2020 Nissan Leaf power train problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2020 Nissan Leaf — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My 2020 Nissan Leaf is affected by recall R24B2 / NHTSA recall 24V-700 involving the high-voltage battery and Level 3 DC fast charging system (CHAdeMO). Nissan and NHTSA instructed owners not to use Level 3 quick charging because the battery may rapidly overheat and potentially create a fire risk…”
filed May 15, 2026
“On November 5, 2025 our 2020 Nissan LEAF (42,701 miles) experienced rapid loss of battery capacity under normal driving/temperatures (80F.) Vehicle defaulted to "turtle mode" temporarily, an unsafe condition. Were able to replicate condition on subsequent days. Took vehicle to Cedar Park Nissan for…”
filed Dec 21, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Leaf years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Leaf | 1 | 5% |
| 2022 Leaf | 9 | 10% |
| 2021 Leaf | 3 | 6% |
| 2019 Leaf | 12 | 5% |
| 2018 Leaf | 3 | 5% |
| 2016 Leaf | 3 | 8% |
| 2015 Leaf | 3 | 3% |
| 2014 Leaf | 1 | 3% |
| 2013 Leaf | 3 | 4% |
| 2011 Leaf | 3 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2020 Nissan Leaf
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.