2023 Nissan Leaf Foundation Components Line Recall (23V362)

Recall 23V362 at a glance

What is wrong with the 2023 Nissan Leaf in recall 23V362?

The right-hand brake tubes may have been damaged during production and could corrode, possibly causing a hole in the brake line and a brake fluid leak.

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2023 LEAF vehicles. The right-hand brake tubes may have been damaged during production and could corrode, possibly causing a hole in the brake line and a brake fluid leak.

Is it safe to drive a 2023 Leaf with recall 23V362?

NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: A brake fluid leak can reduce braking performance and extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA describes the risk this way: A brake fluid leak can reduce braking performance and extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.

There is no do-not-drive order on this campaign. If your Leaf shows warning lights or behaves differently in a way that involves the hoses, lines and piping, and fittings, have it checked before driving further.

Which vehicles are included in recall 23V362?

Recall 23V362 covers 758 vehicles: 2023 Nissan Leaf.

NHTSA lists 758 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.

What is the fix for the Leaf foundation components line recall?

Yes. Dealers will inspect and replace the right-hand brake tube, as necessary, free of charge.

Dealers will inspect and replace the right-hand brake tube, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 7, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC976.

When was recall 23V362 announced?

Nissan North America, Inc. reported recall 23V362 to NHTSA on May 22, 2023. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as July 7, 2023.

This recall was filed 40 months ago. If your Leaf was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.

How do I check if my Leaf is part of recall 23V362?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 23V362 is open on your Leaf, it will be listed there.

Look up your VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls. If 23V362000 is open on your Leaf, it will be listed there, along with Nissan recall number PC976. You can also ask any Nissan dealer to run the VIN. The VIN is printed on your registration and visible through the lower driver-side windshield.

What should Leaf owners do about recall 23V362?

Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 23V362000 applies to your Leaf.
2. Book the recall appointment with any authorized Nissan dealer. Ask up front whether parts are available and how long the vehicle will be there.
3. Keep a copy of every repair order. Check that each one lists your complaint, the mileage, and the dates in and out.
4. Write down when symptoms involving the hoses, lines and piping, and fittings happen: date, mileage, speed, weather and what you felt or heard. Photos and short videos help.
5. Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
6. If the problem comes back after the repair, return to the dealer and contact a lemon law attorney.

What are Leaf owners reporting to NHTSA?

Owners have filed 20 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 2 of them about the brakes.

Too few NHTSA complaints about the brakes have been filed since recall 23V362 was reported (2) to say whether the fix is holding.

NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 20 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 2 of them involve the brakes. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.

• 2023 Nissan Leaf: 20 complaints in total, 2 about the brakes

Examples of what owners have reported to NHTSA (unverified excerpts):

My front collision system will sporadically start flashing when there is nothing in front of me. One time a dealer was able to read a code saying that it overheated, and told me that was a known issue with no solution. It was 100F, but I have had the same issue at 35F.

2023 Nissan Leaf owner, NM, NHTSA complaint 11612153, filed September 2, 2024

Can recall 23V362 make my Leaf a lemon in California?

Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.

Recall 23V362000 does not automatically make your Leaf a lemon. California's Song-Beverly Act asks two questions: does a warranty defect substantially impair the vehicle's use, value or safety, and did the manufacturer fail to fix it in a reasonable number of tries (Civ. Code 1793.2(d))?

Brake defects are safety defects. California's lemon law presumption can apply after two repair attempts for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, when the manufacturer has been notified directly.

A remedy is available. Many vehicles are fixed on the first try. If the problem returns after the recall repair, or the 2023 Nissan Leaf has needed other repairs for the same defect, those visits count toward a lemon law claim.

Civil Code 1793.22(b) sets out a presumption that applies in the first 18 months or 18,000 miles: two or more repair attempts for a defect likely to cause death or serious bodily injury, four or more attempts for the same defect, or more than 30 total days out of service for repairs. Written notice to the manufacturer is required in some cases. Owners outside that window can still have a claim.

An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.

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