Every 2025 Nissan Kicks recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Electrical System · NHTSA 26V331000
May 21, 2026Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel
- Problem
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Kicks vehicles. A software error in the combination meter may cause the screen display to go partially or fully blank. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."
- Risk
- A partial or blank screen display will not show critical safety information such as vehicle speed and warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will resume the software reprogramming of the combination meter software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 6, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261. Nissan's number for this recall is PMA66. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 22, 2026.
Full recall details for 26V331000 →Back Over Prevention · NHTSA 25V324000
Jun 4, 2025Back Over Prevention:Software
- Problem
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Frontier and Kicks vehicles. The center information display unit may display a blank screen when shifted into reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
- Risk
- A rearview image that does not display can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will update the software on the vehicle’s center information display, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 10, 2025. The manufacturer numbers for this recall are PD152 and PMA48.
Full recall details for 25V324000 →Equipment · NHTSA 25V188000
Apr 18, 2025Equipment:Other:Labels
- Problem
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Kicks vehicles. The certification label may have been printed with the incorrect Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) values, which can result in the vehicle being overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification." Additionally, certain 2025 Nissan Kicks SR trim level vehicles equipped with an optional 19-inch wheel package may have a certification label that states an incorrect wheel size. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
- Risk
- An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash. Vehicles with incorrect wheel and tire information may lead to tires that are inflated improperly, which can also increase the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will install new labels, free of charge. Additionally, dealers will mail replacement labels to owners. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2025. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261. Nissan's numbers for this recall are PD136 and PMA47.
Full recall details for 25V188000 →Electrical System · NHTSA 24V969000
Dec 23, 2024Electrical System:Body Control Module/Bcm
- Problem
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Kicks vehicles. The "Shift-to-Park" warning may not activate as intended when the vehicle is shut off and still in a gear other than "Park." As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."
- Risk
- When the vehicle is not in "Park" and the ignition is shut off, the vehicle could move unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a vehicle rollaway and crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will reconfigure the body control module (BCM) to activate the "Shift-to-Park" warning, free of charge. Some owner notification letters were mailed January 29, 2025. The remaining owner notification letters will be mailed at a future date, anticipated, May 7, 2025. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PMA42.
Full recall details for 24V969000 →
2025 Nissan Kicks complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 39 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Nissan Kicks, reporting 2 crashes, 1 fires, 1 injuries. Nissan has issued at least 15 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Unknown Or Other7
- Electrical System6
- Visibility/Wiper6
- Power Train5
- Steering5
- Back Over Prevention4
Service bulletins by component
- Structure (8)
- Engine (5)
- Fuel/Propulsion System (2)
Read Nissan Kicks owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 39 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Nissan Kicks. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Fire
“My family and I departed the dealership around 7:27 PM with our 2025 Nissan Kicks that only had 4,500 miles on it. My step son and I were driving the new car home. We got maybe a mile from our house and I heard a small pop and started smelling gas really bad.”
2025 NISSAN KICKSJul 18, 2026 · NC
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11751256
Crash
“The contact owns a 2025 Nissan Kicks. The contact stated that she had remotely started the vehicle, preparing to drive her children to school. The contact stated that one child had forgotten a school item inside the home.”
2025 NISSAN KICKSJan 12, 2026
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11710474
Injury reportedCrash
“I was stopped at a red light waiting for the light to turn green. It turned green and I slowly went out and a car went through a red light hit my front left car. The guy was going at at least 30 to 40 miles and not one airbag went off.”
2025 NISSAN KICKSDec 14, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11704977
“The center high-mounted brake light flashes/pulses approximately three times before becoming a steady light. this is not a single momentary flicker.”
2025 NISSAN KICKSOct 3, 2026 · OH
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11768716
“Was driving at low speed after entering a parking lot and the engine quit. When I attempted to restart the starter would not engage. The power widows still functioned. A subsequent check of the battery indicated it is fully charged.”
2025 NISSAN KICKSSep 29, 2026 · WI
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11767902
Check your Kicks by VIN
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