Japanese automaker Nissan is recalling 19,077 LEAF electric vehicles in the United States due to a potential fire risk linked to overheating during fast charging.
The recall specifically impacts certain 2021–2022 Nissan LEAF models that are equipped with a Level 3 quick charging port.
According to documents filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the lithium-ion batteries in these specific vehicles may contain excessive lithium deposits within their cells.
This defect dramatically increases the internal electrical resistance of the battery, which can lead to rapid and significant overheating during Level 3 DC fast charging. This overheating, in turn, increases the risk of a thermal event or fire.
Nissan estimates that about 1% of the recalled vehicles (around 191 units) may actually have the defect. However, until your vehicle is remedied, owners are strongly advised not to use Level 3 fast charging stations.
Nissan will be notifying affected owners, and authorized dealerships will update the vehicle’s battery management software completely free of charge. This remedy software is being prepared to minimize the possibility of a thermal event.
Interim notifications are scheduled to be mailed to owners on October 24, 2025.
