NHTSA recall campaign
23V494000
ManufacturerNissan North America, Inc.Reported2023-07-17Affected66,159 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2023 LEAF vehicles. The vehicle may accelerate unintentionally if the driving mode is changed ("D" to "B"; e-Pedal "On"; or "ECO" mode) after disengaging the cruise control.
Risk
Unintentional acceleration can increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will reprogram the vehicle control module (VCM), free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 30, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R23A6.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →