2020 Nissan Leaf problems and complaints
Owners have filed 164 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Nissan Leaf. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (120), Fuel/Propulsion System (34), Unknown Or Other (22).
Key takeaways
- 164 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 1 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 0 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 120 | 73% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 34 | 21% |
| Unknown Or Other | 22 | 13% |
| Power Train | 13 | 8% |
| Engine | 8 | 5% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 7 | 4% |
| Back Over Prevention | 5 | 3% |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 2% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 3 | 2% |
| Suspension | 2 | 1% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 1% |
| Air Bags | 1 | 1% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Nissan LEAF (40 KWh Battery) 5 HB FWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-09-01
We were asked by Nissan corporate to bring in the vehicle for a safety recall related to the battery. The Nissan dealership updated the battery software then gave the vehicle back to us. However, as soon as we drove away the dash lit up with warning lights. We were on the freeway so we pulled over. It was a dangerous s...
Fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-08-26
My 2020 Nissan LEAF is subject to open safety recall 24V700 / R24B2 for a high-voltage lithium-ion battery defect that poses a fire risk during Level 3 quick charging. On [XXX], I brought the vehicle to an authorized Nissan dealer for the recall remedy. Three days later, on [XXX], while driving from New Hampshire to Co...
Electrical System - filed 2026-08-17
The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Leaf. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the local dealer to be repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V700000 (Electrical System). The contact stated that 100 miles of using the ED system, the power reduced message was displayed. The contact stated that the battery became ...
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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.