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Model Year Problem Record

Nissan Leaf 2015 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2015 Nissan Leaf: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

109Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
4Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
1Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
9Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Brakes85 complaints

85 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 16V119000.

Electrical System18 complaints

18 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags8 complaints

8 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 16V244000, 17V253000.

Vehicle Speed Control8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

16V119000Reported February 29, 2016 - 46,859 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on February 29, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 46,859 vehicles across all affected models.

16V244000Reported April 26, 2016 - 3,296,947 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on April 26, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 3,296,947 vehicles across all affected models.

17V253000Reported April 13, 2017 - 30,038 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on April 13, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 30,038 vehicles across all affected models.

23V296000Reported April 26, 2023 - 94,343 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment. Recall covering the equipment system, reported to NHTSA on April 26, 2023. The campaign covers an estimated 94,343 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

DP22005Opened January 27, 2023 - Closed August 7, 2023

Pedestrian alert sounds. Resulted in recall campaign 22V063000.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20141
201516
201612
20175
201810
201910
20207
20219
202213
202310
20245
20256
20265
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.