NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2024 Nissan Leaf Safety Ratings
The 2024 Nissan Leaf scores 91 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index (Exceptional), with a 5-star overall NHTSA crash rating, 0 recalls, and 4 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
The 2024 Nissan Leaf carries no federal recalls, reinforcing its strong standing based on the data published. It achieves an exceptional safety profile, demonstrated by its 91/100 NHTSA Safety Index. NHTSA awarded the vehicle its highest overall crash rating. Furthermore, the Leaf earned full marks for its crash avoidance technology, indicating robust systems designed to prevent incidents.
The 2024 Nissan Leaf received a 5-out-of-5-star overall crash-test rating and a NHTSA Safety Index of 91/100, both derived from NHTSA federal safety data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
Among the 91 Sedans from 2024 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2024 Nissan Leaf ranks 43 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 | 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 | 4 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 43 of 91 Sedans tested for 2024 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2024 Nissan Leaf?
The 2024 Nissan Leaf achieves an Exceptional 91/100 on the NHTSA Safety Index, a significant six-point improvement over the 2023 model's Strong 85/100. This upward shift is largely driven by a perfect 20/20 score in the defect record sub-category, reflecting a complete absence of recall campaigns. The vehicle also scores a full 10/10 for crash-avoidance technology, with forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and electronic stability control all standard features. Crash protection accounts for 61 of a possible 70 points, aligning with the 5-star overall NHTSA rating. Side-impact protection earned a 5-star rating. Frontal crash protection and rollover resistance each received 4 stars. The 11 percent rollover risk and a no-tip dynamic test result confirm the vehicle's stability. With only 4 unverified consumer complaints and no recall activity, the 2024 model year demonstrates a cleaner defect record and a higher composite safety score than its predecessor.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2024 Nissan Leaf perform in crash tests?
The 2024 Nissan Leaf earns a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA. Its side-impact protection is a strongest-possible 5 stars. Both frontal crash protection and rollover prevention earned 4 out of 5 stars. The Leaf's rollover risk is assessed at 11 percent; the dynamic tip test indicated no tip.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 19575
Index breakdown
NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images
Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2024 Nissan Leaf have any recalls?
The 2024 Nissan Leaf 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 through NHTSA to confirm no campaigns have opened after this data was compiled.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2024 Nissan Leaf?
NHTSA has logged 4 unverified owner complaints for the 2024 Leaf. Alleged issues touch the Unknown Or Other category (4 reports) and the Electrical System (1 report). No crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths are alleged in these unverified filings.
4 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2024 Nissan Leaf?
For shoppers considering this 2-year-old vehicle, the recall picture is currently clean, but confirm that status by running the specific VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup tool before purchase. Verify that any remedy work tied to prior ownership was completed, and check for newly opened campaigns not yet reflected in this data.
- The 2024 Leaf's Safety Index of 91/100 (Exceptional) represents a six-point increase over the 2023 model's 85/100 (Strong), the largest single-year index gain in recent Leaf history tracked here.
- Zero recall campaigns are on file with NHTSA for this specific model year, earning the maximum defect-record sub-score of 20/20 in the Safety Index calculation.
- The side-impact crash test is the 2024 Leaf's strongest result at 5 out of 5 stars, while frontal and rollover protection each land at 4 out of 5 stars, accounting for the modest gap in the crash-protection sub-score.
- Only 4 unverified NHTSA complaints have been filed for this model year, with no alleged crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths reported among them, making the complaint volume notably low for a vehicle of this age.
RANKINGSWhere the 2024 Nissan Leaf places
The 2024 Nissan Leaf qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2024 Nissan Leaf safety questions
Was the 2024 Nissan Leaf crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2024 Nissan Leaf, 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 2024 Nissan Leaf crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2024 Nissan Leaf 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 2024 Nissan Leaf have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2024 Nissan Leaf 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 2024 Nissan Leaf?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 4 owner complaints are on file for the 2024 Nissan Leaf. 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 years
Rivals in Sedan (2024)
| Vehicle | NHTSA Safety Index | Overall stars | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Audi A4 Allroad | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2024 Audi RS 5 Sportback | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2024 Audi S4 | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2024 Audi S5 Sportback | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2024 Hyundai Elantra N | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2024 Infiniti Q50 | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: New Car Assessment Program crash tests (VehicleId 19575), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Nissan Leaf 2024.
- 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 43 of 91 in the Sedan class for 2024.
- 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.