Nissan Kicks Recall Issued for Instrument Cluster Display Issue

Source: NHTSA · United States

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Nissan is recalling 51,598 model year 2025-2026 Kicks vehicles due to a software error that may cause the combination meter display to go blank.

What this NHTSA vehicle recall tells you, and what most readers miss

This notice was issued by NHTSA on June 8, 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 2025-2026 Kicks vehicles because a software error in the combination meter may cause the screen display to go partially or fully blank. These vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."

Which Products Are Affected

The recall covers certain 2025-2026 Nissan Kicks vehicles, with a total of 51,598 units affected. The NHTSA Campaign Number is 26V331000 and Nissan's recall number is PMA66.

What You Should Do

Dealers will update the combination meter software free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 1, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 22, 2026.

Why This 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.

Source

NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V331000 | https://www.nhtsa.gov

Original source: NHTSA Official Notice ↗

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this NHTSA vehicle recall.

What is this NHTSA vehicle recall about?
Nissan is recalling 51,598 model year 2025-2026 Kicks vehicles due to a software error that may cause the combination meter display to go blank.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by NHTSA. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
What area is affected?
This alert affects United States. Check with NHTSA for the most current geographic scope.
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