Nissan Leaf problems by year
1,027 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across 15 Nissan Leaf model years. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaint totals are lifetime counts — years that have been on the road longer accumulate more reports.
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Most reported problem | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | 0 | — | |
| 2024 | 4 | 0 | — | |
| 2023 Fewer complaints | 19 | 3 | — | |
| 2022 | 89 | 4 | Electrical System | |
| 2021 | 52 | 4 | Electrical System | |
| 2020 Most complained | 159 | 6 | Electrical System | |
| 2019 Most complained | 251 | 5 | Electrical System | |
| 2018 | 66 | 4 | Service Brakes | |
| 2017 Fewer complaints | 17 | 2 | — | |
| 2016 | 36 | 4 | Service Brakes | |
| 2015 | 107 | 4 | Service Brakes | |
| 2014 | 34 | 6 | Service Brakes | |
| 2013 | 81 | 5 | Service Brakes | |
| 2012 | 57 | 0 | Service Brakes | |
| 2011 | 95 | 0 | Air Bags |
How to read this. Complaints are unverified reports owners file with NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation, counted once per case number. Raw totals are not adjusted for sales volume, and recent model years have had less time on the road. “Most complained” flags years well above the model’s median; treat it as a signal for deeper research, not a verdict. This page is not affiliated with Nissan.