2022 Nissan Leaf Electrical System Problems
Owners have filed 62 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the 2022 Nissan Leaf, 65% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 60,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “fast charging” (39% of reports).
- 62electrical system complaints
- 60,000median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 1related recalls
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Fast charging: mentioned in 24 of 62 complaints (39%)
- Use level: mentioned in 20 of 62 complaints (32%)
- High voltage: mentioned in 16 of 62 complaints (26%)
- Excessive lithium: mentioned in 11 of 62 complaints (18%)
At what mileage do electrical system problems happen?
Based on 6 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 62 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 1 an injury.
Nissan Leaf electrical system complaints by model year
| Model year | Electrical System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Leaf | 2 | 100% | — |
| 2025 Leaf | 3 | 43% | 8,750 |
| 2024 Leaf | 2 | 40% | — |
| 2023 Leaf | 3 | 15% | — |
| 2022 Leaf | 62 | 65% | 60,000 |
| 2021 Leaf | 32 | 57% | 35,000 |
| 2020 Leaf | 123 | 74% | 29,000 |
| 2019 Leaf | 177 | 68% | 86,000 |
| 2018 Leaf | 18 | 27% | 38,225 |
| 2017 Leaf | 4 | 24% | 45,625 |
| 2016 Leaf | 13 | 36% | 18,000 |
| 2015 Leaf | 18 | 16% | 31,000 |
| 2014 Leaf | 6 | 18% | 42,000 |
| 2013 Leaf | 18 | 22% | 8,100 |
| 2012 Leaf | 15 | 26% | 12,000 |
| 2011 Leaf | 29 | 31% | 20,103 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Electrical system:propulsion system:charging:module:software; electrical system:propulsion system:traction battery
Problem: 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.
Risk: A quick charging battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Vehicle experienced total electrical propulsion loss while driving on a public highway and had to be towed. Dealer diagnosis confirmed Diagnostic Trouble Code P33ED-00 per Nissan Bulletin NTB26-032. This is related to the open federal battery recall R25C8; the recall remedy failed. Nissan…
I am submitting this complaint regarding a manufacturerâperformed recall on my 2022 Nissan LEAF that resulted in a complete loss of charging capability immediately after Nissan applied its software update. Prior to the recall, the vehicle operated normally and had no charging issues. Following…
Battery recall has not been serviced. I was turned away from dealers more than once for recall 25V-655.
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2022 Nissan Leafs have electrical system problems?
No. NHTSA has 62 owner complaints about electrical system for the 2022 Nissan Leaf (65% of the 96 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2022 Nissan Leaf electrical system?
Yes: 1 safety recall list electrical system. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do electrical system problems start?
The median reported mileage is 60,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about electrical system problems on the 2022 Nissan Leaf?
The most frequent phrase is “fast charging”, in 24 of 62 complaints, followed by “use level” (20).
See all 2022 Nissan Leaf problems or electrical system problems across all Leaf years.