2019 Nissan Leaf Fuel/propulsion System Problems

NHTSA component category: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · data through 07/14/2026

34Fuel/propulsion System complaints

13.5%Of all 251 complaints

#3Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How fuel/propulsion system ranks on this vehicle

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM169 · 67.3%

Unspecified / other47 · 18.7%

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM34 · 13.5%

VISIBILITY/WIPER12 · 4.8%

POWER TRAIN12 · 4.8%

Share of the 251 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2019 Nissan Leaf overview page.

What owners report

“This is in regards to recall number 24V-700. This recall was issued in September 2024 with a resolution set for November, then December 2024, then…”NHTSA complaint 11669105 — filed 06/25/2025

“Because of the unresolved battery problem for which a fix was promised by March 2025 the range of my vehicle is limited to the round…”NHTSA complaint 11668643 — filed 06/23/2025

“I am unable to use the DC fast charge option as the recall specifically says I am not able to use it until a remedy…”NHTSA complaint 11662359 — filed 05/21/2025

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Fuel/propulsion System complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2019 Nissan Leaf have fuel/propulsion system problems?

Fuel/propulsion System is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2019 Nissan Leaf: 34 of 251 complaints on file (13.5%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2019 Nissan Leaf have in total?

251 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 4 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, 5 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's fuel/propulsion system category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.