Nissan Leaf recall 26V188000 - Traction Battery

NHTSA · March 25, 2026

• NHTSA recall campaign 26V188000 (Nissan), reported March 25, 2026.
• Potentially affected vehicles: 51.
• Component: Traction Battery.
• Details as of October 23, 2026; the linked official notice is authoritative for lot codes, VINs, and remedies.

Agency

NHTSA

Posted

March 25, 2026

Recalling firm

Nissan North America, Inc.

Source ID

26V188000

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How this recall compares

• NHTSA's recalls file lists 266 recall campaigns from Nissan North America, Inc since 2010, 13 of them reported in 2026 so far.
• At 51 vehicles, it is larger than 21% of the 738 NHTSA campaigns from 2026 so far with a count of potentially affected vehicles.

Defect

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2026 LEAF vehicles. The high voltage battery may have internal damage that can cause a short circuit within the battery module.

Consequence

A short circuit in a high voltage battery module increases the risk of a fire.

Corrective action

Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures and should not charge their vehicles until the remedy is completed. Dealers will inspect and replace the battery modules, as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 2, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261. Nissan's number for this recall is R25F1. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 27, 2026.

Affected vehicles

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