2022 Nissan Leaf electrical system problems

The 2022 Nissan Leaf has 56 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 43% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.

Electrical System complaints

43%

Share of year

Crash-involved

Related recalls

Electrical System complaints by year

Leaf electrical system complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Related recalls

25V655000Electrical SystemSeptember 30, 2025 · 19,077 units

Defect

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021-2022 LEAF vehicles equipped with a Level 3 quick charging port. The lithium-ion battery may overheat during Level 3 charging.

Consequence

A quick charging battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Owners are advised not to use Level 3 quick charging until the remedy is completed. Dealers will update the battery software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed June 16, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's Customer Service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R25C8. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 4, 2025.

What owners report

“The E-pedal was on. Trying to park car and it jumped the curb when it lurched forward and brakes would not engage so I had to hit a tree to stop the car.”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · November 21, 2021 · crash

Common questions

How many electrical system complaints does the 2022 Nissan Leaf have?

NHTSA has 56 complaints about the 2022 Nissan Leaf electrical system — 43% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2022 Nissan Leaf electrical system?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the electrical system: 25V655000.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.