Nissan is initiating a recall involving over 51,000 Kicks SUVs due to a software issue that might cause the dashboard display to either partially or entirely fail. This could hinder drivers from accessing vital information about their vehicle.
The recall targets 51,598 model year 2025-2026 Nissan Kicks produced between June 24, 2024, and January 9, 2026, as noted in filings with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
According to Nissan, a logic error in the vehicle’s instrument cluster could lead to a communication breakdown among electronic controllers during initial startup, resulting in the display showing only a fragment of the image, a blue screen, or going completely blank.
This malfunction may stop essential warning lights and safety information from showing up on the dashboard, which presents a risk of not meeting Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 101, a regulation that oversees vehicle controls and displays.
Nissan explained that if the combination meter fails to show important safety notifications, it increases the chances of unsafe driving behaviors, which could, in turn, heighten the risk of accidents.
The automaker has recorded seven technical reports and 205 warranty claims linked to this issue between October 2024 and April 2026. However, they currently report no known accidents or injuries associated with this defect.
The issue first became apparent when Nissan received a report about a 2025 Kicks whose display screen went blank during startup. Although technicians couldn’t reproduce the issue initially, they found diagnostic trouble codes tied to the instrument cluster and communication systems stored in the vehicle.
In the ensuing months, Nissan and their supplier Continental looked into more reports of sporadic blank or blue screens. Eventually, engineers attributed the problem to a faulty integrated circuit that can disrupt communications within the instrument cluster, causing the display to fail.
The recall impacts one of Nissan’s new models in the U.S. and adds to the company’s ongoing struggles with software-related defects, which have been increasingly common in vehicle recalls.
To remedy the situation, dealers will update the combination meter software free of charge. Repair times are estimated to be around 30 minutes.
Notifications to dealers are scheduled to begin on May 22, while letters to vehicle owners will start going out on July 1. Owners can reach out to Nissan Customer Service at 800-647-7261, citing recall number PMA66.
Nissan has been contacted for further comments regarding the situation.
