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Despite impressive sales of its newer Ariya SUV, Nissan finds itself confronting a sizable recall affecting over a million vehicles worldwide, including the pioneering LEAF electric model.
Out of the over 600,000 LEAFs sold since 2010, some vehicles may be affected by a major recall, encompassing three additional Nissan models, totaling 1.38 million vehicles worldwide.
According to Bloomberg, Nissan's latest issue involves five models sold in Japan, Europe, and the US. It addresses various mechanical problems, including instances of sudden acceleration after disengaging cruise control.
Another issue reported by Nissan is a potential short circuit that can cause the vehicle's motors to stop working while in motion abruptly. Fortunately, no accidents related to these issues have been reported in connection with the recall.
Despite these reports, the NHTSA database does not currently list recalls matching these descriptions, at least not for the LEAF or the Kicks - the two affected Nissan models sold in the US. Even Nissan USA's recall website has yet to update its system to include the LEAF's issues. Nevertheless, a recall of this magnitude undoubtedly impacts Nissan, especially considering their recent double-digit sales increases in North America and Europe during the first half of this year.
For the past decade, the Nissan LEAF has been the only BEV offering from the automaker, gaining fame as one of the pioneering and popularized EVs. But now, the Ariya SUV, which hit the market last year, is starting to overshadow the LEAF in terms of sales figures, indicating a shift towards a new era of Nissan BEVs.
While this transition was expected to happen much earlier, it's interesting to witness the changing landscape of Nissan's BEV sales, with the Ariya outselling the LEAF for a second consecutive quarter.
Although there is a potential replacement for the LEAF, Nissan seems to be embracing BEVs more firmly. Yet, the LEAF resurfaces each year with minimal changes, apart from a few cosmetic updates.
Photo: Nissan Philippines Newsroom
