Nissan Leaf recalls
Recalls to 31 Oct 2026, from DVSA's file. Each recall shows its own launch date.
DVSA lists 6 safety recalls naming the Nissan Leaf, launched from 2015 to 2024. Most recalls cover only cars built in certain dates or chassis number ranges, so check a specific car on GOV.UK's recall check.
Nissan Leaf recalls at a glance
- Recalls
- 6
- 2015 to 2024
- Latest recall
- 17 June 2024
- R/2024/234
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
Every Nissan Leaf recall
Newest first. The concern is the part or system affected, the defect is what can go wrong, and the remedy is what the manufacturer does to put it right.
Juke (F16) Qashqai (J12) and Leaf (ZE1) VIN Scan
R/2024/234, launched 17 June 2024. Also covers the Juke, Qashqai
Defect: On affected vehicles the VIN stored in the vehicle system may not match the actual VIN of the vehicle. This may lead to a situation where a vehicle user can see information related to a different vehicle resulting in a data security breach.
Remedy: Replace the navigation display / control unit and the telematics control unit.
A potential concern affecting the Vehicle Control Module (VCM) logic of some vehicles has been identified whereby in specific and rare circumstances after switching off the cruise control function there is a possibility of unintended acceleration.
R/2023/215, launched 28 July 2023, 37,574 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: A potential concern affecting the Vehicle Control Module (VCM) logic of some vehicles has been identified whereby in specific and rare circumstances after switching off the cruise control function there is a possibility of unintended acceleration.
Remedy: The software of the VCM will be updated.
THE WELDED JOINT ON THE ACTUATOR PLATE WITHIN THE REDUCER MAY BE OF POOR QUALITY AND THE PARK LOCK MAY NOT ENGAGE
R/2020/294, launched 2 November 2020, 2,547 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the NV200
Defect: The welded joint on the park lock actuator plate may be of poor quality and has the potential to fail during usage.
Remedy: Replace the park lock actuator plate with a countermeasure part of all potentially affected vehicles
HEADLAMP AUTO AIM FUNCTION MAY NOT OPERATE
R/2017/173, launched 19 July 2017, 65 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Due to a non confromity in production the headlamp auto aim function may not operate
Remedy: Reconfigure and then reinitialise the headlamp leveliser control unit on affected vehicles.
ENGINE PUSH START SWITCH MAY MALFUNCTION
R/2015/133, launched 4 August 2015, 10,248 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Juke, Micra, Note
Defect: On affected models with a push start ignition switch the switch may remain in the pressed position and not return after switching the engine on. If the vehicle continues to be driven in this condition the emergency engine stop function may operate and cause the engine to unintentionally stop.
Remedy: Inspect and where necessary modify the push start switch housing.
LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL
R/2014/171, launched 19 January 2015, 4,474 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: A fail safe clip on the steering column may have become dislodged during the assembly process. As a result the column may not have been correctly assembled. Over a period of time and under certain conditions the column may work loose and disconnect causing a loss of steering.
Remedy: On affected vehicles inspect column and where necessary replace the column shaft.
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
What to do next
If you own a Nissan Leaf, check its registration on GOV.UK and ask a Nissan dealer whether any recall work is outstanding. If you are buying one, ask the seller for proof the work was done, and run a Motoring Insider history check for finance, write-offs and the MOT history.