2020 Nissan Leaf problems and complaints
Owners have filed 167 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Nissan Leaf. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (123), Fuel/Propulsion System (35), Unknown Or Other (23).
Key takeaways
- 167 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 1 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 0 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 123 | 74% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 35 | 21% |
| Unknown Or Other | 23 | 14% |
| Power Train | 14 | 8% |
| Engine | 8 | 5% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 7 | 4% |
| Back Over Prevention | 5 | 3% |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 2% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 3 | 2% |
| Suspension | 2 | 1% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 1% |
| Air Bags | 1 | 1% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Nissan LEAF (40 KWh Battery) 5 HB FWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Power Train,electrical System,fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-10-06
I purchased this 2020 Nissan Leaf S Plus on September 22, 2020 for $39,104. The vehicle was fully functional when I delivered it to Nissan's authorized service center to comply with NHTSA Recall 24V-700. Following the software update performed by Nissan's technician, the vehicle would not operate. It has remained inope...
Electrical System - filed 2026-09-30
In XXX, my 2020 Nissan Leaf experienced a catastrophic battery failure while plugged into a Level 3 DC fast charger at the Nissan dealership where the vehicle was originally purchased. During the charging session, the high-voltage traction battery severely overheated, physically expanded/swelled, and tripped a major ve...
Electrical System,unknown Or Other - filed 2026-09-24
Vehicle: 2020 Nissan Leaf SV, VIN [[XXX]], ~55,000 miles Recall: R24B2 / NHTSA campaign 24V700000 (battery may overheat during Level 3 charging — fire risk) I brought my vehicle to Conicelli Nissan (Conshohocken, PA) for the R24B2 recall software update.The vehicle has been held at the dealership since on or about XXX...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.