KnownCarProblems2019 Nissan Leaf Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 259 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Nissan Leaf, most often about the electrical (68% of complaints, typically around 86,000 miles). It is the most complained-about Leaf model year since 2000 and has 5 recalls.
Most common 2019 Nissan Leaf problems
Electrical
177 complaints · 68%Half of these problems showed up before 86,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Leaf. The contact received a notification of NHTSA campaign number: 24v700000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle by pressing the push-to-start button, the engine failed to…
The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Leaf. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 24v700000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost automotive power. An unknown warning light was…
Other or unspecified
47 complaints · 18%When the vehicle is in stop and go or heavy traffic, the air conditioning system throttles itself back to conserve power in the traction battery. Combined with the fact there are no rear seat vents (either in the console or the floor), it gets dangerously hot in the vehicle, especially in the back of the vehicle.…
Leaf backup screen turns pink when in reverse. Unable to backup safely!!! Called and drove Leaf to dealer who inspected the Leaf.. Dealer said there would be a 'box delivered next week' and they would call me.
Fuel system
34 complaints · 13%Visibility and wipers
13 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 7,000 miles.
The rear hatchback window shattered when the hatch was closed with normal force and without any objects obstructing closure or touching the window. The vehicle was stationary in a driveway at the time.
When the vehicle is in stop and go or heavy traffic, the air conditioning system throttles itself back to conserve power in the traction battery. Combined with the fact there are no rear seat vents (either in the console or the floor), it gets dangerously hot in the vehicle, especially in the back of the vehicle.…
Transmission
13 complaints · 5%Brakes
10 complaints · 4%I was driving down the freeway going roughly 70mph with pro pilot cruise control enabled. The car sensed a car ahead and slammed on the brakes, but there were no cars in front of me and was almost rear ended by a car going 70+ MPH on i5 .
Backup camera
10 complaints · 4%Parts named most often: camera system, rearview system braking, sensing system.
Leaf backup screen turns pink when in reverse. Unable to backup safely!!! Called and drove Leaf to dealer who inspected the Leaf.. Dealer said there would be a 'box delivered next week' and they would call me.
The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Leaf. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 24v071000 (back over prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated…
Engine
9 complaints · 4%
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2019 Nissan Leaf recalls
Electrical: traction battery
Risk: A quick charging battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will update the battery software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed june 3, 2026. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's numbers for this recall are r24b2, p4a38, and p5a22.
Full defect summary
Nissan north america, inc. (nissan) is recalling certain 2019-2020 leaf vehicles equipped with a level 3 quick charging port. The lithium-ion battery may overheat during level 3 charging.
Backup camera: camera
Risk: A rearview camera that does not properly display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the rearview camera and harness for damage and replace them as necessary. If no damage is found, the dealer will apply protective tape and reroute the rearview camera harness. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed august 9, 2024. Owners may contact nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is r23d7.
Full defect summary
Nissan north america, inc. (nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2022 leaf vehicles. Damage to the camera harness can cause distortion or loss of the rearview camera display image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 111, "rear visibility."
Speed control: vehicle speed control
Risk: Unintentional acceleration can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will reprogram the vehicle control module (vcm), free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed august 30, 2023. Owners may contact nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is r23a6.
Full defect summary
Nissan north america, inc. (nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2023 leaf vehicles. The vehicle may accelerate unintentionally if the driving mode is changed ("d" to "b"; e-pedal "on"; or "eco" mode) after disengaging the cruise control.
Equipment: owners/service/other manual
Risk: Reduced defroster performance can limit visibility out of the windshield, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Nissan will mail an addendum with updated instructions on how to operate the defroster, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed april 1, 2023. Owners may contact nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is r22c5.
Full defect summary
Nissan north america, inc. (nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2023 leaf vehicles. The owner's manual instructions for defroster operation are incorrect, and may result in reduced defroster performance under specific conditions. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 103, "windshield defrosting and defogging systems."
Backup camera: camera
Risk: The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Nissan will notify owners in phases, having dealers update the back-up camera settings software, free of charge. The recall began november 11, 2019 and all affected vins should be activated. Owners may contact nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or infiniti customer service at 1-800-662-6200.
Full defect summary
Nissan north america, inc. (nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 nissan altima, armada, frontier, kicks, leaf, maxima, murano, nv, nv200, pathfinder, rogue, rogue sport, sentra, titan, titan diesel, versa note and versa sedan vehicles, as well as infiniti q50, q60, qx30 and qx80 vehicles. Additionally included are 2019 nissan gt-r and taxi and infiniti qx50, qx60, q70, q70l vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 111, "rear visibility."
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Pedestrian alert sounds
Summary
Nhtsa received a petition on or about july 18, 2022, requesting that federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the united states. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under odi number 11486072. Fmvss 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and electric vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating of 4,536 kg or less or are defined as low-speed vehicles. The standard became fully applicable to all such vehicles manufactured on or after march 1, 2021.on january 27, 2023, NHTSA opened defect petition (dp) 22-005 to evaluate the subject matt
Questions about the 2019 Nissan Leaf
- What are the most common problems with the 2019 Nissan Leaf?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (177 complaints, typically around 86,000 miles); other or unspecified (47 complaints); fuel system (34 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2019 Nissan Leaf have?
- 5 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from September 19, 2024 (electrical). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2019 a bad year for the Nissan Leaf?
- It is the most complained-about Leaf model year since 2000, with 259 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.