National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued a recall of the 2021-2022 Nissan Leaf model with Level 3 quick charging port
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued a recall on October 1st for the 2021-2022 Nissan Leaf model equipped with a Level 3 quick charging port due to the risk of a battery fire.
Nissan North America is based in Franklin, Tennessee, and the vehicles were built at the state’s Nissan Smyrna manufacturing plant. According to NHTSA’s Safety Recall report, lithium-ion batteries “can overheat while charging at level 3.”
The NHTSA asked owners of the affected leaf models not to use Level 3 Quick Charge, saying that the recall notification will be sent on October 24th.
“A second notice will be sent when a remedy becomes available,” the notification states.
what happened?
The agent said the battery could overheat and fire.
“Nissan has determined that the lithium-ion batteries in affected vehicles may experience excessive lithium deposits within the battery cells, increasing electrical resistance and causing fluctuations in charge state,” the release states.
“The vehicle is a Level 3 quick charge, but increased electrical resistance can lead to rapid battery heating. If rapid charging continues, battery fires can occur, increasing the risk of injury.”
Which Nissan Leaf vehicles will be affected?
2021–2022 Nissan Leaf models with Level 3 quick charging ports will be affected.
Owners will be asked to call Nissan at 1-800-867-7669 and refer to recall number R25C8 or search online at nhtsa.gov by vehicle identification number.
October 1, 2025 NHTSA Campaign Number: 25v655000 Fire Risk Quick Rechargeable Battery Overheats Fast Rechargeable Battery Increases the risk of a fire.
NHTSA ID number: 25v655000
Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
Component Electrical System
Potential number of affected units: 19077
summary
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) recalls a specific 2021-2022 Leaf vehicle with a Level 3 quick charging port. Lithium-ion batteries can overheat while charging at level 3.
Treatment
Owners are advised not to use Level 3 Quick Charge until the remedy is complete. Dealers will update your battery software for free. A provisional letter informing owners of safety risks is expected to be mailed on October 24, 2025. A second notification will be sent when the remedy becomes available. Owners can contact Nissan Customer Service at 1-800-867-7669. The Nissan number for this recall is R25C8. The vehicle identification number (VIN) involved in this recall will be searchable on nhtsa.gov from October 4th, 2025.
