2026 Nissan Leaf Recall: High voltage battery may have internal damage that can cause a short…
NHTSA campaign 26V188000 · Electrical System · filed Mar 25, 2026 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2026 LEAF vehicles. The high voltage battery may have internal damage that can cause a short circuit within the battery module.
The risk
A short circuit in a high voltage battery module increases the risk of a fire.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures and should not charge their vehicles until the remedy is completed. Dealers will replace the battery modules or the battery, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed April 24, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in early August 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261. Nissan's number for this recall is R25F1. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 27, 2026.
Affected vehicles
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 26V188000 (manufacturer number R25F1). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.