2021-2022 LEAF vehicles equipped with a Level 3 quick charging port recall: Fire risk from quick charging battery

Published October 1, 2025 by U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Fire & burns

What's being recalled

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.

How to identify it

NHTSA campaign 25V655000; Manufacturer campaign R25C8

The hazard

A quick charging battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.

What to do

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. Nissan's number for this recall is R25C8. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 4, 2025.

The official notice

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