2020 Nissan Leaf fuel/propulsion system problems
34 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel/propulsion system on the 2020 Nissan Leaf — 21% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“We were asked by Nissan corporate to bring in the vehicle for a safety recall related to the battery. The Nissan dealership updated the battery software then gave the vehicle back to us. However, as soon as we drove away the dash lit up with warning lights. We were on the freeway so we pulled over…”
filed Sep 1, 2026
“My 2020 Nissan LEAF is subject to open safety recall 24V700 / R24B2 for a high-voltage lithium-ion battery defect that poses a fire risk during Level 3 quick charging. On [XXX], I brought the vehicle to an authorized Nissan dealer for the recall remedy. Three days later, on [XXX], while driving…”
filed Aug 26, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
*****Dealer Announcement***** Nissan is committed to delivering the highest levels of product quality and customer satisfaction. In support of this commitment, Nissan is implementing a Lithium-ion Battery Post-Remedy…
Lithium - ion Battery · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 3, 2026
Fuel/propulsion System problems in other Leaf years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Leaf | 2 | 10% |
| 2022 Leaf | 19 | 20% |
| 2021 Leaf | 9 | 16% |
| 2019 Leaf | 34 | 13% |
| 2018 Leaf | 12 | 18% |
| 2016 Leaf | 8 | 22% |
| 2015 Leaf | 2 | 2% |
| 2014 Leaf | 1 | 3% |
| 2013 Leaf | 4 | 5% |
| 2012 Leaf | 1 | 2% |
| 2011 Leaf | 4 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2020 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.