Nissan 2026 Kicks and Sentra Recall Over Seat Frame Issue
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Nissan North America is recalling certain 2026 Kicks and Sentra vehicles due to insufficient welding on front seat frames, which could lead to seats becoming loose and increasing injury risk in crashes.
What this NHTSA vehicle recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by NHTSA on April 9, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Vehicle Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
Nissan North America, Inc. is recalling certain 2026 Kicks and Sentra vehicles because the hook bracket of the front seat frames may be insufficiently welded, causing the seats to become loose. This issue results in the vehicles failing to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 207 and 210.
Which Products Are Affected
The affected products are certain 2026 Nissan Kicks and 2026 Nissan Sentra vehicles. A total of 30 units are potentially affected. No specific model numbers, UPCs, or regional limitations are provided in the source data.
What You Should Do
Consumers should wait for owner notification letters expected to be mailed on May 1, 2026. Dealers will replace the front seat assemblies free of charge. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261, and Nissan's recall number is PMA64. Vehicle Identification Numbers involved are searchable on NHTSA.gov as of March 13, 2026.
Why This Matters
A loose seat may not restrain occupants as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash, which highlights potential safety concerns in vehicle seating systems.
Source
This information is from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). For more details, visit the NHTSA website at https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V145000 and attribute to NHTSA.
Original source: NHTSA Official Notice ↗
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