2020 Nissan Leaf power train problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2020 Nissan Leaf — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Regarding Nissan Safety Recall 24V-700 / Campaign R24B2. After the recall remedy was performed on my 2020 LEAF in June I experienced the "Service EV System" message during normal highway driving on 8/1/26. I have an invoice from the dealership that documented logged safety recall code P33ED along…”
filed Aug 10, 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.
Power Train problems in other Leaf years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Leaf | 2 | 10% |
| 2022 Leaf | 10 | 11% |
| 2021 Leaf | 3 | 5% |
| 2019 Leaf | 12 | 5% |
| 2018 Leaf | 3 | 5% |
| 2016 Leaf | 3 | 8% |
| 2015 Leaf | 3 | 3% |
| 2014 Leaf | 1 | 3% |
| 2013 Leaf | 3 | 4% |
| 2011 Leaf | 3 | 3% |
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.