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2015 Nissan Leaf

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2015 Leaf.

Body PASSENGER CAREngine Electric

The 2015 Nissan Leaf is an electric passenger car that represents an established point within the model's production lifecycle spanning 2010 through 2025, accumulating 107 total owner complaints across 4 recalls—with service brakes identified as the primary concern among reported issues. Relative to the model's later years, which saw complaint volumes climb to a peak of 251 in 2019, the 2015 Leaf's comparatively lower complaint count positions it among the more stable iterations in the vehicle's history, suggesting fewer persistent problems emerged during this particular model year despite its place in an evolving electric platform.

Model year2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2018 2017 2015

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI NS · NS 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 NS · NS CCAOEM · verified

Tail / brake / turnSIDEOEM · verified

Tire sizeP205/55R16OEM · verified

Wheel / rim6.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

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

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	175.2 in
Overall width	69.7 in
Overall height	61 in
Wheelbase	106.3 in
Curb weight	3265 lb
Track (front / rear)	60.6 / 60.2 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	56/44

Performance & power Independent road tests

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

No 2015 road test on record; the results below are same-engine tests from nearby model years, each shown under its own year.

9.4–10.4 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 9.40 sec — 2011 SL Hatchback

107 hpHorsepower (as tested)

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2016	SL Hatchback Elec 80-kW 30-kWh	10.40 sec	17.90 sec	107 hp	FWD
2013	SL Hatchback Elec 80-kW 24-kWh	10.20 sec	17.70 sec	107 hp	FWD
2012	SL Hatchback Elec 80-kW 24-kWh	9.60 sec	17.30 sec	107 hp	FWD
2011	SL Hatchback Elec 80-kW 24-kWh	9.40 sec	17.20 sec	107 hp	FWD
2011	SL Hatchback Elec 80-kW 24-kWh	9.70 sec	17.30 sec	107 hp	FWD
2011	SL Hatchback Elec 80-kW 24-kWh	10.00 sec	17.60 sec	107 hp	FWD
2011	SL Hatchback Elec 80-kW 24-kWh	10.00 sec	17.60 sec	107 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.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake Fluid	DOT 3
Engine Coolant	Use Nissan long life coolant
Engine Coolant Capacity	5.6
Manual Transmission Fluid	80W-90 · GL-4
Manual Transmission Fluid Capacity	7.5 Pints
Power Steering Fluid	Use Genuine Nissan Power Steering Fluid

Chassis torques

Front Wheel Hub	96 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub	96.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	0.95-2.00 lbs
Oil Type	ND 11 Oil
Oil Capacity	4.70-5.10 oz

Brakes

Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.079; Rear: 0.059 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness	0.059 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after Refinish	Front: .945; Rear: .551
Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation	.0006
Maximum Rotor Runout	Front: .0014; Rear: .004

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	Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (lubricate) · Brake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect) · Exterior Lighting (inspect) · Fuel Tank Filler Cap O-Ring (inspect) · Headlamp (inspect alignment)
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 2015 Leaf records 107 complaints — a sharp rebound from 2014's 34 and the highest total since 2011's 95 — before falling to 35 in 2016, marking it as a distinct mid-generation complaint peak. Recalls hold at four, consistent with the 2014–2016 plateau of four to six actions per year, while investigations remain low at one. Service Brakes dominate the 2015 profile with 61 complaints, more than half the year's total, followed by a combined Electrical System/Service Brakes category at 10; the data does not specify root causes for these brake-related reports. Eight crash complaints and zero fire complaints appear in the 2015 record. Across the generation, complaints trend upward after 2016, peaking at 251 in 2019, suggesting 2015's spike is an early anomaly rather than the start of the later surge. For a buyer, the 2015 model's elevated brake-focused complaint count and four recalls make it a below-average choice within the first-generation Leaf lineup.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

112

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

107

Owner complaints

8 involved a crash · 0 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 107 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Service Brakes61

Electrical System,Service Brakes10

Air Bags6

Unknown Or Other3

Electrical System,Unknown Or Other2

Vehicle Speed Control,Service Brakes2

Power Train2

Vehicle Speed Control2

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 4 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

17V253000Air BagsReported 13/04/2017

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2017 LEAF and 2014, 2016 and 2017 Sentra vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error within the air bag inflators, the passenger frontal air bag may not properly… Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began June 7, 2017. Owners may contact Nissan customer service…

16V119000Service BrakesReported 29/02/2016

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 LEAF vehicles manufactured November 19, 2012, to July 31, 2015. During very cold temperatures, the relay inside the electronic brake booster… Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Intelligent Brake Control Unit software, free of charge. The recall began on March 28, 2016. Owners may contact Nissan…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 112 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
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…
NTB13-107G	2024-05-20	Electrical System	VEHICLE KEY NOT DETECTED / AUTHENTICATED, ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been…
NTB13-027D	2024-05-20	Electrical System	CAN COMMUNICATION – NETWORK DIAGNOSTIC FLOW CHART This bulletin has been amended. See…
NTB10-066C	2024-05-20	Electrical System	CAN COMMUNICATION CODES – DIAGNOSTIC TIPS AND GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended…

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Frequently asked

Does the 2015 Leaf have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.