2022 Nissan Leaf
This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 96
- Recalls
- 4
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- Electrical system
Campaigns on file for 2022
Opened by NHTSA
65% of complaints
Complaints per year
2022: 96 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 95 |
| 2012 | 57 |
| 2013 | 81 |
| 2014 | 34 |
| 2015 | 110 |
| 2016 | 36 |
| 2017 | 17 |
| 2018 | 68 |
| 2019 | 258 |
| 2020 | 167 |
| 2021 | 56 |
| 2022 | 96 |
| 2023 | 22 |
| 2024 | 5 |
| 2025 | 7 |
| 2026 | 2 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Electrical system
65% · 62 reportsShow complaint excerpts
I have attempted to conduct the recall repairs (25V-655) on the LEAF battery. 2 different Nissan locations have cancelled my scheduled appointments stating "We don't have the software to complete these repairs".
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-19
VIN [XXX] battery percentage drops drastically and instantly once it reaches 50â60%. is behavior aligns with the active lithium deposit defects found under open Recall R25C8.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-05
Fuel/propulsion system
21% · 20 reportsShow complaint excerpts
The high-voltage battery on my 2022 Nissan Leaf is subject to Recall 25V655.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-25
Power train
11% · 11 reportsService brakes
8% · 8 reportsShow complaint excerpts
The contact owned a 2022 Nissan Leaf. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed but failed to work properly causing her to crash into the vehicle in front.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-07-03
I was driving on the highway when the car in front of me applied their breaks - I took my foot off of the accelerator but the car did not slow down. I applied the breaks but they did not work - in fact, the car seemed to accelerate.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-09-26
Also filed under Forward collision avoidance
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2022-04-26
Engine
7% · 7 reportsSafety timeline
4 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2022Complaint volume 96 complaints filed for this model year.
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2023-01-27Defect petitionClosed 2023-08-07 Pedestrian alert sounds
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2023-03-30Equipment, visibility23V048000 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.
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.
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2023-08-30Vehicle speed control23V494000 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.
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.
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2024-08-09Back over prevention24V071000 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.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rearview camera and harness for damage and replace them as necessary. If no damage is found, the dealer will apply protective tape and reroute the rearview camera harness. Repairs will be performed free of charge.
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2026-06-10Electrical system25V655000 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.
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.
Buy-smart checklist
2022 Nissan Leaf — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 62 reports on file for this year.
- Fuel/propulsion system: 20 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 11 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 23V048000 · Equipment, visibility
- Recall 23V494000 · Vehicle speed control
- Recall 24V071000 · Back over prevention
- Recall 25V655000 · Electrical system
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- Is the 2022 Nissan Leaf reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2022 Nissan Leaf is rated "worse than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2022 Nissan Leaf?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 65% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2022 Nissan Leaf have?
- 4 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.