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Nissan recall — 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 July 25, 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

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 replace the battery modules or the battery, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed April 24, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in July 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

Make	Model	Year
Nissan	Leaf	2026