2012 Nissan Leaf recalls and complaints
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2012 Nissan Leaf. Owners filed 57 complaints, most often about service brakes. Among the 9 model years of this model in the database, 2012 ranks #7 for number of recalls.
What owners complain about
Share of the 40 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.
When complaints were filed
From owner complaints
My 2012 nissan leaf has a battery charge indicator on the dash that does not truly reflect how much actual driving range mileage is left. In fact, it is so faulty that it is referred to online as the gom or guess-o-meter. I believe this is a safety hazard as i have no accurate way of knowing if i will be left stranded…
The airbag light is on, and the dealer has told us the entire front passenger seat will need to be replaced for $4,000 to fix the problem.
While starting the vehicle the airbag warning light illuminates (continuously flashing) and continues to flash while driving. On 11/22/2019 the nissan dealer reported that the seat occupant classification module has failed and is reporting a trouble code b1018. The repair involves replacing the passenger seat cushion…
When moving the vehicle out of park you must depress the brake pedal. I've had 3-4 times where as soon as the gear selector moves to "d" the brake pedal softens and sinks in and the car rolls forward until the brakes engage. I took it to the dealer and they could not duplicate the problem and won't do anything about…
How this year compares
Recalls per model year for this model.
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Source
Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.
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