Nissan North America, Inc. is recalling certain 2026 LEAF vehicles
— Recall Campaign #26V425000
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2026 LEAF vehicles. The outer rear seat belt automatic locking retractors (ALR) may deactivate early, which can prevent a child restraint system (CRS) from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 3,788 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
26V425000
| Manufacturer: | Nissan North America, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | July 01, 2026 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 26V425000 |
| Units affected: | 3,788 |
- Description:
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2026 LEAF vehicles. The outer rear seat belt automatic locking retractors (ALR) may deactivate early, which can prevent a child restraint system (CRS) from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
- Consequeces:
- An improperly secured child restraint system may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
- Corrective action:
- Dealers will replace the rear outboard seat belt assemblies, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed July 28, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in December 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261. Nissan's number for this recall is R26A7. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 7, 2026.