Recall 25V655 affects 19,077 2021-2022 Nissan Leaf vehicles because Level 3 quick charging can overheat the battery. Software repair will be free once available.
Nissan is recalling 19,077 2021-2022 Leaf vehicles equipped with a Level 3 quick charging port because the lithium-ion battery can overheat during quick charging. An overheated quick-charging battery increases the risk of a fire, and the Nissan dealer repair will be free once Nissan makes the remedy available.
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What's wrong?
The lithium-ion battery pack in a 2021-2022 Nissan Leaf stores the electricity that drives the car. On Leafs with a Level 3 quick charging port, that pack also accepts high-power charging through the CHAdeMO connector, which sends energy into the battery much faster than lower-power charging. The battery cells have to manage that current without building excess heat.
In affected Leafs, Nissan found excessive lithium deposits inside battery cells. Those deposits raise electrical resistance, which makes the pack work harder during Level 3 charging and can cause the state of charge reading to fluctuate. Under those charging conditions, the battery can overheat and lead to a thermal event, per NHTSA campaign 25V655.
There is no warning sign before failure. Nissan reported no preceding warning to the customer, so an owner should not rely on a dashboard message, sound, smell, or charging behavior to identify the problem before it happens.
Who's affected?
Both component listings point to the same 62kWh lithium-ion battery pack: the charging software and the high-voltage traction battery.
| 2021 Nissan Leaf | electric propulsion system |
|---|---|
| 2021 Nissan Leaf | high-voltage traction battery |
| 2022 Nissan Leaf | electric propulsion system |
| 2022 Nissan Leaf | high-voltage traction battery |
| Units affected | 19,077 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle.
What's the safety risk?
A quick charging battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire. There is no warning sign before the battery overheats, so stop using Level 3 quick charging until the remedy is completed. Repair will be free at any franchised Nissan dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2021-2022 Nissan Leaf is included in this recall.
- Wait for Nissan's second notice before scheduling the final dealer software repair.
- Avoid Level 3 quick charging until the battery software update is complete.
- Contact a franchised Nissan dealer once Nissan says the remedy is available, and ask for the free battery-software update that addresses Level 3 charging battery overheat risk.
- Bring the recall notice if Nissan has mailed one. If not, reference recall number 25V655 and Nissan recall R25C8 when you call.
What happens at the repair
Until the remedy is available, do not use Level 3 quick charging. Once Nissan opens the remedy, a Nissan technician will update the battery software. That software repair will be free under the recall once available. If you already paid for a related repair before the recall notice, keep the repair order and payment records. Nissan's owner notice includes reimbursement instructions because some affected vehicles are outside warranty.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| September 30, 2025 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| October 3, 2025 | Dealer notification began |
| October 3, 2025 | Dealer notification ended |
| October 4, 2025 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| October 24, 2025 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 25V655?
Recall 25V655 covers 19,077 2021-2022 Nissan Leaf vehicles equipped with a Level 3 quick charging port. The lithium-ion battery can overheat during Level 3 charging, increasing fire risk. Nissan dealers will update the battery software for free once the remedy is available.
What should I do if my 2021-2022 Nissan Leaf is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Leaf is included in recall 25V655. If it is, do not use Level 3 quick charging until the battery software update is complete. Contact a franchised Nissan dealer and reference recall number R25C8.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and Nissan will update the battery software free of charge at any franchised Nissan dealer once the remedy is available.
Is it safe to use Level 3 quick charging before the repair?
No. Nissan advises owners not to use Level 3 quick charging until the remedy is completed. The recalled battery can overheat during Level 3 charging, increasing fire risk. Use other charging options and ask a Nissan dealer when the software update opens.
What if I bought my Nissan Leaf used?
The free recall repair still applies. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to honor the recall regardless of ownership history. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific Leaf is included, then contact a franchised Nissan dealer and reference recall number R25C8.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/25V655000 |
|---|---|
| Nissan customer service | 1-800-867-7669 |
| NHTSA recall # | 25V655 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 25V655000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Misc. Document (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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