Nissan Leaf EVs Recalled After Consumer Reports Safety Findings
We found an issue with the rear seat belt that may prevent safe installation of a child car seat
Nissan is recalling nearly 4,000 Leaf EVs from the 2026 model year to fix a safety issue uncovered by Consumer Reports’ auto safety testers.
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To fix the problem, Nissan will replace the faulty seat belt assemblies, free of charge. According to Nissan, a fix will be available this winter. Owners will receive two notices: One to alert them to the recall and another to let them know when the free repair is available at dealerships.
In the meantime, owners should switch their infant seat bases to a lower anchor installation or move it to the center seat installed with the vehicle belt, says Emily Thomas, associate director of auto safety at Consumer Reports. The automaker says it is not aware of any crashes or injuries related to the issue.
Consumer Reports’ rear-seat safety evaluation is part of the more than 50 tests we conduct at our Auto Test Center in Colchester, CT. Every vehicle we purchase and test receives a safety verdict score for crash prevention and protection. That rating is in addition to an Overall Score that includes reliability and owner satisfaction survey results and our own road test evaluations.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s number for this recall is 26V425. Nissan’s own number for this recall is R26A7. Owners may contact Nissan at 800-647-7261 with any questions.
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