The LEAF is all-new for 2026 — a crossover-bodied battery-electric with up to 303 miles of range and a native NACS charge port — and this service and repair manual is written for that third-generation platform from the ground up.
Powertrain
- 52 kWh pack — 174 hp motor (LEAF S)
- 75 kWh pack — 214 hp, 261 lb-ft (S+, SV+, Platinum+; up to 303 miles)
Trims
- S
- S+
- SV+
- Platinum+
Known issues on the 2026 LEAF. Two recalls are already on federal record for the first-year car: high-voltage battery modules with possible internal damage that can short-circuit, and rear seat-belt retractors whose child-seat locking function can deactivate early. No owner complaints are logged with NHTSA yet. The battery-service and restraint procedures involved are covered here in full.
No active recalls
The 2026 Nissan LEAF has no recalls on file with NHTSA.
No service bulletins
No technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA for the 2026 Nissan LEAF.
No complaints filed
No consumer complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2026 Nissan LEAF.
Other Years of the Nissan LEAF
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