Park Outside: High Voltage Battery Modules May Short Circuit
Nissan North America, Inc.
Which vehicles may be affected?
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2026 LEAF vehicles. The high voltage battery may have internal damage that can cause a short circuit within the battery module.
Potentially affected: 51
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What NHTSA says
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Consequence
A short circuit in a high voltage battery module increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures and should not charge their vehicles until the remedy is completed. Dealers will inspect and replace the battery modules, as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 2, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261. Nissan's number for this recall is R25F1. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 27, 2026.
Is a fix available?
Call your dealership to schedule the repair. They can confirm whether the parts are in and order them if not.
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Source
NHTSA campaign number: 26V188000
https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V188000
Report date: March 26, 2026
Last updated: November 2, 2026
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