2020 Nissan Leaf fuel/propulsion system problems
31 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel/propulsion system on the 2020 Nissan Leaf — 19% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I own a 2020 Nissan Leaf affected by recall 24V-700 (Nissan R24B2). The recall opened in September 2024 because the high-voltage battery can overheat and catch fire during Level 3 fast charging. Owners were told not to use fast charging until a remedy is available. The recall has been open since…”
filed Jun 18, 2026
“My 2020 Nissan Leaf is affected by recall R24B2 / NHTSA recall 24V-700 involving the high-voltage battery and Level 3 DC fast charging system (CHAdeMO). Nissan and NHTSA instructed owners not to use Level 3 quick charging because the battery may rapidly overheat and potentially create a fire risk…”
filed May 15, 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 | 1 | 5% |
| 2022 Leaf | 17 | 19% |
| 2021 Leaf | 8 | 15% |
| 2019 Leaf | 34 | 14% |
| 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.