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Automotive · United States · 2026-03-26

Nissan LEAF vehicles' high voltage battery may have internal damage

Country	United States
Category	Automotive
Published	2026-03-26
Manufacturer	Nissan North America, Inc.
Models affected	LEAF
Model year	2026
Units affected	51
Defect	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._x000D_ A short circuit in a high voltage battery module increases the risk of a fire.
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Remedy	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 are expected to be mailed April 17, 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, …
Recall number	26V188000
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	FMVSS (NHTSA) · Full guide →

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