2025 Nissan Leaf Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jun 25, 2026 · 7 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Leaf years
Not enough data 14th of 17 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Nissan Leaf. That ranks 14th out of 17 Leaf model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (3 complaints, 43%), typically at around 8,750 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Nissan Leaf
Nissan_Leaf_(ZE2) at Auto Zuerich 2025. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2025 Nissan Leaf problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Electrical System3 · ~8,750 mi
Unknown or Other2
Vehicle Speed Control2
Engine1
Structure1
Wheels1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System343%8,750——
Unknown or Other229%———
Vehicle Speed Control229%———
Engine114%———
Structure114%———
Wheels114%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2025, with 3 complaints
2024: 2202422025: 3202532026: 220262

n = 7 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2025 Nissan Leaf recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2025 Nissan Leaf.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

On Saturday, June 20, I was driving my son to soccer. We stopped at a stoplight. When the light turned green, I pressed the accelerator and we went forward. However, when I took my foot off the accelerator, the car continued to accelerate. Luckily it slowed down when I pushed on the break. But…

Engine · received Jun 25, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11746576

The contact owns a 2025 Nissan Leaf. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 MPH, the message "Service EV" was displayed. The local dealer was contacted, and a service appointment was scheduled for the following day. The contact stated that while driving into the dealer parking lot…

Electrical System · received Mar 18, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11725278

when level 3 charging the cabin will fill with visible smoke every other time roughly. i have woken up from naps coughing and pressure in my head

Electrical System · received Nov 22, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11701008

When the outside temperature is below freezing, the heater runs for about 10 minutes and then starts blowing nothing but cold air. This is not just an inconvenience and discomfort, but leads to distracted driving which could result in an accident. Lately the temperature has sometimes dipped below 0…

Unknown or Other · received Feb 13, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11642520

While quickly shifting the car from drive to reverse the car will suddenly go full throttle in reverse with no pedal input. This is very easy to get it to do

Vehicle Speed Control · received Feb 10, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11641619

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2025 Nissan Leaf?

Owners most often report electrical system, unknown or other, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 3 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2025 Nissan Leaf?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2025 Nissan Leaf a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Leaf model years, the 2025 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.