Federal safety data shows 4 recalls and 0 complaints for the 2022 Nissan Leaf, a low safety profile overall. Check the known issues section below for the most common problem areas.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

23V0480002023-02-02

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2023 LEAF vehicles. The Owner's Manual instructions for defroster operation are incorrect, and may result in reduced defroster performance under specific conditions. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 103, "Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems."

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

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23V4940002023-17-07

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2023 LEAF vehicles. The vehicle may accelerate unintentionally if the driving mode is changed ("D" to "B"; e-Pedal "On"; or "ECO" mode) after disengaging the cruise control.

Unintentional acceleration can increase the risk of a crash.

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24V0710002024-02-02

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2022 LEAF vehicles. Damage to the camera harness can cause distortion or loss of the rearview camera display image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

A rearview camera that does not properly display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

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25V6550002025-01-10

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

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.

A quick charging battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Nissan Leaf Fuel Economy

104–111mpg combined

114-123city

94-99hwy

$700-$750/yr

The 2022 Nissan Leaf delivers 104 to 111 MPG combined across 3 powertrain combinations. If fuel cost matters to you, pay attention to engine and drivetrain. The spread is significant.

By Trim

Leaf (40 kW-hr battery pack) - Automatic (A1)

111mpg

Front-Wheel DriveEV

123 city99 hwy~$700/yr10/10 Clean

Leaf (62 kW-hr battery pack) - Automatic (A1)

108mpg

Front-Wheel DriveEV

118 city97 hwy~$700/yr10/10 Clean

Leaf SV/SL (62 kW-hr battery pack) - Automatic (A1)

104mpg

Front-Wheel DriveEV

114 city94 hwy~$750/yr10/10 Clean

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2022 Nissan Leaf

29States

38%in top 3

California has the most inventory at 16%, with options spread across 29 states. Willing to ship? Your selection opens up significantly.

CACalifornia

17916%

COColorado

16315%

GAGeorgia

807%

FLFlorida

737%

TXTexas

716%

OROregon

646%

WAWashington

434%

PA28

DCWashington DC

272%

MDMaryland

242%

AZArizona

242%

DEDelaware

232%

NCNorth Carolina

232%

ILIllinois

222%

NYNew York

222%

MNMinnesota

212%

MOMissouri

202%

WYWyoming

192%

NJ17

NH16

HI15

MA15

VT15

NV15

RI11

UT10

CT9

MI9

OH7

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2022.

Buying a 2022 Nissan Leaf?

Answers to common buyer questions

Is the 2022 Nissan Leaf a good car to buy?

The 2022 Nissan Leaf has its strengths and its watch-outs. 4 recalls have been issued, so verify completion with the dealer. Check the safety section for recall details and the pricing data to see if the numbers work for you.

Are there recalls on the 2022 Nissan Leaf?

There are 4 documented recalls for the 2022 Nissan Leaf. Don't let that scare you; most are routine. Just make sure they're all resolved before you sign. Details in the safety overview.

What's the gas mileage of the 2022 Nissan Leaf?

You'll get between 104 and 111 MPG combined from the 2022 Nissan Leaf, depending on engine and drivetrain. That's a meaningful difference over time. The fuel economy table shows exactly which configs get what.