2019 Nissan Leaf Electrical Problems

178 owners have reported electrical system problems with the 2019 Nissan Leaf to NHTSA — 68% of all 260 complaints for this model year. The typical failure happened around 90,000 miles. That ranks #1 of 16 Leaf model years for electrical complaints (a typical year has 15). One related recall has been issued.

178complaints
90ktypical miles
1related recalls
1crashes
1fires
4injuries

Mileage when the problem started

  • Under 25k
    213%
  • 25k–50k
    320%
  • 50k–75k
    17%
  • 75k–100k
    533%
  • 100k–150k
    427%
  • 150k+
    00%

Owner reports

Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2019 Nissan Leaf owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).

The contact owned a 2019 Nissan Leaf. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 23V494000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL), 24V700000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM), and 24V071000 (BACK OVER PREVENTION). The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 MPH and coming up to an intersection, the vehicle ahead of the contact had stopped in front of the contact due to a crash. The contact attempted to stop the vehicle; however, the vehicle failed to stop. The contact stated that the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle unintendedly accelerated and crashed into the rear of the vehicle ahead. The contact stated that the vehicle came to a stop at the intersection under the traffic light after the crash. There were no warning lights illuminated; however, there was a beeping sound while attempting to stop the vehicle. …

82,000 miles · Jan 2025 · crash · 2 injuries

The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Leaf. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V700000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the vehicle unexpectedly shut off while driving. The contact stated that upon restarting the vehicle, the message "Service EV System" was displayed, and the vehicle shut off. The vehicle was towed to the dealer several times. The dealer cleared the codes and informed the contact that the failure could not be duplicated; however, the failure persisted. The dealer advised the contact that a diagnostic test was needed. The vehicle was not repaired. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle failed to charge completely and had become inoperable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. …

98,000 miles · Oct 2025

The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Leaf. The contact stated that the level one charger was inoperable and failed to charge the vehicle. The vehicle failed to charge overnight. The contact was checking the charging status throughout the night. The charger failed to operate. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V700000 (Electrical System). The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who determined that the charger was working as designed. The vehicle was taken back to the local dealer, who inspected the vehicle and determined that there was no charging issue. The charger eventually failed completely. The contact called another unknown local dealer, but the vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The contact purchased a level two charger. The contact was concerned about voiding the warranty. The contact requested a buyback. …

98,000 miles · Mar 2025

The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Leaf. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 24V700000 (Electrical System), 24V071000 (Back Over Prevention), and 23V494000 (Vehicle Speed Control); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at an undisclosed speed, the battery level dropped from 100% to zero, causing the vehicle to lose motive power. There were several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the residence, where the battery was replaced; however, the failure recurred, and the vehicle was towed back to the residence. The dealer was made aware of the failure but confirmed that parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. …

30,000 miles · Oct 2022

The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Leaf. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V700000 (Electrical System). The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH, the message that the "Battery was Low" was displayed, and while the vehicle was slowing down, the vehicle regained charge back up to 80%. The contact stated that on another occasion, after the vehicle was parked and charging with a Level 2 charger, the vehicle failed to start the next day. The contact stated that the battery only charged to 61% and the vehicle failed to start up. The message "Service EV System" and the battery warning light were illuminated. A battery tester was connected to the vehicle and indicated that the battery was fully charged. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 56,408.

56,000 miles · Mar 2026

The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Leaf. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V700000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 MPH, the battery warning light illuminated, and the message was displayed that the vehicle would be unable to restart after shutting off. The contact was able to drive to the residence. The vehicle was then towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the battery had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 109,171. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

109,000 miles · May 2025

The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Leaf. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V700000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost automotive power. An unknown warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was determined that the battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was also taken to another local dealer Kelly Nissan Inc., (4300 W 95th St, Oak Lawn, IL 60453); and it was determined that the battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired because parts were not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 96,000.

96,000 miles · Mar 2026

The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Leaf. The contact received a notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V700000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle by pressing the Push-To-Start button, the engine failed to turn over, and no electrical features were available. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing a battery module replacement. The vehicle was not repaired due to the out-of-pocket cost. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.

90,000 miles · Jan 2024

The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Leaf. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V700000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the vehicle had failed to charge. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the battery module had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to a lack of manpower. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 31,200. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

31,000 miles · May 2025

The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Leaf. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V700000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that due to the recall information, the vehicle should not be charged at high-speed charging levels, and the vehicle could not be properly charged for a long trip. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that the part was not yet available for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 25,000.

25,000 miles · Sep 2024

Related recalls

Electrical system › Propulsion system › Charging › Module › Software

NHTSA recall 24V-700 · Sep 19, 2024 · 25,704 vehicles

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2019-2020 LEAF vehicles equipped with a Level 3 quick charging port. The lithium-ion battery may overheat during Level 3 charging.

Remedy: Dealers will update the battery software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed June 3, 2026. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Nissan Customer Service at 1-800-867-7669.

NHTSA investigations

Pedestrian alert sounds

NHTSA investigation DP22005 · opened Jan 27, 2023 · closed Aug 7, 2023 · led to recall 22V-063

NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles.

Electrical complaints in other Leaf years

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Electrical complaints per model year, Nissan Leaf.

Frequently asked questions

How common are electrical problems on the 2019 Nissan Leaf?

NHTSA has 178 complaints about the electrical system of the 2019 Nissan Leaf, 68% of the model year's 260 complaints.

Is there a recall for 2019 Nissan Leaf electrical problems?

Yes — NHTSA recall 24V-700 (software, Sep 19, 2024). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

At what mileage do 2019 Nissan Leaf electrical problems start?

Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 90,000 miles, and 13% before 25,000 miles.

Is it dangerous?

Owners linked 1 crash, 1 fire and 4 injuries to electrical system problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.