2015 Nissan Leaf service brakes problems
84 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2015 Nissan Leaf — 76% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The electrically-driven intelligent brake unit failed on my 2015 Nissan Leaf. The brakes became inoperative: when pressing the brake pedal there is a loud compression/grinding noise and the pedal goes nearly to the floor with little braking force. The failure appeared suddenly after charging the…”
filed Sep 1, 2026
“The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Leaf. The contact stated that while reversing at an undisclosed speed, the brakes failed to engage while the brake pedal was depressed. The brake and master warning lights were illuminated. The failure had occurred on several occasions; however, the contact stated…”
filed Aug 13, 2026
“The car was parked in a parking lot, and when we turned it on and pulled out of the space, the brake light, ABS light, and other warning lights came on and the brakes went soft. We pulled back into the space and tried again, thinking it was a fluke and heard a strange noise coming from the car when it started. Again…”
filed Aug 6, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- During very cold temperatures, the relay inside the electronic brake booster may freeze…Campaign 16V119000 · Feb 29, 2016
Service Brakes problems in other Leaf years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Leaf | 2 | 10% |
| 2022 Leaf | 8 | 9% |
| 2021 Leaf | 1 | 2% |
| 2020 Leaf | 3 | 2% |
| 2019 Leaf | 10 | 4% |
| 2018 Leaf | 19 | 29% |
| 2016 Leaf | 16 | 44% |
| 2014 Leaf | 18 | 53% |
| 2013 Leaf | 32 | 40% |
| 2012 Leaf | 22 | 39% |
| 2011 Leaf | 16 | 17% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2015 Nissan Leaf
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.