Overview
- Nissan filed an NHTSA recall covering about 51,598 model year 2025–2026 Kicks, a step publicized in media reports on June 2–3.
- The vehicles were built between June 24, 2024 and Jan. 9, 2026 and can show a partial image, a blue screen, or a blank instrument cluster at startup.
- Engineers at Nissan and supplier Continental traced the problem to an integrated‑circuit communication malfunction triggered by a software logic error in the combination meter.
- The malfunction can prevent warning lights and indicators from appearing on the dash and thus puts affected cars out of compliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 101, though Nissan says it knows of no crashes or injuries linked to the defect.
- Dealers will apply a free combination‑meter software update that takes about 30 minutes, dealer notices began May 22, owner letters will mail starting July 1, and owners can check VINs on NHTSA using recall ID PMA66 or call Nissan at 800‑647‑7261.