Published • loading... • Updated
Nissan to recall over 19,000 US vehicles, citing quick charging fire risk
Nissan is recalling 19,077 LEAF EVs from 2021-2022 due to battery fire risk during Level 3 fast charging; about 1% of vehicles are estimated to be at risk.
- Nissan is recalling 19,077 Leaf models from 2021 to 2022 due to a potential battery fire risk during Level 3 quick charging, as reported by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration .
- The recall affects Leaf vehicles built between November 3, 2020, and May 23, 2022, which may experience overheating during fast charging, according to Nissan's announcement.
- Nissan has advised owners not to use Level 3 quick charging until a software update is available, and interim notifications will be mailed starting October 24, 2025.
- Nissan determined that excessive lithium deposits could cause overheating of the battery, leading to potential fires during charging.
Insights by Ground AI
11 Articles
11 Articles
Nissan to recall over 19,000 US vehicles, citing quick charging fire risk
Nissan is recalling 19,077 electric vehicles in the United States due to a potential fire risk linked to overheating during quick charging, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Friday.
·United Kingdom
Read Full ArticleCoverage Details
Total News Sources11
Leaning Left3Leaning Right1Center4Last UpdatedBias Distribution50% Center
Bias Distribution
- 50% of the sources are Center
50% Center
L 38%
C 50%
12%
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium