Nissan recalling certain 2026 Leaf models due to battery fire risk, advises owners to park outside
The Nissan Leaf battery electric car on display at the Detroit Auto Show. (Photo by: Jim West/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued a recall notice for certain 2026 Nissan Leaf vehicles due to a battery issue that poses a fire risk.
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According to the NHTSA, a high voltage battery may have internal damage that can cause a short circuit within the battery module and start a fire. Owners are advised to park outside away from structures and to not charge their vehicles until the vehicle is repaired.
Nissan says dealers will replace the battery modules or the battery, free of charge and owners will be sent letters notifying them of the safety risk by April 17, 2026.
What they're saying:
Nissan says a fix is expected to be available by July 2026 and will they notify owners once the final remedy is available.
What you can do:
Owners who have questions about recall R25F1 can contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261.
To see if a vehicle is impacted by the recall, owners can enter their vehicles Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) on NHTSA.gov.
The Source: Information in this article was provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). This story was reported from Orlando.