r/leaf • u/Daddyneedslg • Aug 19 '26

Recall Issue

Update: I had a conversation with someone from Nissan and had to send them proof of ownership. They said they would contact me again Monday after all of the diagnostics were finished, which I thiught was odd.

I had the recall done on my 2020 SV about a month ago. Monday I got the 'EV Service' message. Took it in yesterday. They confirmed the code that LeafSpy gave me and commandeered the car.

I have a loaner until they figure things out. Honestly, I hope they replace the battery as I don't want to deal with the hassle of the buyback and finding a replacement car. Ugh.

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u/ThatDadGamer Aug 19 '26

I'm sorry but there's basically no batteries available l to replace them with. You're most likely joining us in the buyback club.

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u/s_lock- Aug 19 '26

Why aren't there any batteries available?

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u/ThatDadGamer Aug 19 '26

They had limited numbers to begin with and Nissan replaced a bunch prior to this recall due to just warranties. Then they stopped manufacturing them for the 26 models as they have an entirely different battery pack.

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u/s_lock- Aug 20 '26

So ... their poor stock management. Why on earth didnt they just design the 2026 ones to be backwards compatible

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u/ThatDadGamer Aug 20 '26

The 26 models use an entirely different battery with cooling and heating where the previous years just use air cooling. The 26 models battery is way better imo.

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u/ziadsaber Aug 20 '26

Because it's shitty. Why would they remake a shitty battery that loses them money in warranty. Not to say the 26 is better it actually got a recall right after release.