Safety Recall NHTSA · 23V494000 Reported July 17, 2023

Unintended acceleration

Nissan North America, Inc. · N/A · 66,159 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
23V494000
Manufacturer Campaign
R23A6
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
66,159
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
July 17, 2023
Completion Rate
80.46

Defect Summary

Nissan north america, inc. (nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2023 leaf vehicles. The vehicle may accelerate unintentionally if the driving mode is changed ("d" to "b"; e-pedal "on"; or "eco" mode) after disengaging the cruise control.

Safety Consequence

Unintentional acceleration can increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will reprogram the vehicle control module (vcm), free of charge. owner notification letters are expected to be mailed august 30, 2023. owners may contact nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. nissan's number for this recall is r23a6.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Nissan North America, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 23V494000 or campaign R23A6.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 23V494000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 23V494000?

NHTSA recall 23V494000 was issued by Nissan North America, Inc. on July 17, 2023. It addresses: Unintended acceleration. The recall affects approximately 66,159 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Nissan North America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 23V494000 or the manufacturer campaign number R23A6. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.