2019 Nissan Leaf problems and complaints
Owners have filed 260 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Nissan Leaf. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (178), Unknown Or Other (47), Fuel/Propulsion System (34).
Key takeaways
- 260 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 4 involve a crash, 2 a fire, 5 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 178 | 68% |
| Unknown Or Other | 47 | 18% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 34 | 13% |
| Power Train | 13 | 5% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 12 | 5% |
| Back Over Prevention | 10 | 4% |
| Service Brakes | 10 | 4% |
| Engine | 9 | 3% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 2% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 3 | 1% |
| Lane Departure | 2 | 1% |
| Equipment | 2 | 1% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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- Battery
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
- Headlight bulb
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Nissan LEAF 5 HB FWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Electrical System - filed 2026-10-16
The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Leaf. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V700000 (Electrical System); however, the recall service failed to prevent a failure shortly after completion. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 MPH, an unknown battery warning light illuminated. T...
Electrical System,engine - filed 2026-09-24
Update to complaint XXX— XXX I am updating my complaint regarding Nissan LEAF recall R24B2 and the dealer’s handling of the recall remedy. On XXX I brought my 2019 Nissan LEAF to Ken Garff Nissan Salt Lake to have recall R24B2 performed. The dealer told me that performing the recall remedy could cause the vehicle to en...
Power Train,electrical System - filed 2026-09-23
My 2019 Nissan Leaf's battery stopped charging due to a manufacturer defect. Nissan North America confirmed this is covered under NHTSA Recall 24V-700 and agreed to repurchase the vehicle (case #1163589). However, Nissan's repurchase process has been severely delayed by issues connected to the recall remedy itself: Nis...
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More for the 2019 Nissan Leaf
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.