Nissan 2026 LEAF Recall for Battery Fire Risk
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Nissan North America, Inc. is recalling 51 units of 2026 LEAF vehicles due to potential internal damage in the high voltage battery that could cause a short circuit and increase fire risk.
What this NHTSA vehicle recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by NHTSA on April 10, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Vehicle Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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Nissan Recall Article
What Happened
Nissan North America, Inc. is recalling certain 2026 LEAF vehicles because the high voltage battery may have internal damage that can cause a short circuit within the battery module.
Which Products Are Affected
The affected products are 2026 Nissan LEAF vehicles, with a total of 51 units involved. This recall is identified by NHTSA Campaign Number 26V188000.
What You Should Do
Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures and not to charge them until the remedy is completed. Dealers will replace the battery modules or the battery free of charge. Interim letters will be mailed on April 17, 2026, with additional letters in July 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261, and Nissan's recall number is R25F1. Vehicle Identification Numbers involved are searchable on NHTSA.gov as of March 27, 2026.
Why This Matters
This recall involves a potential fire risk from the high voltage battery, which could endanger vehicle occupants and property.
Source
Information from NHTSA, Campaign Number: 26V188000. More details at https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V188000.
Original source: NHTSA Official Notice ↗
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