United StatesCertain 2026 Nissan LEAF vehicles (51 potentially affected; NHTSA campaign 26V188000, Nissan recall R25F1) are being recalled; owners can check their Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) on NHTSA.gov to see if their vehicle is included. The high voltage battery may have internal damage that can cause a short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire. Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures and not charge their vehicles until the remedy; dealers will inspect and replace battery modules as necessary free of charge; owner letters were mailed September 2, 2026 and Nissan can be reached at 800-647-7261.
What's being recalled
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.
How to identify it
NHTSA campaign 26V188000; Manufacturer campaign R25F1
The hazard
A short circuit in a high voltage battery module increases the risk of a fire.
What to do
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.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, collected from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Check the original before you act on it.
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