2021–2022 Nissan Leaf: Electrical System recall
NHTSA campaign 25V655000 · 19K units potentially affected · filed Sep 30, 2025
What's wrong
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.
Why it matters
A quick charging battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
The fix
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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 25V655000
- Manufacturer no.
- R25C8
- Manufacturer
- Nissan North America, Inc.
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:CHARGING:MODULE:SOFTWARE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
- Units affected
- 19,077
- Report received
- Sep 30, 2025
- Owner letters
- Jun 10, 2026
- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.
Vehicles covered
- Nissan Leaf 2021, 2022