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NHTSARecalled Oct 1, 2025 · #25V655000

Fire Risk from Quick Charging Battery

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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. A quick charging battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.

Product details

Product
  • Fire Risk from Quick Charging Battery
  • 2021-2022 LEAF
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

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 April 6, 2026. A second notice will be sent once the remedy becomes available, anticipated May 20, 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.

View the official CPSC notice