This page covers 3 recalls, 17 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2023 Nissan Leaf.
111 MPGe combined
Midsize Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted.
Complaints filed for the 2023 Nissan Leaf spread across several systems, with vehicle speed control drawing the most reports. Owners in that category describe unintended acceleration events, particularly during low-speed maneuvering such as parking or reversing. The backup camera is a recurring second theme, multiple owners report the display going black when shifting into reverse, with the image sometimes restored only by physically closing the hatch firmly, though that fix doesn't hold consistently. A smaller cluster of reports describes the HVAC system failing to produce heat in very cold weather, with the system blowing cold air instead and struggling to maintain a comfortable cabin temperature. A couple of owners also mention the forward collision avoidance system activating unexpectedly. One isolated report describes a dashboard warning about EV system power loss, requiring repeated restart attempts over an extended period before the vehicle would respond.
17
Total Complaints
6
Crash-Related
By System
The 2023 Nissan LEAF has 3 recalls, the most serious being a risk of unintended acceleration when switching driving modes after disengaging cruise control, which can increase the chance of a crash.
A separate brake line concern affects certain vehicles where the right-hand brake tube may have been damaged during production, leaving it prone to corrosion that can open a hole in the line and leak brake fluid, reducing stopping power and extending the distance needed to stop. There is also a documentation issue: the owner's manual contains incorrect instructions for defroster operation, which can reduce the windshield's ability to clear in certain conditions and limit forward visibility.
At a glance
What can fail
The vehicle may accelerate unintentionally when you change the driving mode (from D to B, turn on e-Pedal, or select ECO mode) after turning off cruise control.
What the fix does
Dealers will reprogram the vehicle control module at no cost to fix the acceleration issue.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The right-hand brake tube may have been damaged during manufacturing and could corrode over time, creating a hole that allows brake fluid to leak.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the right-hand brake tube and replace it if necessary at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The Owner's Manual has incorrect defroster operation instructions that can reduce defroster performance under certain conditions.
What the fix does
Nissan will mail an addendum with corrected defroster operating instructions at no charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
