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2019 Nissan LEAF

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2019 LEAF.

Engine ElectricTransmission Automatic (A1)

The 2019 Nissan LEAF Electric arrives with an all-electric powertrain paired to an Automatic (A1) transmission, marking the model year that sits at the peak of the nameplate's complaint history across the 2010–2025 span with 251 owner reports — more than any other year since the line's debut. Electrical System issues dominate the complaint landscape, while five recalls underscore the scrutiny this generation has drawn. That concentration of reports makes the 2019 LEAF a critical reference point for anyone assessing long-term durability trends in Nissan's mainstream EV.

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Lug nut torque83 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA efficiency124/99/112 MPGeEPA · verified

EPA electric range150 miEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI Electric: 51R · Electric: 410 CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI Electric: 51R · Electric: 410 CCAOEM · verified

Tail / brake / turnSIDEOEM · verified

Tire sizeP205/55R16 89HOEM · verified

Wheel / rim6.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Front wiper blades	288903NF2B alt 288903NF2A
Cabin air filter	278919AE0A alt 272773DF0A

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic (A1)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	176.4 in
Overall width	70.5 in
Overall height	61.4 in
Wheelbase	106.3 in
Curb weight	3439 lb
Track (front / rear)	60.6 / 61 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	58/42

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	124 / 99 / 112 MPGe
Electric range	150 mi
Charge time (240V)	8.0 hr
Electric motor	110 kW DCPM
Energy use	30.2 kWh/100mi
Drivetrain	Front-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume	92 cu ft
Cargo volume	24 cu ft
Recommended fuel	Electricity

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent published road-test results.

6.4–7.1 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.40 sec — 2019 SV Plus Hatchback

214 hpHorsepower (as tested)

250 lb-ftTorque (as tested)

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2019	SV Plus Hatchback Elec 160-kW 62-kWh	6.40 sec	15.10 sec	214 hp	FWD
2019	SL Plus Hatchback Elec 160-kW 62-kWh	6.50 sec	15.10 sec	214 hp	FWD
2019	SL Plus Hatchback Elec 160-kW 62-kWh	6.50 sec	15.20 sec	214 hp	FWD
2019	SV Plus Hatchback Elec 160-kW 62-kWh	6.80 sec	15.40 sec	214 hp	FWD
2019	SL Plus Hatchback Elec 160-kW 62-kWh	7.10 sec	15.70 sec	214 hp	FWD
2018	SV Hatchback Elec 110-kW 40-kWh	7.40 sec	15.80 sec	147 hp	FWD
2018	SL Hatchback Elec 110-kW 40-kWh	7.50 sec	15.80 sec	147 hp	FWD
2021	SL Plus Hatchback Elec 160-kW 62-kWh	6.70 sec	15.40 sec	214 hp	FWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine Dot 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 83 ft-lbs.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake Fluid	Dot 3
Engine Coolant	Nissan Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant
Engine Coolant Capacity	5.6 qt

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts	83 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub	89.0

Battery & A/C

Standard BCI Group Number	Electric: 51R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	Electric: 410 cca

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque	Front: 20.0 ft-lbs; Rear: 32.0 ft-lbs
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt Torque	Front: 122.0 ft-lbs; Rear: 62.0 ft-lbs
ABS Sensor Torque	Front: 6.0; Rear: 6.0
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after Refinish	Front: 1.024; Rear: .551
Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation	Front: .0003; Rear: .0006
Maximum Rotor Runout	Front: .0014; Rear: .0039

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the coolant at 125,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 125,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,500 mi	Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 15,000 mi	Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Fuel Tank Filler Cap (inspect)
Every 30,000 mi	Brake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect) · Fuel Tank Filler Cap O-Ring (inspect) · Steering Gear Box Assembly (inspect) · Steering Linkage (inspect) · Suspension Ball Joint (inspect)
At 125,000 mi	Hybrid Inverter (drain, flush & refill coolant)
At 200,000 mi	Hybrid Inverter (drain, flush & refill coolant)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2019 Nissan LEAF marks a significant peak in federal reports, with 251 complaints—the highest number of any year in the provided record. This represents a sharp increase from the 63 complaints seen in 2018, followed by a steady decline to 158 in 2020 and 51 in 2021. The majority of these 2019 issues are concentrated in the Electrical System with 129 complaints, although the data does not specify the root cause of these problems. While the 5 recalls and 115 TSBs for 2019 align with the general trend of the generation, the model year also recorded 4 crash and 2 fire complaints. Given that this year represents the apex of the complaint arc, it is not a recommended year to buy.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

115

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

251

Owner complaints

4 involved a crash · 2 a fire

NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars

Overall★★★★★

Frontal★★★★★

Side★★★★★

Rollover★★★★★

Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’10 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’18’19’20 ’21 ’25

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 251 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Electrical System129

Unknown Or Other30

Fuel/Propulsion System17

Visibility/Wiper8

Electrical System,Unknown Or Other7

Electrical System,Fuel/Propulsion System7

Service Brakes5

Power Train4

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 5 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

19V654000Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: CameraReported 12/09/2019

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Titan Diesel, Versa Note and… Remedy: Nissan will notify owners in phases, having dealers update the back-up camera settings software, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2019 and all affected VINs should be…

23V048000Equipment:Other:Owners/Service/Other ManualReported 02/02/2023

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… 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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 115 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
Lithium - ion Battery	2026-06-02	Fuel/Propulsion System	***Dealer Announcement*** Nissan is committed to delivering the highest levels of…
NTB09-131C	2026-04-13	Structure	CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision…
NTB09-131C	2026-04-13	Structure	CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision…
NTB15-049CC	2026-03-30	Electrical System	TELEMATICS SERVICE INFORMATION HINT: This bulletin applies to vehicles equipped with a 4G…
NTB19-042F	2025-02-20	Electrical System	AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING WARNING LIGHT BLINKING APPLIED SYSTEMS: Vehicles equipped…

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Recalls

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Group E battery Front wiper blades 288903NF2B Cabin air filter 278919AE0A

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Vehicle recalls & TSBs Maintenance schedules Fluid capacities & specs

Frequently asked

Does the 2019 LEAF have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What is the EPA range and efficiency of the LEAF?

EPA figures are 124 city / 99 highway / 112 combined MPGe. EPA electric range is 150 miles.