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2018 Nissan Leaf

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

4

4 current

Combined

18.8kWh/100 km

Fuel, a year

$545

20,000 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Visual System

Transport Canada recall 2024068 · manufacturer campaign R23D7

5 February 2024

Transport Canada lists: Leaf 2018–2022

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the rearview camera wiring harness could be damaged by movement and vibrations. If this happens, the rearview camera image may not display correctly or may not display at all. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when reversing.

Why it matters

A rearview camera image that doesn't display could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Nissan will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and secure the rearview camera wiring harness. The dealer will replace the rearview camera and wiring harness, if necessary.

11,985 vehicles affected in CanadaCarCompliance Mfr

Powertrain

Transport Canada recall 2023397 · manufacturer campaign R23A6

18 July 2023

Transport Canada lists: Leaf 2018–2023

What is wrong

Under certain conditions, the vehicle may not slow down after you release the accelerator pedal. This problem can only happen after a specific series of actions is performed in a short period of time, including disengaging the cruise control, changing the drive mode, and applying and releasing the accelerator pedal. If this happens, and you don't apply the brakes, the vehicle may not slow down as expected.

Why it matters

A vehicle that doesn't slow down as expected could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Nissan will notify owners by mail and advise you to bring your vehicle to a dealership to reprogram the vehicle control module (VCM).

13,390 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Heater And Defroster

Transport Canada recall 2023045 · manufacturer campaign R22C5

8 February 2023

Transport Canada lists: Leaf 2018–2023

What is wrong

When the temperature is below -10° C, the defroster may not work properly if you follow the instructions in the owner's manual and use the maximum fan speed. As a result, you may not be able to defrost the windshield.

Why it matters

A windshield that cannot be defogged or defrosted can reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Nissan will notify owners by mail and supply an addendum to the owner's manual that provides the correct settings for using the defroster when the temperature is below -10° C.

13,108 vehicles affected in CanadaCarCompliance Mfr

Visual System

Transport Canada recall 2019459 · manufacturer campaign R1911

13 September 2019

Transport Canada lists: Q 50 2018–2019 · Q 60 2018–2019 · Q 70 2019 · QX 30 2018–2019 · and 20 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the rear view camera system does not return to the default setting when the transmission is shifted to reverse. This could cause a reduction in rear visibility if a driver had previously adjusted the camera display. Canadian regulations require that the rear view image returns to its original setting each time the camera is turned on.

Why it matters

Reduced rear visibility could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

The company will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer to update the software for the rear view camera.

126,195 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanCompliance TC

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Mid-size
In its class
More efficient than 97% of 172 2018 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
0 g/km
Rated range
242 km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking · Winter range

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Common questions

Does the 2018 Nissan Leaf have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 4 recalls on record for the 2018 Nissan Leaf. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2018 Nissan Leaf get?
NRCan rates the 2018 Nissan Leaf at 18.8 kWh/100 km combined, with a rated range of 242 km.
What does it cost to run a 2018 Nissan Leaf for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $545 in electricity, producing roughly 113 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.