NHTSAELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Nissan North America, Inc. - Park Outside: High Voltage Battery Modules May Shor...
Published: March 26, 2026Recall ID: 26V188000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A short circuit in a high voltage battery module increases the risk of a fire.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Park Outside: High Voltage Battery Modules May Short Circuit
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Park Outside: High Voltage Battery Modules May Short Circuit |
| Nhtsa id | 26V188000 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V188000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Defect summary | 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. |
| Corrective action | Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures and should not charge their vehicles until the remedy is completed. Dealers will replace the battery modules or the battery, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed April 24, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in July 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. |
| Consequence summary | A short circuit in a high voltage battery module increases the risk of a fire. |
| Mfr campaign number | R25F1 |
| Potentially affected | 51 |
| Report received date | 2026-03-26T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | Yes |