Fire Risk from Quick Charging Battery
Recall Information
| Manufacturer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 25V655000 |
| Report Received Date | 10/1/2025 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Vehicles Affected | 19,077 |
| Completion Rate | 0% |
| Recall Category | Vehicle |
| Rework Status | Original |
| Software Recall | Yes |
| OTA Update | No |
Description
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.
Issue
A quick charging battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
Consequence Summary
A quick charging battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Owners are advised not to use Level 3 quick charging until the remedy is completed. Dealers will update the battery software, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed October 24, 2025. A second notice will be sent once the remedy becomes available, anticipated in late March 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.
