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2020 Nissan Leaf

The 2020 Nissan Leaf is a midsize car, rated at 111 MPG combined by the EPA, with a 5-star NHTSA overall safety rating. NHTSA lists 6 recalls for this model year.

2020 Nissan Leaf
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Combined MPG
111· 149 mi
NHTSA safety
Starting price
$29,000
Recalls
6

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Full specifications

Identity

SRC · NHTSA vPIC
MakeNissan
ModelLeaf
Model year2020
Vehicle classMidsize Car

Engine & drivetrain

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
TransmissionAutomatic (A1)
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
FuelElectricity

Fuel economy

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
City MPG123
Highway MPG99
Combined MPG111
Combined MPGe30.4264
Electric range149 mi
EPA annual fuel cost$700

Available configurations

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
Leaf (40 kW-hr battery pack)111 MPG combined
Leaf (62 kW-hr battery pack)108 MPG combined
Leaf SV/SL (62 kW-hr battery pack)104 MPG combined

Fuel economy

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
City123 MPG
Highway99 MPG
Combined111 MPG
Combined30.4264 MPGe
Electric range149 mi

Efficiency vs class average

Leaf111 MPG
Class average36.9 MPG

About 201% more efficient than the Leaf's class average.

Est. monthly payment
$511/mo
Amount financed
$26,100
Total interest
$4,541
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5-year fuel cost
$11,297

$2,259/yr · 12,000 mi/yr · $0.17/kWh

Combined MPGe111
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Cost to own

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Safety ratings & recalls

SRC · NHTSA vPIC
Overall
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Side crash
Rollover

Recalls (6)

  • BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA20V412000 · 2020-07-17

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020 LEAF electric vehicles. Under certain circumstances, the images for the back-up camera can disappear while in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

    Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will update the back-up camera software, free of charge. This recall began August 31, 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.

  • VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR20V570000 · 2020-09-22

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020 Altima, Maxima and Leaf vehicles. The rear window glass may not remain properly secured to the vehicle.

    Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the back window glass, free of charge. The recall began November 4, 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC752.

  • EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL23V048000 · 2023-02-02

    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.

  • VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL23V494000 · 2023-07-17

    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.

  • BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA24V071000 · 2024-02-02

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2022 LEAF vehicles. Damage to the camera harness can cause distortion or loss of the rearview camera display image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rearview camera and harness for damage and replace them as necessary. If no damage is found, the dealer will apply protective tape and reroute the rearview camera harness. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 9, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R23D7.

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY24V700000 · 2024-09-20

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2019-2020 LEAF vehicles equipped with a Level 3 quick charging port. The lithium-ion battery may overheat during Level 3 charging.

    Remedy: Dealers will update the battery software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed June 3, 2026. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Nissan Customer Service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's numbers for this recall are R24B2, P4A38, and P5A22.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the MPG of the 2020 Nissan Leaf?

The 2020 Nissan Leaf is EPA-rated at 111 MPG combined (123 city / 99 highway).

Is the 2020 Nissan Leaf reliable?

NHTSA lists 6 recalls for the 2020 Nissan Leaf. Recalls are repaired free of charge by the manufacturer — verify any open recalls by VIN before purchase.

How safe is the 2020 Nissan Leaf?

The 2020 Nissan Leaf earned a 5-star overall NHTSA safety rating, including 4 stars in the frontal crash test.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2020 Nissan Leaf?

At 12,000 miles per year, the 2020 Nissan Leaf costs roughly $2,259 per year to charge, or about $11,297 over 5 years at current U.S. energy prices.

What type of vehicle is the 2020 Nissan Leaf?

The 2020 Nissan Leaf is classified as a midsize car. Common rivals in this class are worth comparing on price, MPG, and safety.

Sources: NHTSA vPIC · EPA FuelEconomy · NHTSA vPIC