2020 Nissan Leaf vs 2021 Nissan Leaf
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2020 Nissan Leaf | 2021 Nissan Leaf |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 164 | 55 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 92 | 83 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 2 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | — | — |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Nissan Leaf | Nissan Leaf |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 120 | 32 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 34 | 9 |
| Power Train | 13 | 3 |
| Engine | 8 | 6 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 7 | 3 |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 6 |
| Back Over Prevention | 5 | 3 |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Overheating | 14 | 0 |
2020 Nissan Leaf
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.