Used Nissan Leaf Door Handle

The Nissan Leaf runs in two clear generations: the first-gen (ZE0/AZE0, 2011–2017) and the second-gen (ZE1, 2018-onwards), and the body shape changed significantly between them, so handles from one generation will not cross to the other. Always source a handle from the correct generation to match your car. Confirm the exact fit with the breaker quoting against your registration.

Both the 2013 and 2016 Leaf sit within the first-gen range (2011–2017), so they share the same basic body structure and door handle fitment is generally consistent across that generation. However, there was a mid-cycle facelift in 2013, so if your car is an early 2013 pre-facelift example and the donor is a later 2013 or 2016 car, it is worth confirming the exact match with the breaker against both registrations to be sure.

Trim level — whether Visia, Acenta, or Tekna — does not affect door handle fitment on the Nissan Leaf; what matters is the generation and which door (NS or OS) the handle came from. The main practical difference between trims may be the original paint colour, but door handles can be resprayed to match, so colour is a preference rather than a fitment concern. Tell the breaker your generation, the side you need (NS for passenger/left, OS for driver/right), and confirm against your registration.

In the UK, nearside (NS) is the passenger side (left when sitting in the car), and offside (OS) is the driver's side (right). The Nissan Leaf is a five-door hatchback, so you'll also need to specify whether you need a front or rear door handle for the relevant side. Give the breaker your registration and state clearly NS or OS, front or rear, and they can pull the correct part.

Both 2019 and 2022 Leaf models fall within the second-gen range (ZE1, 2018-onwards), so the body structure is the same and door handle fitment should be compatible across those years. As always, confirm NS/OS and front/rear with the breaker and have them check against your registration to be certain before any part is dispatched.

Colour does not affect fitment — a door handle from any colour Leaf of the correct generation and side will physically fit your car regardless of the original paint. Handles can be resprayed or wrapped to match your vehicle's colour, so treat colour as a cosmetic consideration rather than a fitment one. Focus your search on getting the right generation (first-gen 2011–2017 or second-gen 2018-onwards), the correct side (NS or OS), and the correct door position (front or rear).