NHTSA recall 26V425000
Seat Belts · Nissan North America, Inc.
Details
What's wrong: Nissan north america, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2026 Leaf vehicles. The outer rear seat belt automatic locking retractors (alr) may deactivate early, which can prevent a child restraint system (crs) from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "occupant crash protection."
Why it matters: An improperly secured child restraint system may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
The fix: Dealers will replace the rear outboard seat belt assemblies, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed July 28, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated October 28, 2026.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2026 Nissan Leaf.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 26V425000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.