Nissan · Leaf · 2025
2025 Nissan Leaf
0
Recalls
6
Complaints
5/5
Safety Rating
The 2025 Nissan Leaf has no recalls and 6 owner-reported complaints on file with NHTSA. Overall safety rating: 5 out of 5 stars. Most reported issue: vehicle speed control (1 reports).
Source: NHTSA Public Records · Updated Apr 28, 2026
Research Context
The 2025 Nissan Leaf page works best as a research starting point. Complaint totals show how much owner-reported activity exists, while recalls and investigations help show whether any of that activity turned into formal safety action.
Because this is a newer-era vehicle page, it usually helps to compare this year against nearby model years before deciding whether a complaint pattern looks isolated or persistent. On this page, the most prominent complaint area is vehicle speed control with 1 reported complaint.
Best Research Moves
- Use the complaint log to understand what owners were actually reporting instead of relying only on the raw complaint total.
- Review the recall section even if the total is smaller, because a limited number of recalls can still point to meaningful safety actions.
- This page is primarily a complaints-and-recalls research surface, so compare nearby model years before treating the complaint total as a standalone verdict.
Key Takeaways
- The 2025 Nissan Leaf currently shows no active NHTSA recalls listed on this page and 6 owner-reported complaints.
- This page currently shows no linked NHTSA investigations.
- This page reflects complaint volume, recall history, and NHTSA test data, but it does not diagnose causes or rank reliability by itself.
- Safety data currently shows 5/5 overall NHTSA safety rating.
- The most frequently reported complaint categories on this page are vehicle speed control (1), electrical system,unknown or other (1), electrical system (1).
- Vehicle
- 2025 Nissan Leaf
- Recalls
- 0
- Complaints
- 6
- Safety Rating
- 5/5
How to Interpret This Page
This page combines three types of NHTSA data: recall campaigns (official manufacturer or government actions), owner complaints (unverified consumer reports), and crash test ratings (where available). A vehicle with many complaints is not necessarily less reliable — complaint volume correlates with sales volume and vehicle age. Recalls indicate identified defects, not overall quality. To compare this model year with others, use the year navigation in the sidebar or return to the model overview page.
If you are researching a used vehicle, start with the complaint categories, compare them against the recall list, and then check nearby model years to see whether the same issue profile repeats. That usually produces a better buying or research signal than treating the raw complaint total as a standalone safety ranking.
NHTSA Crash Test Performance
Frontal Crash Test
Side Crash Test
Overall Frontal Rating
Driver and Passenger Assessment
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Overall Side Rating
Side Barrier and Side Pole Tests
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Rollover Resistance
10.7% rollover risk in single-vehicle crash
Safety Features
ESC: StandardForward Collision Warning: StandardLane Departure Warning: Standard
Owner Complaints
6 totalELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 17, 2026
The contact owns a 2025 Nissan Leaf. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 MPH, the message "Service EV" was displayed. The local dealer was contacted, and a service appointment was scheduled for the following day. The contact stated that while driving into the de...
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Nov 22, 2025
when level 3 charging the cabin will fill with visible smoke every other time roughly. i have woken up from naps coughing and pressure in my head
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Feb 12, 2025
When the outside temperature is below freezing, the heater runs for about 10 minutes and then starts blowing nothing but cold air. This is not just an inconvenience and discomfort, but leads to distracted driving which could result in an accident. Lately the temperature has somet...
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VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Feb 10, 2025
While quickly shifting the car from drive to reverse the car will suddenly go full throttle in reverse with no pedal input. This is very easy to get it to do
STRUCTURE
Nov 21, 2024
Door latch hits door striker
WHEELS
Sep 26, 2024
Leased new vehicle, after approximately 900-miles, started to hear knocking sounds during acceleration and deceleration. Checked wheel lug nuts and all were loose and passenger side wheel lock was missing. Torque spec at factory needs to be reviewed. Contacted the dealership, Tyn...
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Why Compare These Pages
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many recalls does the 2025 Nissan Leaf have?
The 2025 Nissan Leaf has 0 recalls recorded by NHTSA.
How many complaints have been filed for the 2025 Nissan Leaf?
NHTSA has received 6 owner-reported complaints for the 2025 Nissan Leaf.
What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2025 Nissan Leaf?
The 2025 Nissan Leaf received an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars from NHTSA.
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Nissan Leaf?
The most commonly reported complaint categories for the 2025 Nissan Leaf are vehicle speed control (1 reports), electrical system,unknown or other (1 reports), electrical system (1 reports).
Does the 2025 Nissan Leaf have any recalls?
NHTSA does not currently list any recalls on record for the 2025 Nissan Leaf. To verify the status of your specific vehicle, check nhtsa.gov/recalls with your VIN.
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This page summarizes publicly available data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA by vehicle owners and do not by themselves prove defect severity or vehicle safety. Safety ratings may not be available for all vehicle-years. This site is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. For official information, visit the official NHTSA page for this vehicle.