NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2026 Nissan Leaf Plus BEV Safety Record
The 2026 Nissan Leaf Plus BEV has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 0 recalls and 0 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2026 Nissan Leaf Plus BEV, so it carries no Safety Index and no star ratings. What the federal record does show is a Clean recall and complaint burden band, with zero open recalls and zero owner complaints on file. That picture is encouraging on the administrative record, but the absence of crash-test data means no structural or occupant-protection conclusion can be drawn from this source alone.
The 2026 Nissan Leaf Plus BEV has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, carries zero recalls, and holds a Clean recall and complaint burden band according to NHTSA federal safety data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
- shoppers who want the full federal safety picture in one place
| NHTSA crash test | Not crash-tested |
|---|---|
| Recall and complaint burden | Clean |
| Recalls on file | 0 |
| Owner complaints | 0 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2026 Nissan Leaf Plus BEV?
The 2026 Nissan Leaf Plus BEV enters the federal record in a Clean burden band, meaning NHTSA holds no recall campaigns and no owner complaint submissions for this specific model year. A zero-complaint, zero-recall profile at this stage reflects an absence of reported administrative safety actions, not a verified structural safety outcome. No tested sibling years appear in the NHTSA data we cover for this model, which means there is no adjacent crash-test record to reference as a navigational data point. The Safety Desk emphasizes that the Clean band is a snapshot of the administrative record only, and shoppers seeking occupant-protection data should monitor nhtsa.gov for any future test activity or emerging recall filings as the model year matures in the field.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2026 Nissan Leaf Plus BEV have any recalls?
The 2026 Nissan Leaf Plus BEV has zero recall campaigns on file with NHTSA. There are no park-outside advisories, no do-not-drive orders, and no components flagged under any active recall campaign for this model year.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2026 Nissan Leaf Plus BEV?
NHTSA has received zero owner complaints for the 2026 Nissan Leaf Plus BEV. No components have been flagged, and there are no unverified allegations of crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths on file for this model year.
0 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2026 Nissan Leaf Plus BEV?
Any prospective buyer of a used 2026 Nissan Leaf Plus BEV should run the vehicle's VIN through the free NHTSA recall lookup at nhtsa.gov before purchase to confirm no open recall campaigns have been issued after the time of this record pull.
- NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2026 Nissan Leaf Plus BEV, so no star ratings or Safety Index score exists for this model year, and the absence of a test result implies nothing about crash performance in either direction.
- The 2026 model year carries zero NHTSA recall campaigns, meaning no components have been formally flagged for a safety-related defect under federal action for this specific year.
- Zero owner complaints are on file with NHTSA for this model year, including zero reported crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths, though the vehicle is new to market and the complaint record may grow as more units accumulate field time.
- Shoppers should use the VIN-specific recall lookup at nhtsa.gov to verify no new campaigns have been opened, as recall filings can occur at any point after a vehicle enters service.
FAQ2026 Nissan Leaf Plus BEV safety questions
Was the 2026 Nissan Leaf Plus BEV crash-tested by NHTSA?
No. NHTSA has not run a New Car Assessment Program crash test on this configuration, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 0 recalls and 0 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2026 Nissan Leaf Plus BEV have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2026 Nissan Leaf Plus BEV as of Oct 1, 2026. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the Safety Index. Run your VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm the status is current.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2026 Nissan Leaf Plus BEV?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 0 owner complaints are on file for the 2026 Nissan Leaf Plus BEV. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Nissan Leaf Plus BEV 2026.
- SCORE This configuration was not crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. We report its recall and complaint record only.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.