owners report parts remaining unavailable 18 months after recall notification.
Owners describe the consequence as a complete loss of fast-charging capability, which severely restricts daily use and makes long-distance travel impractical. Several report financial hardship: monthly payments, insurance, and parking fees with near-zero vehicle utility; one family cited $6,600 in costs for an essentially unusable vehicle.
A secondary pattern involves battery capacity issues unrelated to charging: sudden dramatic drops in reported state-of-charge while driving (from 100% to 20% in minutes), erratic range readouts under load, and low internal resistance warnings that prevent vehicle restart or recharge. One owner describes the recall claiming DC-charging-only risk as "disingenuous" when high internal resistance affects the battery at all times.
Other electrical failures include E-Pedal brake system malfunctions, EV System errors with loss of power, parking brake independent activation and failure to release, VCM failures requiring multiple replacements, and forward-facing camera overheating disabling collision avoidance. One backup camera issue appears in multiple complaints with a suggested recall code.
The consistent criticism: Nissan's software-only "interim" remedy does not fix the underlying battery defect; it merely monitors for conditions and disables the vehicle if detected. Owners see this as unacceptable because the battery remains defective, the car can become immobilized, and no real repair timeline exists.
Same Nissan Leaf electrical reports on nearby years: 2018 · 2019 · 2021
Excessive lithium-ion deposits in battery cells increase electrical resistance, creating risk of rapid battery heating and potential fire during Level 3 DC fast charging (CHAdeMO). Defect present since manufacturing; identified in recall 24V-700.
When: September 2024 recall issued; no permanent remedy as of latest complaints in March-July 2025
Symptoms owners cite: Loss of Level 3 fast-charging capability per manufacturer instruction; No warning before overheating occurs; Risk of battery fire during fast charging
Codes mentioned: 24V-700, R24B2
Repairs/costs cited: Nissan's interim remedy is a software update that monitors for state-of-charge fluctuation and prevents restart or recharge if condition detected. No actual battery replacement or defect repair available. Owners report parts remain unavailable 18 months after recall notification.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Recall 24V-700 (R24B2) issued September 2024. Owners instructed not to use Level 3 charging. Software-only interim remedy offered. Remedy deadlines missed repeatedly: November 2024, March 2025, May 2025, summer 2025.
Battery charge indicator drops dramatically and instantaneously (e.g., 100% to 20% or 18% to 5% within seconds) while vehicle is in normal operation on highway, unrelated to actual discharge. Owners report erratic range and capacity readouts, particularly when battery is under 50% or under heavy load.
When: Reported at various mileages; one incident at 50,000 miles, another at 18,000 miles; one owner reports issue starting summer 2025
Symptoms owners cite: Instantaneous gauge drop while driving at highway speeds; Range indicator fluctuates wildly (e.g., from 100% to 20% in minutes); Erratic range and capacity readouts under load or at lower state of charge; Warning messages to charge immediately displayed when charge is actually sufficient; Message that charge will drop dramatically below ~125 miles on mountain/hilly terrain
Codes mentioned: 24V-700, 23V494000
Repairs/costs cited: Owners report dealer unable to duplicate failure or unwilling to diagnose without test drive. One owner reports battery modules (8 of ~24) replaced by dealer but erratic behavior persists. Another owner states battery tested and replacement needed under warranty; replacement battery unavailable with 6+ month wait.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Related to recall 24V-700 (high internal resistance issue). Parts remain unavailable. One owner suspects firmware update received for campaign 23V494000 may have triggered the behavior.
E-Pedal system malfunction warning displayed; pedal response becomes unresponsive or exhibits unusual resistance. When system fails, mechanical brake pedal also fails or becomes extremely unresponsive, creating near-total brake failure condition.
When: One incident reported mid-drive; issue intermittent—resolved after vehicle sat all day but returned upon restart
Symptoms owners cite: E-Pedal system malfunction warning on display; Instruction to use manual brake pedal instead of E-Pedal; Mechanical brake pedal unresponsive or makes 'horrible sound and feel'; Vehicle barely stops, near-miss collision; Issue intermittent; may resolve after prolonged parking then recur
Repairs/costs cited: Owner purchased 12-volt battery after forum research; replacement did not resolve issue. No dealer diagnosis or repair performed.
EV System Error and Unable to Restart messages displayed while driving; vehicle loses automotive power. Parking brake independently activates and cannot be released. Vehicle becomes immobilized and cannot restart.
When: One incident at approximately 65,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: EV System Error message displayed; Unable to Restart message displayed; Several unknown warning lights illuminated; Parking brake warning light illuminated; Parking brake independently activates; Parking brake fails to release as intended; Complete loss of automotive power
Codes mentioned: 24V-700
Repairs/costs cited: Vehicle towed to residence. Dealer contacted but no assistance provided. Vehicle not diagnosed or repaired.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Manufacturer advised vehicle might need to experience a failure or be towed to dealer. No actual remedy or diagnosis offered.
VCM fails repeatedly despite replacement attempts. Vehicle remains difficult to start or fails to start.
