2021 Nissan Leaf vs 2023 Nissan Leaf
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2021 Nissan Leaf | 2023 Nissan Leaf |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 52 | 19 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 83 | 57 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 2 | 6 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | — | 111 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Nissan Leaf | Nissan Leaf |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 31 | 3 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 8 | 1 |
| Visibility/wiper | 6 | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 0 | 7 |
| Engine | 5 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 3 | 2 |
| Power Train | 3 | 1 |
| Back Over Prevention | 2 | 1 |
2021 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.