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US recalls (3)
Latches/locks/linkages: doors, latch
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Altima, Sentra, 2025-2026 Frontier, and 2026 Kicks vehicles. The door strikers may have been improperly welded and break, allowing the door to open while moving. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."
Risk and remedy
Risk: A door that opens unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion increases the risk of injury or a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the door strikers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 17, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261. Nissan's numbers for this recall are PD185 and PMA61. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 28, 2026.
Engine and engine cooling: engine, engine control module (ecu/ecm)
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Nissan Frontier vehicles. Due to a software logic error, the daytime running lights may dim unexpectedly when the idle start-stop feature cycles the engine from off to on. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk and remedy
Risk: Daytime running lights that dim unexpectedly may cause confusion to other vehicles or pedestrians, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the engine control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 17, 2025. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261. Nissan's number for this recall is R25C3.
Back over prevention: software
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 and remedy
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.
Remedy: 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.
Canadian recalls (2)
Show 2 Canadian recalls
Lights and instruments
2025-08-07 · campaign 2025-407 · 400 vehicles
Issue:
Under certain conditions, a software problem could cause the daytime running lamps (DRLs) to briefly dim during idle stop-start. As a result, the lamps may not meet the requirements of Canadian regulations.
Safety Risk:
Daytime running lamps that dim could create a distraction and cause confusion for others. This could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Nissan will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the engine control module software.
Visual system
2025-05-15 · campaign 2025-264
Issue:
On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to display when the transmission is shifted into reverse.
Safety Risk:
A rearview camera image that doesn't display could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Nissan will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the centre information display software.
Owner complaints (9)
Owners filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Nissan Frontier. Among 29 model years of this model, it ranks #29 for the most complaints (median 64).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Wheels | 2 | |
| Steering | 2 | |
| Service brakes | 2 | |
| Unknown or other | 2 | |
| Power train | 2 | |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | |
| Back over prevention | 1 | |
| Suspension | 1 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2025 Nissan Frontier.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2025 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab PU/CC RWD | 4★ | 3★ | 5★ | 3★ |
| 2025 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab PU/CC 4WD | 4★ | 3★ | 5★ | 3★ |
| 2025 Nissan Frontier King Cab PU/EC RWD | – | – | – | 3★ |
| 2025 Nissan Frontier King Cab PU/EC 4WD | – | – | – | 3★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2025 Nissan Frontier version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Frontier 2WD 3.8 L Automatic (S9) | 19 | 24 | 21 | $3,200 |
| Frontier 4WD 3.8 L Automatic (S9) | 17 | 21 | 19 | $3,550 |
| Frontier 4WD PRO4X 3.8 L Automatic (S9) | 16 | 20 | 18 | $3,700 |
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Recalls updated 2026-10-30.