Nissan Leaf (Nissan) – Battery Charging Problem (2025)
Hazard assessment based on recall description.
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Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2021 NISSAN LEAF
Brand
NISSAN
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2021
Nissan North America, Inc. is recalling certain 2021 NISSAN LEAF vehicles due to electrical system:propulsion system:charging:module:software issues. A quick charging battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
A quick charging battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Owners are advised not to use Level 3 quick charging until the remedy is completed. Dealers will update the battery software, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed October 24, 2025. A second notice will be sent once the remedy becomes available, anticipated December 31, 2025. 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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026