Nissan Leaf Bonnet Latch Replacement Parts

Yes, the Nissan Leaf has a conventional bonnet latch — despite being fully electric, it still has a front bonnet that opens to access the motor, inverter, and other components. There is no engine bay in the traditional sense, but the bonnet latch mechanism is present and works just like any petrol car.

The first-generation Leaf ran from 2011 to 2017 and the second generation (ZE1 platform) launched in 2018, bringing a completely redesigned body, so these two generations do not share front-end components. A bonnet latch from a 2011–2017 car will not fit a 2018-onwards Leaf, and vice versa — always confirm the generation matches before buying from a breaker.

The first-generation Leaf received a facelift in 2013, which brought updates to the front end including the bumper, grille, and lights. The bonnet latch sits on the body structure and may or may not have changed across that 2013 boundary — confirm with the breaker using your registration to be sure the part matches your specific pre- or post-facelift car.

Trim level does not affect the bonnet latch — the mechanism is the same across Visia, Acenta, and Tekna variants within the same generation. The latch is a structural, functional component rather than a cosmetically graded one, so you do not need to match trim when sourcing from a breaker.

Battery capacity does not affect the bonnet latch — the front bodywork and latch mechanism are shared across the different battery variants within the second generation (2018 onwards). You just need to match the generation rather than the battery size when sourcing from a breaker.

The most important thing is confirming the generation — 2011–2017 (first generation) or 2018-onwards (second generation) — and for first-generation cars, checking whether the donor car is pre- or post-2013 facelift. Provide your full registration to the breaker so they can verify the part against your exact vehicle before purchasing.