2020 Nissan Leaf Specifications
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Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Front Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Unibody |
| Production Years for Series : | 2010 - |
| Price : | MSRP: $31,600-43,900 |
| Weight : | 3384 lbs | 1534.957 kg |
| MPG City : | 126 |
| MPG Highway : | 101 |
| Combined MPG : | 114.00 |
Performance
| Top Speed : | 144 km/h | 89.496 mph |
| Coefficient of Drag : | 0.28 |
Engine & Transmission
Production Figures
| Total Nissan Production for 2020 : | 819,715 |
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Handling
Recall
| Component | BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 24V071000 |
| Summary | Nissan 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.' |
| Consequence | A rearview camera that does not properly display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | The 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. |
| Notes | Owners 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 ID | 23V494000 |
| Summary | Nissan 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. |
| Consequence | Unintentional acceleration can increase the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Dealers 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. |
| Notes | Owners 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 ID | 20V412000 |
| Summary | Nissan 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.' |
| Consequence | The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Nissan 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. |
| Notes | Owners 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. |
| Component | VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 23V048000 |
| Summary | Nissan 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.' |
| Consequence | Reduced defroster performance can limit visibility out of the windshield, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Nissan 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. |
| Notes | Owners 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 | VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 20V570000 |
| Summary | Nissan 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. |
| Consequence | Rear window glass that separates from the vehicle can increase the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Nissan 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. |
| Notes | Owners 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. |
| Component | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 23V048000 |
| Summary | Nissan 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.' |
| Consequence | Reduced defroster performance can limit visibility out of the windshield, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Nissan 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. |
| Notes | Owners 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 ID | 23V494000 |
| Summary | Nissan 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. |
| Consequence | Unintentional acceleration can increase the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Dealers 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. |
| Notes | Owners 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 ID | 23V048000 |
| Summary | Nissan 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.' |
| Consequence | Reduced defroster performance can limit visibility out of the windshield, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Nissan 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. |
| Notes | Owners 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 ID | 23V494000 |
| Summary | Nissan 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. |
| Consequence | Unintentional acceleration can increase the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Dealers 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. |
| Notes | Owners 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. |
Data updated June 2024
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