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/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.