general problems of the 2025 Nissan Kicks

Was driving at low speed after entering a parking lot and the engine quit. When I attempted to restart the starter would not engage. The power widows still functioned. A subsequent check of the battery indicated it is fully charged. Had this occurred at highway speed it could have been dangerous situation since the power brakes and power steering were not functional.

On August 5, 2026, an authorized Nissan dealer performed safety recall pma66 / NHTSA 26v-331 on my 2025 Nissan Kicks sr. The vehicle’s combination meter/instrument cluster had been functioning normally before the recall. During the recall software update, the programming failed and the original combination meter became unrecoverable. After consultation with Nissan techline, Nissan authorized replacement of the combination meter. The replacement meter was installed and the vehicle was returned on August 11, 2026. Immediately afterward, several new problems were discovered that did not exist before the recall repair: vehicle speed is displayed in km/h instead of mph even though u. S. /miles units are selected; the tpms/tire-pressure information screen is missing; the lane-assistance/driver-assistance information screen is missing; and traffic sign recognition no longer displays detected speed-limit signs. Additional affected functions may not yet have been identified. These conditions were reported to the dealer and Nissan consumer affairs. Nissan consumer affairs advised on August 21 that the recall/remedy is under review, that there is currently no approved repair procedure and no estimated timeline, and that it could neither confirm nor deny whether the vehicle is safe to drive. The vehicle is available for inspection. No crash, fire, injury, or death has occurred. I am reporting this because a safety-recall repair failed, the Nissan-authorized replacement introduced new incorrect or missing safety-related display functions, and Nissan currently has no approved procedure to restore the vehicle.

The contact owns a 2025 Nissan Kicks. The contact stated that she had remotely started the vehicle, preparing to drive her children to school. The contact stated that one child had forgotten a school item inside the home. The contact exited the vehicle with the key fob and had left the vehicle turned on. The contact stated that the parking brake was not engaged. The contact stated that as she returned to the vehicle, she saw that the vehicle was rolling down the slight grade of the driveway by the tail end. The contact estimated the speed at approximately 10 mph. The contact stated that her children were strapped into the rear passenger seats by the seat belts. The contact stated that the vehicle rolled across the road and into a neighbor's yard and crashed into a tree. The vehicle had damage to the passenger side bumper and the passenger side taillights. The bumper had a large dent, and the passenger side light assembly was shattered. The contact stated that the children were not injured. The contact had the vehicle towed to a local dealer. The dealer had not diagnosed the vehicle and had the vehicle taken to a collision repair center. The vehicle was not repaired due to parts being on back order. The contact researched online and related the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 24v969000 (electrical system). The contact had discussed the recall with the dealer and the manufacturer and was advised that her VIN was not part of the recall selection. The failure mileage was approximately 50.

The contact owns a 2025 Nissan Kicks. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 25v324000 (back over prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the rearview camera displayed a black screen. In addition, the instrument panel was black. The failure obstructed the driver's visibility, preventing the driver from safely operating the vehicle. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The regional specialist for Nissan reached out to the contact and informed the contact that the part was not yet available. The contact was advised to call local dealers for an availability to perform the recall repair. The failure mileage was approximately 8,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

January 15, 2025 (~1,000 miles): infotainment system was black at startup. Vehicle was beeping and flashing warning/service lights. System would not shut off. This occurred three times within the first week. I contacted the selling dealer for guidance. No documentation was provided for that initial report. • I was unable to bring the vehicle in immediately due to a family medical emergency but continued reporting the issue. • prior to February 7, 2025: I contacted deery Nissan regarding the ongoing infotainment malfunction and water leaking through the rear hatch during a car wash. • February 7, 2025 (2,230 miles): rear hatch seal replaced. Electrical repairs performed on infotainment system. • March 24–28, 2025: infotainment malfunction reported again. Diagnostics and software check performed. • September 2025: front bumper paint peeling. Repainted at local repair shop. Paint also peeling from steering wheel Nissan emblem. • January 16, 2026: infotainment malfunction reported again. • January 20, 2026: dealer unable to duplicate. • January 27, 2026: both screens malfunctioning. I recorded video and sent to dealership. • February 4, 2026: vehicle inspected again. Dealer stated unable to duplicate. • February 11, 2026: additional video sent, including VIN visible. I also brought vehicle in so dealership could record the malfunction themselves. • February 20, 2026: still no resolution. I have an appointment to speak to the dtsm from Nissan. Paint peeled on my front bumper and Nissan logo on my steering wheel.