2025 Nissan Kicks: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2025 Nissan Kicks: 4 recalls, 39 owner complaints and up to 31 mpg combined.
Recalls
4 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Electrical Vehicle recall #24V969000 · 2024 · 89 vehicles
What's wrong: 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."
Why it matters: 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.
The 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.
Equipment Vehicle recall #25V188000 · 2025 · 37,003 vehicles
What's wrong: 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…
Why it matters: 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.
The 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.
Backup camera Vehicle recall #25V324000 · 2025 · 79,755 vehicles
What's wrong: 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."
Why it matters: 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.
The fix: Dealers will update the software on the vehicleâs center information display, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 10, 2025. The manufacturer numbers for this recall are pd152 and pma48.
Electrical Vehicle recall #26V331000 · 2026 · 51,598 vehicles
What's wrong: 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."
Why it matters: 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.
The fix: Dealers will resume the software reprogramming of the combination meter software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 6, 2026.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 1 mention a fire, 1 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Other / unknown (7): the most common themes are fire / smoke (2).
- Visibility/Wiper (6): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Electrical (6): the most common themes are electrical failure (3), stalls / loses power (2).
- Transmission & drivetrain (5): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
The 2025 Nissan Kicks has 39 owner complaints, ranking #5 of 9 Kicks model years for complaints (about average; the typical year has 58). Complaints peaked in 2026 (22 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 0 years old, at a median of 8,479 miles. Neighboring years: 2024 (37 complaints, 1 recalls), 2026 (8 complaints, 3 recalls).
Engines & fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 28 | 35 | 31 | Regular |
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FAQ
Does the 2025 Nissan Kicks have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 vehicle recalls for the 2025 Nissan Kicks. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2025 Nissan Kicks problems?
Owners have filed 39 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are other / unknown (7), visibility/wiper (6), electrical (6).
What gas mileage does the 2025 Nissan Kicks get?
EPA ratings run up to 31 mpg combined (2.0 L, Automatic (variable gear ratios)), across 1 engine and transmission combos.
Where can I get a 2025 Nissan Kicks repair manual?
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