2025 Nissan Kicks recalls and problems

The 2025 Nissan Kicks has 4 safety recalls and 43 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Nissan dealer.

Recalls
4
Complaints
43
Crashes / fires
2 / 1
Injuries / deaths
1 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2025 Nissan Kicks vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2025 Nissan Kicks recalls

Recall 26V-331: Electrical System

Reported May 21, 2026 · 51,598 vehicles affected · Nissan North America, Inc.

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.

Recall 25V-324: Back Over Prevention

Reported Jun 4, 2025 · 79,755 vehicles affected · Nissan North America, Inc.

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.

Recall 25V-188: Equipment

Reported Apr 17, 2025 · 37,003 vehicles affected · Nissan North America, Inc.

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.

Recall 24V-969: Electrical System

Reported Dec 23, 2024 · 89 vehicles affected · Nissan North America, Inc.

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.

2025 Nissan Kicks problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Unknown or Other9
Visibility/Wiper7
Electrical System7
Power Train5
Steering5
Structure4
Back Over Prevention4
Wheels3
Suspension2
Fuel/Propulsion System2
Exterior Lighting2
Lane Departure2

Most reported parts

  • Structure › Body — 4
  • Wheels › Hubcap/Cover — 1
  • Wheels › Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs — 1
  • Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel — 1
  • Lane Departure › Blind Spot Detection — 1
  • Lane Departure › Warning — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 8,958 miles (median of owner reports).

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Recent 2025 Nissan Kicks complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Electrical System · at 40,000 miles · reported Nov 3, 2026
The contact owns a 2025 Nissan Kicks. The contact stated that while entering the vehicle, there was a loud continuous beeping sound coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that the instrument panel displayed a blank screen and that the sensors were inoperable. The contact stated that several messages were displayed. The vehicle was taken to a service center, where the failure was confirmed. The contact was informed that the failure was associated with a known recall. The dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure by telephone. The contact was referred to the NHTSA…
Visibility/Wiper · reported Oct 21, 2026
On the morning of October 19 at approximately 6:16 AM, I was driving the vehicle to my sister's home roughly 15 miles away. About 5 miles into the journey, without any other vehicles around or any external impact, I heard a loud boom. Upon pulling over to inspect the car, I discovered that the rear windshield had spontaneously shattered and exploded, held in place entirely by the window tint. Based on the environmental conditions and vehicle operation at the time, I believe this failure was caused by thermal stress. The outside temperature was 52 degrees, and I had the rear defroster…
Unknown or Other · reported Oct 20, 2026
The stereo randomly spikes to 100 and says alarm interrupt. It gets VERY loud and is very startling which is scary when driving. It has almost caused a wreck multiple times.
Fuel/Propulsion System · reported Oct 13, 2026
After a refuel, I noticed the gas was being auto stopped before what I know to be full based on length of time pumping and cost. After driving several days the gas meter did not lose notches despite the mileage showing a decrease in available miles. I am concerned I will be driving and run out of gas at a dangerous time due to not being able to read an accurate fuel level. I took the vehicle to Orr Nissan west in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma where they confirmed the discrepancy and they stated this is an issue they have being seeing nationwide.
Exterior Lighting · reported Oct 3, 2026
The center high-mounted brake light flashes/pulses approximately three times before becoming a steady light. this is not a single momentary flicker. The light intentionally flashes/pules approximately three times at the initial application of the brakes and then changes to a steady-burning condition. The vehicle was purchased from a Nissan/Wyler dealership on October 28, 2024. I am concerned that the initial flashing/pulsing operation of the required center high-mounted stop lamp may not comply with the steady-burning requirements applicable to stop lamps under Federal Motor Vehicle Safety…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2025 Nissan Kicks have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2025 Nissan Kicks: 26V-331 (electrical system), 25V-324 (back over prevention), 25V-188 (equipment), 24V-969 (electrical system). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2025 Nissan Kicks?

Owners report unknown or other problems most often (9 reports), followed by visibility/wiper (7). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 8,958 miles.

Are Nissan recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Nissan dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.