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2023 Nissan LEAF maintenance schedule

The 2023 LEAF is part of the ZE1 generation (2018-2025), sold as a hatchback. Below: its service intervals with the source behind each one, the fluids it takes, and the NHTSA recalls issued for it.

Service schedule

What the 2023 LEAF needs, and when

6 of these 7 items come from Nissan's own published schedule. Manufacturer rows link to Nissan's own schedule, Independent rows to a service shop or parts retailer's published guide.

ServiceIntervalSource
Cabin air filter

Regular replacement

15,000 mi / 1 yearManufacturer
Tire rotation

EV weight increases wear

5,000 miManufacturer
Brake fluid30,000 miManufacturer
Transmission fluid

Reduction gear fluid inspect

Inspect, replace as neededIndependent
12V battery

Key battery and 12V battery test

Inspect, replace as neededManufacturer
EV coolant loops

HV Power Train Coolant Level Inspect

Inspect, replace as neededManufacturer
EV brake service

Fluid replacement

30,000 miManufacturer

Intervals are for normal driving; towing, short trips, extreme heat or dust shorten them.

Fluids and engines

What goes in it

Coolant
Nissan Blue Long Life Coolant
Transmission fluid
Reduction Gear Oil

Powertrains in this generation

  • Electric (EM57), 147 hp, 1-speed, FWD

Confirm the exact spec against the owner's manual or the label under the hood; capacities vary by engine and drivetrain.

Safety recalls

3 NHTSA recalls for the 2023 Nissan LEAF

From NHTSA's recall database, matched by model and year. Recall repairs are free at Nissan dealers, and a given car may already be fixed or fall outside a campaign, so check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls before you buy.

Vehicle speed control

NHTSA 23V494000

July 2023

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.

Remedy: 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.

Service brakes, hydraulic

NHTSA 23V362000

May 2023

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.

Remedy: 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.

Equipment

NHTSA 23V048000

February 2023

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2023 LEAF vehicles. The Owner's Manual instructions for defroster operation are incorrect, and may result in reduced defroster performance under specific conditions. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 103, "Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems."

Remedy: Nissan will mail an addendum with updated instructions on how to operate the defroster, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 1, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R22C5.

Running costs

What maintenance typically costs

A typical year of maintenance
$748

Typical US independent-shop estimates for this generation; they vary by region and condition.

Other LEAF model years

ZE1 (2018-2025)

20182019202020212022202320242025

ZE0 (2014-2017)

2014201520162017

Shopping new? The Nissan LEAF guide covers the current model, with what it costs to keep for 1 to 15 years.

Sources

Researched 2026-09-16. Modeling, not mechanic advice - always confirm against your car's owner's manual and service records.

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