Recall 14V192 affects 211 2014 Nissan Leaf vehicles for missing structure welds. Free inspection and needed replacement at a franchised Nissan dealer.
Nissan is recalling 211 2014 Leaf vehicles under recall 14V192 because the front structural member assembly can be missing welds. The defect concerns crash protection: in a crash, missing welds can reduce vehicle integrity and increase injury risk for occupants, and the Nissan dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The front structural member assembly on the 2014 Nissan Leaf is part of the car's front body structure. Its normal job is to help keep the front end tied together and manage crash forces so the occupant area and electric vehicle safety systems have the protection the vehicle was designed to provide.
On affected Leafs, that assembly is missing welds. Welds are the fixed joints that fasten structural pieces together. When those joints are absent, parts that should act as one structure are not fully connected. In a crash, the front structure has reduced integrity, which is why NHTSA campaign 14V192 says the vehicles fail federal crash protection and electric vehicle safety standards.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner will not hear, feel, or see the missing welds during normal driving. The defect matters when the vehicle is involved in a crash, because the structure is not built as intended.
Who's affected?
| 2014 Nissan Leaf | body or structural component |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 211 |
Not every 2014 Nissan Leaf is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific hatchback is included.
What's the safety risk?
Missing welds can affect vehicle integrity in a crash and increase the risk of injury to occupants. Confirm the recall with your VIN, then schedule the dealer inspection so Nissan can verify whether welds are missing. Repair will be free at any franchised Nissan dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2014 Nissan Leaf is included in this recall.
- Watch for the Nissan owner notice mailed June 2, 2014, or call Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261 if you bought the car used.
- Ask a franchised Nissan dealer whether your Leaf has an open inspection under recall number 14V192.
- Schedule the front structural-member weld inspection that checks whether missing welds reduced crash protection.
- Bring the recall notice if you have it. The inspection and related replacement are free for included vehicles.
- Drive carefully until the inspection is complete, and avoid using the vehicle if it has visible structural damage after a crash.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Nissan technician inspects the front structural member assembly to confirm whether required welds are present. If welds are missing, Nissan replaces the affected vehicle under the recall rather than repairing the welds in place. When the remedy is open for your VIN, the dealer path is free, with parts and labor covered by Nissan. The recall began on June 2, 2014, so ask the service desk to confirm current handling for campaign 14V192 before bringing the vehicle in.
Timeline
| April 16, 2014 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| June 2, 2014 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 14V192?
Recall 14V192 covers 211 2014 Nissan Leaf vehicles with front structural member assemblies missing welds. Missing welds can reduce crash protection and increase injury risk for occupants. Nissan dealers will inspect the welds and replace any vehicle with missing welds free of charge.
What should I do if my 2014 Nissan Leaf is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Leaf is included in recall 14V192. If it is, contact a franchised Nissan dealer to schedule the weld inspection. Reference recall number 14V192 when you call. The inspection and any required replacement are free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires Nissan to repair this defect at no cost. Nissan's remedy says dealers will inspect the front structural member welds and replace any vehicle with missing welds free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is reduced crash protection. If the front structural member assembly is missing welds, the vehicle's structure has less integrity in a crash, increasing the risk of injury to occupants. Nissan's free dealer remedy is an inspection followed by vehicle replacement when welds are missing.
When did the Nissan Leaf recall repair begin?
Nissan began this recall on June 2, 2014. Owner notices and dealer inspections started then. If you own a 2014 Leaf built from February 28, 2014, through March 12, 2014, check your VIN and contact a Nissan dealer if your vehicle is included.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/14V192000 |
|---|---|
| Nissan customer service | 1-800-647-7261 |
| NHTSA recall # | 14V192 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 14V192000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →