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    BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

    Manufacturer

    Nissan North America, Inc.

    NHTSA Campaign ID24V071000
    SummaryNissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2022 LEAF vehicles. Damage to the camera harness can cause distortion or loss of the rearview camera display image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, 'Rear Visibility.'
    ConsequenceA rearview camera that does not properly display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
    RemedyThe remedy is currently under development. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed March 20, 2024. A second notice will be mailed once the remedy is available, anticipated Spring 2024. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R23D7.
    NotesOwners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

    Component

    VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

    Manufacturer

    Nissan North America, Inc.

    NHTSA Campaign ID23V494000
    SummaryNissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2023 LEAF vehicles. The vehicle may accelerate unintentionally if the driving mode is changed ('D' to 'B'; e-Pedal 'On'; or 'ECO' mode) after disengaging the cruise control.
    ConsequenceUnintentional acceleration can increase the risk of a crash.
    RemedyDealers will reprogram the vehicle control module (VCM), free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 30, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R23A6.
    NotesOwners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

    Component

    BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

    Manufacturer

    Nissan North America, Inc.

    NHTSA Campaign ID20V412000
    SummaryNissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020 LEAF electric vehicles. Under certain circumstances, the images for the back-up camera can disappear while in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, 'Rear Visibility.'
    ConsequenceThe lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
    RemedyNissan will notify owners, and dealers will update the back-up camera software, free of charge. This recall began August 31, 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
    NotesOwners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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    VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

    Manufacturer

    Nissan North America, Inc.

    NHTSA Campaign ID23V048000
    SummaryNissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2023 LEAF vehicles. The Owner's Manual instructions for defroster operation are incorrect, and may result in reduced defroster performance under specific conditions. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 103, 'Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems.'
    ConsequenceReduced defroster performance can limit visibility out of the windshield, increasing the risk of a crash.
    RemedyNissan will mail an addendum with updated instructions on how to operate the defroster, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 1, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R22C5.
    NotesOwners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

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    VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR

    Manufacturer

    Nissan North America, Inc.

    NHTSA Campaign ID20V570000
    SummaryNissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020 Altima, Maxima and Leaf vehicles. The rear window glass may not remain properly secured to the vehicle.
    ConsequenceRear window glass that separates from the vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
    RemedyNissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the back window glass, free of charge. The recall began November 4, 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC752.
    NotesOwners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

    Manufacturer

    Nissan North America, Inc.

    NHTSA Campaign ID23V048000
    SummaryNissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2023 LEAF vehicles. The Owner's Manual instructions for defroster operation are incorrect, and may result in reduced defroster performance under specific conditions. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 103, 'Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems.'
    ConsequenceReduced defroster performance can limit visibility out of the windshield, increasing the risk of a crash.
    RemedyNissan will mail an addendum with updated instructions on how to operate the defroster, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 1, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R22C5.
    NotesOwners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

    Component

    VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

    Manufacturer

    Nissan North America, Inc.

    NHTSA Campaign ID23V494000
    SummaryNissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2023 LEAF vehicles. The vehicle may accelerate unintentionally if the driving mode is changed ('D' to 'B'; e-Pedal 'On'; or 'ECO' mode) after disengaging the cruise control.
    ConsequenceUnintentional acceleration can increase the risk of a crash.
    RemedyDealers will reprogram the vehicle control module (VCM), free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 30, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R23A6.
    NotesOwners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

    Component

    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

    Manufacturer

    Nissan North America, Inc.

    NHTSA Campaign ID23V048000
    SummaryNissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2023 LEAF vehicles. The Owner's Manual instructions for defroster operation are incorrect, and may result in reduced defroster performance under specific conditions. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 103, 'Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems.'
    ConsequenceReduced defroster performance can limit visibility out of the windshield, increasing the risk of a crash.
    RemedyNissan will mail an addendum with updated instructions on how to operate the defroster, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 1, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R22C5.
    NotesOwners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

    Component

    VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

    Manufacturer

    Nissan North America, Inc.

    NHTSA Campaign ID23V494000
    SummaryNissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2023 LEAF vehicles. The vehicle may accelerate unintentionally if the driving mode is changed ('D' to 'B'; e-Pedal 'On'; or 'ECO' mode) after disengaging the cruise control.
    ConsequenceUnintentional acceleration can increase the risk of a crash.
    RemedyDealers will reprogram the vehicle control module (VCM), free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 30, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R23A6.
    NotesOwners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

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    Data updated June 2024

    Q: Does the 2020 Nissan Leaf have any vehicle recalls?
    A: Yes, the 2020 Nissan Leaf has atleast 62 recalls.

    Q: What are the 2020 Nissan Leaf recalls?
    A: The 2020 Nissan Leaf recalls include: BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA, VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM, VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR, EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

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