2026 Nissan Leaf Recall: Outer rear seat belt automatic locking retractors (ALR) may deactivate…
NHTSA campaign 26V425000 · Seat Belts · filed Jul 1, 2026 · verified Sep 13, 2026
The defect
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2026 LEAF vehicles. The outer rear seat belt automatic locking retractors (ALR) may deactivate early, which can prevent a child restraint system (CRS) from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
The risk
An improperly secured child restraint system may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
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
Dealers will replace the rear outboard seat belt assemblies, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed July 28, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated October 28, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261. Nissan's number for this recall is R26A7. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 7, 2026.
Affected vehicles
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 26V425000 (manufacturer number R26A7). Data last verified Sep 13, 2026.