Verdict
2024 Nissan Leaf: Complaints, Recalls & Known Issues
What the public record actually says about the 2024 Nissan Leaf — every figure below is a NHTSA or EPA number, not an opinion.
The read
Fewer reported complaints than most hatchback.
Owners filed 4 NHTSA complaints — fewer complaints than 71% of 2024 hatchbacks. Unknown Or Other leads the reports (75%). No safety recalls on record.
Based on NHTSA complaint volume against 2024 hatchbacks, not adjusted for how many were sold. It describes the model year, not the individual car you are looking at.
Complaints filed
4
Reports to NHTSA, 2024
Safety recalls
0
NHTSA campaigns on record
NHTSA crash test
Not rated
Overall NCAP rating
Combined MPG
111
EPA estimate
Complaint volume vs. segment peers
Fewer complaints than 71% of 2024 hatchbacks
The bar is this car's percentile among 2024 hatchbacks by complaint volume — a full bar means the fewest complaints in its class. Not adjusted for sales.
Known issues
Unknown Or Other issues lead owner complaints (75% of 4 reports), followed by electrical system (25%).
Share of all 4 NHTSA complaints for this model year, grouped by the component owners named. Bars are scaled to the largest category. Examples: ODI 11709964, ODI 11668220, ODI 11611060.
Recalls
0 recalls — none issued for this model year as of Jul 2026. Recall records can change as NHTSA publishes new campaigns.
A campaign can apply to this model year without being incomplete on a specific vehicle. Check the VIN with NHTSA or a dealer to confirm whether a particular car needs repair.
Investigations
0 NHTSA investigations on record
No investigations are on record as of Jul 2026. An empty record is not a clean bill of health.
Crash-test ratings
No NHTSA crash test is on record for this year. Some vehicles and model years were not tested or do not have a published NCAP result.
Fuel economy by trim
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEAF | — | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 123 | 99 | 111 |
EPA laboratory estimates by trim and engine. Actual mileage varies with driving, weather, load, and maintenance. EPA source.
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"Fewest reports" and "most complained" describe raw NHTSA complaint totals, not vehicle reliability. The last few model years are left unlabelled because they have had less road time.
2024 Nissan Leaf: frequently asked
What does the complaint record show for the 2024 Nissan Leaf?
Owners filed 4 NHTSA complaints about the 2024 Nissan Leaf — fewer complaints than 71% of comparable 2024 hatchbacks, so it sits toward the stronger end of its class. That's a signal, not a guarantee about any single car.
What are the most common problems on the 2024 Nissan Leaf?
The most-reported problem areas are Unknown Or Other (75% of complaints) and electrical system (25%).
How many recalls does the 2024 Nissan Leaf have?
No safety recalls are on record for the 2024 Nissan Leaf as of Jul 2026.
What gas mileage does the 2024 Nissan Leaf get?
The EPA rates the 2024 Nissan Leaf at 111 mpg combined.