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💥 Crash risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 26V425📅 Jul 2, 2026

2026 Nissan Leaf recall: seat belt

⚠️ 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."

💥 The risk

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. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261. Nissan's number for this recall is R26A7. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 7, 2026.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
26V425000
Manufacturer recall #
R26A7
Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
3,788
Component
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR
Owner phone
1-800-647-7261
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Built
Jun 10, 2025 – Jun 8, 2026
Recall started by
OVSC

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 26V425 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 26V425?

2026 Nissan Leaf. 3,788 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Nissan dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-647-7261.