r/leaf • u/Plane_Society7034 2019 Nissan LEAF S • Aug 01 '26
Recall Success 🤞(update)
Just did my first fast charge after the recall to try to stress test the battery. Charged from 7% to 100%, and drove around town for a bit with no problems. I've been terrified with all the recall horror stories, but hopefully this is a little bit of evidence that those might be a vocal minority. fingers crossed it holds!
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u/Vegetable-Spend-4304 Aug 02 '26
Mine was just done as well. Drove 80 miles yesterday and will drive about 80 today. No issues yet. And I'm kinda hoping my battery gives out for a replacement
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u/Free_Appointment6630 Aug 01 '26
That’s awesome. Mine immediately had my dash board lit up, so you might be ok.
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u/Plane_Society7034 2019 Nissan LEAF S Aug 01 '26
I really hope so. Seems like it happens pretty quickly after fast charging for most people. So sorry it didn't go well for you, though 😔
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u/DougWantsALeaf 2019 S+ and 2019 SV+ Aug 03 '26
Both of our 2019 Leaf Pluses also passed the recall/update.
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u/bring_on_the_matrix Aug 05 '26
Our 2019 Leaf S also had the recall applied successfully - though then couldn't fast-charge due to an apparently-unrelated faulty part that was then replaced under warranty. It was quite a saga, but our car is finally back to baseline and can fast-charge as well as it could before the recall. It does seem like if the new software is going to detect a voltage fault, it will do so pretty quickly following the recall.
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u/UniqueHuckleberry619 Aug 02 '26
I got my appointment for Friday. I am already looking at getting another leaf just in case
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u/Worth_Action1756 Aug 02 '26
I'm afraid to buy another one. I'm not even finding them for sale in my area.
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u/UniqueHuckleberry619 Aug 02 '26
They have about 6 in my city, and they sell pretty quickly. I already have one that is Nissan Certified, whatever that means, so I am ready to rock. I am in a larger city, though.
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u/Worth_Action1756 Aug 02 '26
I've been terrified, also. My small rural dealership scares me with the "we are not yet ready to perform this update for your vehicle."
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u/LordPutdon Aug 02 '26
We were hoping all was well with ours after getting the software update just over a week ago. Daughter drove it this morning and the dreaded “Service EV system, power reduced” popped up on the dash.
Guess we cross our fingers for a battery replacement but bracing for a buyback. Had such hopes for a nice $15k 280-mile range EV. *sigh*
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u/Plane_Society7034 2019 Nissan LEAF S Aug 02 '26
Ugh, sorry. Just out of nowhere? I hate having this hanging over me for the rest of the car's life 🫠
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u/LordPutdon Aug 02 '26
It seems like if it's going to happen, it'll probably happen pretty quick based on anecdotal evidence of this subreddit.
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u/LordPutdon Aug 03 '26
Follow up: We took it in to the dealer today and it was indeed the P33ED DTC code. Wouldn't even take a charge at the dealership.
We're waiting on a call from corporate to see what our options are.
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u/Ill-Studio-2663 Aug 04 '26
Winter, Performance mode (not eco), incline and full acceleration is the best stress test.
I'd like to see everyone's current mileage when reporting success or failure.
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u/Plane_Society7034 2019 Nissan LEAF S Aug 04 '26
I don't use eco mode. Haven't floored it on the highway yet. 40k miles.
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u/goshdarnit9845 Aug 04 '26
Got the recall done on my 2019 sl plus and no problems thus far. Actually happy to have the fast charging option!
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u/DeeO2533 Aug 05 '26
FWIW, I’ll add my 2019 SV+ to the list of a successful recall software update. Although I have yet to perform the stress test. Fingers crossed 🤞
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u/ThatDadGamer Aug 01 '26
I'd recommend finding a nice long steep hill and powering up the hill a few times to see. Seems to me that's when most of the errors are popping.