When: Reported at approximately 5,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Vehicle difficult to start; Failure persists after multiple VCM replacements
Codes mentioned: 24V-700
Repairs/costs cited: VCM replaced several times; failure persists. Recall parts remain unavailable.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Related to recall 24V-700. Nissan technician availability reported as an issue; parts unavailable.
Vehicle reports not charging as intended; vehicle difficult to start or fails to start. Some cases involve inability to charge at all or charge rate insufficient for normal operation.
When: Reported at approximately 5,000 miles and other undisclosed mileages
Symptoms owners cite: Vehicle not charging as intended; Vehicle difficult to start; Service EV System message displayed while charging
Codes mentioned: 24V-700
Repairs/costs cited: One vehicle taken to dealer but not diagnosed or repaired. Parts for recall repair not available.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Recall 24V-700 parts unavailable. Recall repair not completed.
Backup camera display goes blank intermittently (approximately 20% of the time vehicle is driven) or completely. Temporary workaround is to shift to Park, exit vehicle, and apply firm pressure to camera housing.
When: Active issue for at least one year; recall notice received February 2024 but no remedy available
Symptoms owners cite: Backup camera displays blank; Intermittent failure (~20% of driving occasions); Issue reoccurs several days after temporary fix; Camera failure while in reverse
Codes mentioned: U111A-00
Repairs/costs cited: One owner paid $100 deductible for camera replacement under extended warranty (at 2.5 years, 40,000 miles). Camera and associated connector issues documented by dealer as signal abnormality.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Active recall exists but no solution posted as of February 2024 notification date. Multiple Nissan backup camera recalls issued, but not all affected vehicles included.
Forward camera overheats and immediately renders collision avoidance and ProPilot systems inoperative. Nissan service dismisses as normal operation.
When: First overheating occurrence April 15, 2020; additional occurrences by July 6, 2020
Symptoms owners cite: Forward camera overheats; Collision avoidance system inoperative; ProPilot system inoperative; Dash warning lights illuminate (image provided)
Repairs/costs cited: No service performed. Nissan service refuses to acknowledge as safety issue.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Nissan service states condition is 'normal operation' and refuses service.
Rear driver's side seat belt locked in place and cannot be used.
When: Reported in vehicle with approximately 5,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Seat belt locked and inoperable
Repairs/costs cited: Not repaired; recall parts unavailable.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Related to recall campaign but parts unavailable; technician availability reported as issue.
Vehicle struck by tree branch at approximately 50 mph, deploying airbags. Upon airbag deployment, vehicle lost steering and braking functionality. Vehicle also lost electrical and motive power and rolled to complete stop.
When: Approximately 12,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Loss of steering functionality following airbag deployment; Loss of braking functionality following airbag deployment; Loss of electrical power; Loss of motive power; Unknown warning light illuminated; Vehicle rolled to complete stop
Repairs/costs cited: Vehicle towed to independent mechanic; awaiting repair. Not yet diagnosed.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Neither dealer nor manufacturer contacted or notified.
Synthesized from 108 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Leaf. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V700000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not…
The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Leaf. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V700000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. An unknown dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not…
The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Leaf. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V700000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. Several dealers were made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The…
the front collision detection system frequently stops working, especially when there is wet weather. The little light on the dash comes on that shows it's not working. ALSO. My car has a serious battery issue that is not related to the fast-charging issue with the current recall. The battery frequently loses charge while driving, and I have to cut trips short and head home in "turtle mode".
The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Leaf. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V700000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. Two local dealers were contacted on several occasions; however, the parts were not yet available for the recall repair. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for…
The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Leaf. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 24V700000 (Electrical System) and 24V071000 (Back Over Prevention) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that the remedy parts were not available.…
Recall # R24B2 has a projected correction date of MARCH 2025 -just updated from NOVEMBER 2024!! This is totally unacceptable and the NHTSA needs to push for a quicker resolution.
I have previously had an issue with low resistance of the high voltage battery. This resulted in the car giving a warning code that prevents the restart of the vehicle once it's turned off. This is itself potentially leaves a driver in an unsafe location if they are in an isolated place since you are also unable to charge. I took it to the dealer multiple times and it took them almost a month to…
I was driving on Interstate Highway H-3, uphill at 55 mph, when the % charge on the high-voltage battery instantaneously dropped from 18 to 5%. The warning light also came on. I was not using the A/C at the time. Over the next 30 seconds or so, the gauge quickly went from 5...4...3...2....1. By dumb luck, as the gauge hit 1%, I hit peak elevation on the mountain pass, and was able to coast in…
The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Leaf. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V700000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not…
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 108 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $850 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
Across the 10 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most electrical failures cluster between 9,570 and 42,450 miles, with the median around 18,000. A quarter of owners report trouble before 9,570; a quarter make it past 42,450. Maintenance history matters more than the odometer alone — this is the reported failure window, not a guarantee.
Independent shops typically charge around $850 for electrical repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Yes — 1 active recall(s) cover electrical issues on this vehicle. Recall fixes are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status. Use the VIN decoder at the top of the page to check if your specific vehicle is affected.