Nissan · Wagon
Nissan Leaf
Every model year 2016–2026: recalls, owner complaints, NHTSA crash ratings and EPA efficiency side by side.
| Year | Powertrains | Safety | Recalls | Complaints | Crash | Best efficiency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Electric | C | 2 | 2 | — | 303 mi | Park outside |
| 2025 | Electric | A | 0 | 7 | ★★★★★ | 212 mi | |
| 2024 | Electric | A | 0 | 5 | ★★★★★ | 212 mi | |
| 2023 | Electric | C | 3 | 20 | ★★★★★ | 212 mi | |
| 2022 | Electric | D | 4 | 92 | ★★★★★ | 226 mi | |
| 2021 | Electric | D | 4 | 54 | ★★★★★ | 226 mi | |
| 2020 | Electric | F | 6 | 164 | ★★★★★ | 226 mi | |
| 2019 | Electric | F | 5 | 253 | — | 226 mi | |
| 2018 | Electric | C | 4 | 66 | — | 151 mi | |
| 2017 | Electric | B | 2 | 17 | — | 107 mi | |
| 2016 | Electric | D | 4 | 36 | ★★★★☆ | 107 mi |
What changed year to year
- 2026: best range 212 → 303 mi; 2 → 3 EPA configurations
- 2023: best range 226 → 212 mi; 3 → 2 EPA configurations
- 2019: best range 151 → 226 mi; 1 → 3 EPA configurations
- 2018: best range 107 → 151 mi
- 2017: 2 → 1 EPA configurations
Best Leaf years to buy used
- 2024 — Safety A, 0 recalls, 5 complaints
- 2025 — Safety A, 0 recalls, 7 complaints
- 2017 — Safety B, 2 recalls, 17 complaints
- 2023 — Safety C, 3 recalls, 20 complaints
- 2018 — Safety C, 4 recalls, 66 complaints
Ranked by Safety Signal, then fewest complaints. Older years have had more time to accumulate both.