Model year 2023 · Midsize Cars

2023 Nissan LEAF: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2023 Nissan LEAF at 109–111 MPGe combined with 149–212 miles of EPA-rated range across 2 versions. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls and 22 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 5 out of 5 stars.

Safety recalls

EPA combined MPGe

109–111

NHTSA overall rating

5/5

Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Nissan dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2023 Nissan LEAF recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 3 safety recalls for the 2023 Nissan LEAF, newest first.

Vehicle speed control

NHTSA 23V494000 Reported Jul 17, 2023

Filed by: Nissan North America, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. R23A6)
Units affected: 66,159 (estimate)
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Service brakes, hydraulic: Foundation components: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

NHTSA 23V362000 Reported May 22, 2023

Filed by: Nissan North America, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. PC976)
Units affected: 758 (estimate)
Problem: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2023 LEAF vehicles. The right-hand brake tubes may have been damaged during production and could corrode, possibly causing a hole in the brake line and a brake fluid leak.
Risk: A brake fluid leak can reduce braking performance and extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the right-hand brake tube, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 7, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC976.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Equipment: Other: Owners/service/other manual and 1 more component

NHTSA 23V048000 Reported Feb 2, 2023

Filed by: Nissan North America, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. R22C5)
Components: Equipment: Other: Owners/service/other manual; Visibility: Defroster/defogger/HVAC system
Units affected: 64,732 (estimate)
Problem: 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."
Risk: 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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2023 Nissan LEAF fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination; electric figures are in MPGe (miles per gallon equivalent). Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2023 Nissan LEAF EPA fuel economy
Version	Engine	Transmission	Drive	Fuel	City/Hwy/Comb	Electric range	Fuel cost/yr	CO2 g/mi
LEAF	Electric (TBD)	Single-speed	Front-Wheel Drive	Electricity	123/99/111 MPGe	149 mi 30.4 kWh/100 mi	$700	0
LEAF SV	Electric (TBD)	Single-speed	Front-Wheel Drive	Electricity	121/98/109 MPGe	212 mi 30.8 kWh/100 mi	$700	0

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2023 Nissan LEAF crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2023 Nissan LEAF NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicle	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk	Forward collision warning
2023 Nissan LEAF (40 KWh Battery) 5 HB FWD	5 stars	4 stars	5 stars	4 stars	10.7%	Standard
2023 Nissan LEAF PLUS (60 KWh Battery) 5 HB FWD	5 stars	4 stars	5 stars	4 stars	10.7%	Standard

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2023 Nissan LEAF owner complaints

Owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Nissan LEAF, most recently on Oct 20, 2026. 6 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 0 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2023 Nissan LEAF complaints
Component named in complaints	Mentions
Unknown or other	8
Vehicle speed control	8
Electrical system	4
Visibility/wiper	3
Forward collision avoidance: Automatic emergency braking	2
Fuel/propulsion system	2
Power train	2
Service brakes	2
Back over prevention: Warnings	1
Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery	1

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Nissan LEAF model years

Nissan LEAF by model year
Year	Combined	Recalls	Complaints	Overall rating
2026 LEAF	103–121 MPGe	2	3	—
2025 LEAF	109–111 MPGe	0	7	5/5
2024 LEAF	109–111 MPGe	0	5	5/5
2022 LEAF	104–111 MPGe	4	96	5/5
2021 LEAF	104–111 MPGe	4	57	5/5
2020 LEAF	104–111 MPGe	6	167	5/5
2019 LEAF	104–112 MPGe	5	260	—
2018 LEAF	112 MPGe	4	67	—
2017 LEAF	112 MPGe	2	17	—
2016 LEAF	112–114 MPGe	4	36	4/5
2015 LEAF	114 MPGe	4	109	4/5

All Nissan LEAF years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2023 Nissan models

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Sources

Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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