Defect Summary: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2019-2020 LEAF vehicles equipped with a Level 3 quick charging port. The lithium-ion battery may overheat during Level 3 charging.
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The 2019 Nissan Leaf is associated with 253 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 5 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database.
The most frequently reported component area is Electrical System, accounting for 131 reports (52% of total complaints). EPA records certify all-electric efficiency of 104 to 112 MPGe with an estimated driving range of 150–226 miles across 3 certified vehicle configurations. Detailed NHTSA crash-test ratings are not available in the current AutoUtility dataset for this model year.
- • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 253 consumer reports filed
- • Safety Recall Campaigns: 5 official campaigns
- • Primary Defect Domain: Electrical System (131 / 52%)
- • Field Incident Signals: 4 crash / 2 fire / 3 injury reports
- • NCAP Crash Safety: Not rated by NHTSA
- • EPA Certified Range: 104 MPGe across 3 powertrain trims
What is the fuel economy and range of the 2019 Nissan Leaf?
Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant
| Variant | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Highway | Combined | EV Range | Est. Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leaf (40 kW-hr battery pack) 100% Electric | Electric Motor | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 124 MPGe | 99 MPGe | 112 MPGe | 150 mi | $700 / yr |
| Leaf (62 kW-hr battery pack) 100% Electric | Electric Motor | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 118 MPGe | 97 MPGe | 108 MPGe | 226 mi | $700 / yr |
| Leaf SV/SL (62 kW-hr battery pack) 100% Electric | Electric Motor | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 114 MPGe | 94 MPGe | 104 MPGe | 215 mi | $750 / yr |
What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2019 Nissan Leaf?
Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
| Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant | Overall Rating | Frontal Crash | Side Crash | Rollover Rating | Rollover Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 HB FWD | — |
Standard and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Optional in official NHTSA records for tested 2019 Nissan Leaf models.
What defect complaints are reported for the 2019 Nissan Leaf?
Summary of 253 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)
Top Reported Problem Categories
Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA
Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.
View all 2019 Nissan Leaf problems & component breakdown (38 categories) →Are there open safety recalls on the 2019 Nissan Leaf?
Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA
Defect Summary: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2022 LEAF vehicles. Damage to the camera harness can cause distortion or loss of the rearview camera display image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Defect Summary: 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.
Quick Answers: Key Questions Drivers Ask About the 2019 Nissan Leaf
Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2019 Nissan Leaf
How many safety recalls does the 2019 Nissan Leaf have?
The 2019 Nissan Leaf is associated with 5 official NHTSA safety recall campaigns in AutoUtility's current federal records.
If your individual vehicle is affected by an open safety recall, NHTSA advises owners to contact an authorized franchised dealership for the recall remedy at no charge. Because recall campaigns apply to specific production runs and equipment batches, vehicle owners should verify their 17-digit VIN at NHTSA.gov.
What are the most common problems reported for the 2019 Nissan Leaf?
NHTSA records list 253 consumer defect complaints for the 2019 Nissan Leaf. The most frequently referenced vehicle system is Electrical System, appearing in 131 filings (52% of submissions).
Consumer complaints represent unverified owner submissions filed under federal reporting guidelines and describe reported component behavior rather than audited failure rates.
Is there an official NHTSA crash safety rating for the 2019 Nissan Leaf?
An official NHTSA 5-Star NCAP crash test rating is not available for the 2019 Nissan Leaf in AutoUtility's current federal dataset.
NHTSA publishes crash safety evaluations for a selected sample of passenger vehicles each model year. Consult NHTSA.gov for active safety equipment records and vehicle safety bulletins.
What is the electric driving range of the 2019 Nissan Leaf?
The all-electric 2019 Nissan Leaf is EPA-certified for an estimated driving range of 150 to 226 miles per full charge across certified configurations.
Official EPA combined efficiency ratings reach up to 112 MPGe based on standardized dynamometer laboratory testing.
The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
- NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
- U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.
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