Research · Midsize Cars · 2 NHTSA variants
2025 Nissan LeafRecalls, problems, MPG & safety
NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 7 owner complaints for the 2025 Nissan Leaf. Most complaints involve electrical system (3) and vehicle speed control (2). The EPA rates it 109–111 mpg combined, and NHTSA gives it 5 stars overall.
Combined MPG
109–111mpg
EPA · 2 versions
NHTSA overall
5of 5 stars
NCAP crash tests
Safety recalls
0campaigns
NHTSA
Owner complaints
7
Top: electrical system
Fuel cost / yr
$700est.
EPA estimate, best version
Safety recalls
NHTSA campaigns for this model year
0 recalls found in NHTSA data for the 2025 Nissan Leaf as of Nov 6, 2026.
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Nov 6, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
Owner complaints by component
7 complaints filed with NHTSA · Sep 2024 – Jun 2026
- Electrical system3
- Vehicle speed control2
- Engine1
- Structure1
- Wheels1
- Other / unknown2
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 6, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
What owners report most
Verbatim excerpts from NHTSA complaints, by component
Electrical system
3 reports
“On Saturday, June 20, I was driving my son to soccer. We stopped at a stoplight. When the light turned green, I pressed the accelerator and we went forward. However, when I took my foot off the accelerator, the car continued to accelerate. Luckily it slowed down when I pushed on the break. But every time I took my foot off the break the car continued to accelerate. I did not have a good place to pull over to the side. So at the next stop light, I turned the car completely off. I turned it back on again, but the same thing happened. I arrived at the soccer field and parked the car for the remainder of the day, which was several hours. It did not do that again that evening. The other thing that has happened a couple of times prior to the incident and since is, the Nissan panel display that lights up when you turn the car on turned completely off and on again several times at random while I was driving. Usually the panel stays with eliminated and plays audio or shows a map. It turned itself completely off to Black and then back on again as if the car was starting up again. On Tuesday, I took the car to Nissan because I had called the problem in over the weekend,…”
Vehicle speed control
2 reports
“While quickly shifting the car from drive to reverse the car will suddenly go full throttle in reverse with no pedal input. This is very easy to get it to do”
Engine
1 report
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 6, 2026
Engines, transmissions & drive
2 versions rated by the EPA
- EPA class
- Midsize Cars
- Engines
- Electric motor
- Transmissions
- Automatic (A1)
- Drive
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Fuel
- Electricity
- EV range
- 212 mi (EPA)
Towing, payload and dimensions aren’t in the EPA or NHTSA data, so we don’t list them.
Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 6, 2026EPA listing
EPA fuel economy by version
City / highway / combined, annual fuel cost and CO₂
EPA
| Version | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEAF Auto (A1) · Front-Wheel Drive | 123 | 99 | 111 | $700 | — |
| LEAF SV Auto (A1) · Front-Wheel Drive | 121 | 98 | 109 | $700 | — |
- 111mpg comb.
- 109mpg comb.
Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 6, 2026 · Fuel cost is EPA’s annual estimate (15,000 mi, 55% city)
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
2 tested variants
Overall rating
5/ 5
5 of 5Nissan LEAF (40 KWh Battery) 5 HB FWD
- Frontal crash
- 4 of 5
- Side crash
- 5 of 5
- Side pole
- 5 of 5
- Rollover
- 4 of 5
- Rollover risk
- 10.7%
Overall
5 / 5
Nissan LEAF PLUS (60 KWh Battery) 5 HB FWD
- Frontal crash
- 4 of 5
- Side crash
- 5 of 5
- Side pole
- 5 of 5
- Rollover
- 4 of 5
- Rollover risk
- 10.7%
Maintenance basics
General guidance, not the OEM schedule. Check your owner’s manual.
General guidance
| Item | Miles | Time | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tire rotation | 6,000–8,000 mi | 6–12 months | EVs wear tires faster (weight, torque) |
| Cabin air filter | 15,000–25,000 mi | 1–2 years | |
| Brake fluid | — | 2–4 years | Regen braking spares the pads, not the fluid |
| Battery coolant | Per manual | Per manual | Intervals vary widely by maker |
| 12V battery | — | 3–5 years |
- Tire rotation6,000–8,000 mi
6–12 months - Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi
1–2 years - Brake fluid—
2–4 years - Battery coolantPer manual
Per manual - 12V battery—
3–5 years
Typical intervals for modern cars. Severe service (towing, short trips, extreme heat or cold) shortens them.
2025 Leaf questions
How many recalls does the 2025 Nissan Leaf have?
0 recalls found in NHTSA data as of Nov 6, 2026.
What are the most common 2025 Nissan Leaf problems?
Owners filed 7 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are electrical system (3), vehicle speed control (2), engine (1). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.
What MPG does the 2025 Nissan Leaf get?
The EPA rates the 2025 Nissan Leaf at 109–111 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (2 versions rated).
How safe is the 2025 Nissan Leaf?
NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program gives the 2025 Nissan Leaf 5 out of 5 stars overall.
Data from NHTSA & EPA · synced Nov 6, 2026