Does the 2013 Nissan LEAF have any recalls?

The 2013 Nissan LEAF has 4 recalls on file with NHTSA, including issues with service brakes.

How many complaints have been filed for the 2013 Nissan LEAF?

120 consumer complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2013 Nissan LEAF.

Are there technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2013 Nissan LEAF?

There are 143 technical service bulletins (TSBs) on file with NHTSA for the 2013 Nissan LEAF.

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Powertrain, brakes, steering, suspension, HVAC and more

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Body
Brakes
Chassis Electrical
Driveline
Engine Cooling
Engine Electrical
Engine Mechanical
Engine Performance & Emission Controls
Fuel System
General Information & Identification
Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning
Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Systems
Steering
Suspension
Transmission, Clutch, & Transfer Case
Wiring Diagrams

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Vehicle Safety Data

2013 Nissan LEAF Recalls & Complaints

NHTSA #16V11900029/02/2016Component: SERVICE BRAKES

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 LEAF vehicles manufactured November 19, 2012, to July 31, 2015. During very cold temperatures, the relay inside the elect

Consequence

If the brake relay fails, longer distances or additional brake effort would be required to stop the

Remedy

Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Intelligent Brake Control Unit software, f

NHTSA #23V29600026/04/2023Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2013-2017 LEAF vehicles. The Owner's Manual instructions for defroster operation are incorrect and may result in reduced defroster performance

Consequence

Reduced defroster performance can limit visibility out of the windshield, increasing the risk of a c

Remedy

Nissan will mail an addendum with updated instructions on how to operate the defroster, free of char

NHTSA #16V24400026/04/2016Component: AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima, 2013-2016 Nissan Altima, NV200, LEAF, Sentra, and Pathfinder, 2014-2016 Nissan NV200 Taxi, Infiniti QX60, Q

Consequence

If the passenger frontal air bag does not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, the passenger

Remedy

Nissan will notify their owners. Chevrolet City Express owners will be notified by General Motors.

NHTSA #13V06900001/03/2013Component: AIR BAGS

Nissan is recalling certain model year 2013 Altima, LEAF, Pathfinder, Sentra, and Infiniti JX35 vehicles. Sensors within the passenger Occupant Detection System (ODS) may have been manufactured out o

Consequence

If the vehicle is involved in a crash necessitating airbag deployment and the passenger airbag is su

Remedy

Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ODS sensors and replace them as neccessary,

TSB #11031705

CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement Certification Label or VIN Plate/Label may be needed. HINT: Certification Label = FMVSS (Federal Motor Vehi

TSB #11031704

TSB #11009068

DTC B00A0-00 STORED This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. IF YOU CONFIRM DTC B00A0-00 (OCCUPANT DETECTION SENSOR UNIT) is stored, AND OCS zero point reset

TSB #11004962

VEHICLE KEY NOT DETECTED / AUTHENTICATED, ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

TSB #11004961

CAN COMMUNICATION NETWORK DIAGNOSTIC FLOW CHART This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

TSB #11004960

CAN COMMUNICATION CODES DIAGNOSTIC TIPS AND GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

TSB #11001201

WINDOW GLASS WARRANTY INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

TSB #11001194

REMOVING FOREIGN MATERIAL FROM THE WINDOW GLASS This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

Showing the 8 most recent of 143 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.

20180227Component: STRUCTURE:BODYCrash reported1 injured

I WAS INVOLVED IN A MVA ON 12/26 WHEN SOMEONE REAR-ENDED ME GOING ABOUT 35-40MPH WHEN I WAS STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT. MY SEAT BELTS DID NOT LOCK UPON IMPACT AND I SUSTAINED A BAD WHIPLASH CAUSING NECK P

20180227Component: SEAT BELTSCrash reported1 injured

20150715Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLCrash reported1 injured

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 NISSAN LEAF. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PARK, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING AND CRASHED INTO A CINDER-BLOCK WALL. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED.

20150406Component: SERVICE BRAKESCrash reported1 injured

I WAS TRAVELING AT 25 MPH WHEN I WAS FORCED TO MAKE A SUDDEN STOP DUE TO THE SCHOOL BUS IN FRONT OF ME STOPPING ABRUPTLY. I ENGAGED THE BRAKES AND THEY WENT STRAIGHT TO THE FLOOR WITH NO RESISTANCE.

20241212Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLCrash reported

I put the car in park as I was pulling in without turning it off to grab trash from the curb and take it to the car, but the car keep accelerating. I jumped in and slammed on the bricks but it hit the

Showing the 5 most serious of 120 complaints filed with NHTSA.

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