Nissan: Rear Seat Belts May Not Secure Child Seat

Recall Summary Nissan is recalling certain 2026 Leaf vehicles because the rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may stop working early, preventing child car seats from being secured properly. An improperly secured child seat may not protect a child during a crash. Nissan will replace the affected rear seat belt assemblies at no cost, with notification letters to owners expected to begin July 17, 2026.

Recalling firm

Nissan North America, Inc.

Product

Component: SEAT BELTS. 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."

Reason

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 in December 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...

Classification

Class I

Category

vehicle recall

Country

United States

Agency

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Recall date

2026-07-02

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

Nationwide

Official recall notice from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

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