NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2022 Nissan Leaf Plus Safety Ratings
The 2022 Nissan Leaf Plus scores 87 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index (Strong), with a 5-star overall NHTSA crash rating, 0 recalls, and 86 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
A perfect avoidance-tech score and a clean recall record anchor the 2022 Nissan Leaf Plus's Strong band Safety Index of 87/100. Federal crash-test performance is largely excellent, making this a well-supported safety choice in its segment.
The 2022 Nissan Leaf Plus received an overall 5-star crash-test rating from NHTSA and a NHTSA Safety Index of 87 out of 100, sourced from NHTSA crash-test and recall data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
Among the 90 Sedans from 2022 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2022 Nissan Leaf Plus ranks 58 for overall NHTSA Safety Index.
- new and teen drivers who want standard crash-avoidance tech
- urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
| NHTSA Safety Index | 87 / 100 (Strong) |
|---|---|
| Overall crash rating | 5 of 5 stars |
| Frontal / Side / Rollover | 4 / 5 / 4 stars |
| Rollover risk | 10.7% |
| Recalls on file | 0 |
| Owner complaints | 86 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 58 of 90 Sedans tested for 2022 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2022 Nissan Leaf Plus?
The 2022 Nissan Leaf Plus achieved an overall 5 out of 5 stars from NHTSA, contributing to a NHTSA Safety Index of 87/100, placing it firmly in the Strong safety band. This represents a four-point increase from the 2021 model year's 83/100. A notable factor in this improved rating was the absence of any recalls for the 2022 model year, which elevated the defect-record subscore to 15.75 out of 20. The vehicle also earned a perfect 10 out of 10 for its standard avoidance technology, including forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and electronic stability control. Crash protection for the 2022 Leaf Plus registered 61 out of 70 points. While the side-impact rating was a perfect 5 stars, frontal crash protection and the rollover resistance rating both came in at 4 stars. The rollover risk is an 11 percent figure, a data point for consideration by safety-conscious buyers. NHTSA recorded 86 unverified owner complaints for this model year. A majority of these complaints, 56, specifically cited the Electrical System, a concentration that warrants observation given its criticality in electric vehicle operation and safety functions. No fire-related allegations were present in the complaint data.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2022 Nissan Leaf Plus perform in crash tests?
The 2022 Nissan Leaf Plus achieved an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars from NHTSA. Its side protection tests earned a perfect 5 stars. Frontal protection and rollover protection each received 4 out of 5 stars. The vehicle's rollover risk is 11 percent, and dynamic tip testing did not result in a tip.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 16813
Index breakdown
NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images
Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2022 Nissan Leaf Plus have any recalls?
The 2022 Nissan Leaf Plus has zero recall campaigns on file with NHTSA. No components are flagged, and there are no park-outside or do-not-drive advisories associated with this model year. That clean recall record is a meaningful contributor to its defect-record subscore of 15.75 out of 20.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2022 Nissan Leaf Plus?
Owners have submitted 86 unverified allegations to NHTSA. The Electrical System leads with 56 reported complaints, followed by Unknown Or Other at 25 and the Fuel/Propulsion System at 17. Seven alleged crashes and three alleged injuries appear in the filings. All are unverified consumer allegations, not established facts.
86 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2022 Nissan Leaf Plus?
Before purchasing this 4-year-old vehicle, run the VIN through NHTSA's recall database to confirm no new campaigns have been issued since manufacture. Although zero recalls are on file now, recall status can change. Verify any open remedy has been completed by an authorized dealer.
- The 2022 model year carries zero NHTSA recall campaigns, a clean slate that directly lifted its defect-record subscore to 15.75 out of 20 and pushed the Safety Index four points above the 2021 figure.
- NHTSA's side-crash test produced a perfect 5 out of 5 stars for this model year, while both the frontal and rollover categories came in at 4 out of 5 stars, meaning side-impact protection is the standout result in the 2022 NCAP data.
- Of the 86 unverified owner allegations on file with NHTSA, 56 target the Electrical System, a concentration that is notable for an electric vehicle and worth discussing with a pre-purchase inspector.
- All three crash-avoidance technologies tracked by NHTSA, forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and electronic stability control, are standard equipment on this model year, earning a perfect 10 out of 10 avoidance-tech subscore.
RANKINGSWhere the 2022 Nissan Leaf Plus places
The 2022 Nissan Leaf Plus qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2022 Nissan Leaf Plus safety questions
Was the 2022 Nissan Leaf Plus crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2022 Nissan Leaf Plus, and it earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 87 out of 100, placing it in the Strong band. The index combines federal crash-test stars, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the recall record.
What are the 2022 Nissan Leaf Plus crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2022 Nissan Leaf Plus earned 5 out of 5 stars for overall, 4 out of 5 stars for frontal, 5 out of 5 stars for side, and 4 out of 5 stars for rollover. Its measured rollover risk is 10.7%. Categories NHTSA did not test show as not rated.
How many recalls does the 2022 Nissan Leaf Plus have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2022 Nissan Leaf Plus 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 2022 Nissan Leaf Plus?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 86 owner complaints are on file for the 2022 Nissan Leaf Plus. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
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Rivals in Sedan (2022)
| Vehicle | NHTSA Safety Index | Overall stars | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Audi RS 5 Sportback | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2022 Audi S5 Sportback | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2022 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2022 Infiniti Q50 | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2022 Polestar 2 | 100/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2022 Audi A4 Allroad | 99/100 | not rated | 1 |
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: New Car Assessment Program crash tests (VehicleId 16813), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Nissan Leaf Plus 2022.
- SCORE The NHTSA Safety Index (0-100) weights crash protection, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the defect record. Full formula on the methodology page. It ranks 58 of 90 in the Sedan class for 2022.
- 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.