2015 Nissan Leaf · symptom sheet
ABS light on
- 27owner reports
- 35,000median miles
- $2,600median quote
- 0involved a crash
Newest report Sep 1, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
27 of the 85 reports of brake wear on the 2015 Leaf describe ABS light on.
Part of Brakes grind, pulse or wear early (85 reports) · also: brake light on, soft brake pedal
Tick what matches of 27 reports
ABS light on on other Leaf years
No other Leaf model year has enough reports of ABS light on for a sheet of its own. See every Leaf year.
What this problem usually is
This is the narrower sheet inside brake problems for the anti-lock brake (ABS) warning light. What separates it from the wider brake sheet is that most owners here aren't describing worn pads or grinding. They're describing a light, and often a list of features that quit along with it.
What got replaced
Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the ABS module (4 reports).
Recalls and investigations
One recall on the brakes covers the 2015 model year. A recall on the same system isn't always the same failure, so read the defect text.
During very cold temperatures, the relay inside the electronic brake booster may freeze, requiring the driver to exert more effort to slow the vehicle down.
All 4 recalls on the 2015 Nissan Leaf, with the owner complaints on each recalled system
What owners paid
8 of the 27 reports quote a price. Each dot is one quote. The middle half runs $2,400 to $5,131.
When it happens
The middle half of failures fell between 20,000 and 51,000 miles, from the 15 reports that gave a mileage.
What owners wrote
“Was driving the car in a neighborhood setting only going 20 mph, ABS light turned on the dashboard, traction control light or some other light regarding traction came on as well, brakes failed. Had to use parking brake to stop the vehicle.”
Filed Dec 11, 2025
“Warning lights, abs light and brake light illuminated out of nowhere. Unable to brake. Used a lot of force to get the car to slow down. Dealership inspected and said module short circuited.”
Filed Nov 14, 2023
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 0 of 27 reports involved a crash. Owners who file are the ones who had a bad experience, and nobody checks their reports. If the problem affects steering, braking, power or a fire risk, treat it as a safety fault and have it inspected before a long or high-speed drive.
File your own report with NHTSA. Complaint counts are how a problem gets an investigation. How reports land on this sheet.
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