# Nissan North America, Inc.: Park Outside: High Voltage Battery Modules May Short Circuit (26V188000)

**Recall Urgency Score:** 50/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Subject | Park Outside: High Voltage Battery Modules May Short Circuit |
| NHTSA ID | 26V188000 |
| Manufacturer campaign | R25F1 |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Units potentially affected | 51 |
| Do not drive | No |
| Park outside | Yes |
| Defect | Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2026 LEAF vehicles.  The high voltage battery may have internal damage that can cause a short circuit within the battery module. |
| Consequence | A short circuit in a high voltage battery module increases the risk of a fire. |
| Remedy | Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures and should not charge their vehicles until the remedy is completed. Dealers will inspect and replace the battery modules, as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 2, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261. Nissan's number for this recall is R25F1. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 27, 2026. |

## Why this score
- Fire risk: park outside warning.
- 51 units affected.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V188000). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T18:12:01.520Z.
Recall data comes from NHTSA and is summarized automatically; check the official notice and VIN lookup before acting. Informational only.