NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2023 Nissan Leaf Plus Safety Ratings
The 2023 Nissan Leaf Plus scores 91 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index (Exceptional), with a 5-star overall NHTSA crash rating, 0 recalls, and 0 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
The 2023 Nissan Leaf Plus achieves an overall five-star rating from NHTSA, a top-tier assessment for crash protection. This strong performance in federal testing is complemented by an absence of owner complaints or recalls on file for this model year. Its NHTSA Safety Index stands at 91/100, positioning the Leaf Plus firmly within the Exceptional band.
The 2023 Nissan Leaf Plus received a five-star overall crash-test rating and a NHTSA Safety Index of 91/100, based on NHTSA crash-test and recall data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
Among the 92 Sedans from 2023 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2023 Nissan Leaf Plus ranks 40 for overall NHTSA Safety Index.
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| NHTSA Safety Index | 91 / 100 (Exceptional) |
|---|---|
| Overall crash rating | 5 of 5 stars |
| Frontal / Side / Rollover | 4 / 5 / 4 stars |
| Rollover risk | 10.7% |
| Recalls on file | 0 |
| Owner complaints | 0 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 40 of 92 Sedans tested for 2023 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2023 Nissan Leaf Plus?
The 2023 Nissan Leaf Plus earns an Exceptional rating in the NHTSA Safety Index, scoring 91 out of 100. This places it significantly ahead of the 2022 model year's score of 87. This improvement directly reflects a perfect 20 out of 20 in the defect record score, with zero recall campaigns and zero owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2023 model year. Crash protection for the 2023 Leaf Plus is robust, earning a 61 out of 70 sub-score and contributing to an overall NHTSA rating. Side protection received a top mark. Frontal and rollover protection were both rated. The vehicle exhibits an 11 percent rollover risk and a No Tip result in the dynamic test. Standard safety equipment, including forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and electronic stability control, ensures a full 10 out of 10 for avoidance technology. The 2023 model year's elevation into the Exceptional band is a direct result of its unblemished defect and complaint record.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2023 Nissan Leaf Plus perform in crash tests?
The 2023 Nissan Leaf Plus achieved an overall five-star safety rating from NHTSA. Its side protection was particularly robust, earning a full five stars. Frontal crash protection received four stars, as did rollover protection. The Leaf Plus demonstrated an 11 percent rollover risk, with the dynamic tip test confirming a "No Tip" result. No crash-test categories for this model year remain unrated.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 18406
Index breakdown
NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images
Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2023 Nissan Leaf Plus have any recalls?
The 2023 Nissan Leaf Plus has zero recall campaigns on file with NHTSA. No components have been flagged, and there are no park-outside or do-not-drive advisories associated with this model year. Shoppers should still run a VIN check, as recall records can be updated at any time.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2023 Nissan Leaf Plus?
NHTSA shows zero owner complaints on file for the 2023 Nissan Leaf Plus. No components have been flagged, and no crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths have been reported. Because complaints are unverified consumer allegations, the absence of any reports is itself a notable data point for this model year.
0 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2023 Nissan Leaf Plus?
For shoppers considering this three-year-old vehicle, a free VIN lookup through NHTSA is a crucial step before purchase. Confirm that no recall campaigns have been added since the initial sale and verify that any necessary remedy work is fully documented. Recall status can change independently of the safety scores detailed here.
- The 2023 Nissan Leaf Plus is the first model year in the recent Leaf Plus lineage to reach the Exceptional Index band, scoring 91/100 versus the 2022 model year's 87/100 in the Strong band.
- NHTSA recorded zero recall campaigns for this specific model year, earning a perfect defect record sub-score of 20/20 in the MotorCaliber Index breakdown.
- Side crash protection reached the maximum five-star NHTSA rating, while frontal and rollover protection each scored four stars, with a rollover risk of 11 percent and a No Tip dynamic test result.
- Zero owner complaints are on file with NHTSA for the 2023 model year, meaning no unverified allegations of crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths have been submitted for this vehicle.
RANKINGSWhere the 2023 Nissan Leaf Plus places
The 2023 Nissan Leaf Plus qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2023 Nissan Leaf Plus safety questions
Was the 2023 Nissan Leaf Plus crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2023 Nissan Leaf Plus, and it earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 91 out of 100, placing it in the Exceptional band. The index combines federal crash-test stars, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the recall record.
What are the 2023 Nissan Leaf Plus crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2023 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 2023 Nissan Leaf Plus have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2023 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 2023 Nissan Leaf Plus?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 0 owner complaints are on file for the 2023 Nissan Leaf Plus. 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.
Other Leaf Plus years
Rivals in Sedan (2023)
| Vehicle | NHTSA Safety Index | Overall stars | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Audi RS 5 Sportback | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2023 Audi S4 | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class | 100/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2023 Nissan Maxima | 100/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2023 Polestar 2 | 100/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2023 Tesla Model S Later Release | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: New Car Assessment Program crash tests (VehicleId 18406), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Nissan Leaf Plus 2023.
- 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 40 of 92 in the Sedan class for 2023.
- 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.