Nissan recalling certain 2026 Leaf models due to battery fire risk, advises owners to park outside

Nissan recalling certain 2026 Leaf models due to battery fire risk, advises owners to park outside

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued a recall notice for certain 2026 Nissan Leaf vehicles due to a battery issue that poses a fire risk.

Nissan asks owners to stop charging new Leaf EVs

Nissan is recalling 65 new Leaf electric vehicles in Canada – and asking owners not to charge the battery, and to park it away from structures and other cars – because of a potential short-circuit that poses a fire risk. The safety campaign covers new 2026-model-year examples specifically.