Nissan Leaf: Retractor

Date

July 1, 2026

Filed by

Nissan North America, Inc.

Vehicles

Nissan Leaf (2026)

Component

Seat Belts › Rear/Other › Retractor

Description of the defect

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2026 LEAF vehicles. The outer rear seat belt automatic locking retractors (ALR) may deactivate early, which can prevent a child restraint system (CRS) from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Potentially affected

3788

What can happen

An improperly secured child restraint system may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the rear outboard seat belt assemblies, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed July 28, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated October 28, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261. Nissan's number for this recall is R26A7. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 7, 2026.

Manufacturer campaign number

R26A7

Recall type

V (vehicle)

FMVSS

208

Influenced by

OVSC

Manufacturer's component

Rear LH Belt Assy · Rear LH Seat Belt Assembly – Charcoal · 88885 7TB0A; Rear LH Belt Assy · Rear LH Seat Belt Assembly – Light Gray · 88885 7TB0B; Rear RH Belt Assy · Rear RH Seat Belt Assembly – Charcoal · 88884 7TB0A; Rear RH Belt Assy · Rear RH Seat Belt Assembly – Light Gray · 88884 7TB0B

Recall number

26V425000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.