The most common causes of P3131 include: Battery management system (BMS) malfunction; High voltage battery cell imbalance; Battery temperature sensor fault; High voltage contactor failure. A professional OBD-II scan tool is recommended for accurate diagnosis.

How do I fix P3131 for Nissan LEAF?

Recommended steps to address P3131: (1) Stop driving immediately and park in a safe location (2) Do not attempt to restart the vehicle (3) Contact roadside assistance or authorized dealer (4) Have the vehicle towed to an authorized service center. Always consult a qualified EV technician for high-voltage system repairs.

Is it safe to drive with P3131?

No. P3131 is a critical fault code indicating an immediate safety risk. Stop driving as soon as safely possible and contact roadside assistance or an authorized service center.

Nissan LEAF

P3131

Critical

EV System Shutoff Error

Severity

Critical

What does P3131 mean?

Fault code P3131 means "EV System Shutoff Error". This is a Nissan-specific EV diagnostic trouble code for the Nissan EV platform. It is classified as "battery" with a severity level of "critical". Applicable models: Nissan LEAF (2010+), Nissan LEAF e+ (2019+).

Possible Causes

Battery management system (BMS) malfunction
High voltage battery cell imbalance
Battery temperature sensor fault
High voltage contactor failure

Recommended Actions

1 Stop driving immediately and park in a safe location
2 Do not attempt to restart the vehicle
3 Contact roadside assistance or authorized dealer
4 Have the vehicle towed to an authorized service center

This is a critical fault code. Pull over safely and seek immediate professional assistance.

This code applies to all vehicles. View generic P3131 information →