2025 Nissan Kicks Body Control Module Recall (24V969)

Recall 24V969 at a glance

What is wrong with the 2025 Nissan Kicks in recall 24V969?

The "Shift-to-Park" warning may not activate as intended when the vehicle is shut off and still in a gear other than "Park." As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Kicks vehicles. The "Shift-to-Park" warning may not activate as intended when the vehicle is shut off and still in a gear other than "Park." As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."

Is it safe to drive a 2025 Kicks with recall 24V969?

NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: When the vehicle is not in "Park" and the ignition is shut off, the vehicle could move unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a vehicle rollaway and crash.

NHTSA describes the risk this way: When the vehicle is not in "Park" and the ignition is shut off, the vehicle could move unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a vehicle rollaway and crash.

There is no do-not-drive order on this campaign. If your Kicks shows warning lights or behaves differently in a way that involves the body control module and bcm, have it checked before driving further.

Which vehicles are included in recall 24V969?

Recall 24V969 covers 89 vehicles: 2025 Nissan Kicks.

NHTSA lists 89 vehicles in this campaign, built June 24, 2024 to November 29, 2024. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.

What is the fix for the Kicks body control module recall?

Yes. Dealers will reconfigure the body control module (BCM) to activate the "Shift-to-Park" warning, free of charge.

Dealers will reconfigure the body control module (BCM) to activate the "Shift-to-Park" warning, free of charge. Some owner notification letters were mailed January 29, 2025. The remaining owner notification letters will be mailed at a future date, anticipated, May 7, 2025. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PMA42.

When was recall 24V969 announced?

Nissan North America, Inc. reported recall 24V969 to NHTSA on December 23, 2024. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as January 29, 2025.

This recall was filed 21 months ago, and vehicles were built over a span of 158 days. If your Kicks was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.

How do I check if my Kicks is part of recall 24V969?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 24V969 is open on your Kicks, it will be listed there.

Look up your VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls. If 24V969000 is open on your Kicks, it will be listed there, along with Nissan recall number PMA42. You can also ask any Nissan dealer to run the VIN. The VIN is printed on your registration and visible through the lower driver-side windshield.

What should Kicks owners do about recall 24V969?

Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 24V969000 applies to your Kicks.
2. Book the recall appointment with any authorized Nissan dealer. Ask up front whether parts are available and how long the vehicle will be there.
3. Keep a copy of every repair order. Check that each one lists your complaint, the mileage, and the dates in and out.
4. Keep a simple log of any body control module and bcm symptoms with dates and mileage. Video of a warning light or the problem happening is strong evidence.
5. Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
6. If the recall repair does not fix it, or the vehicle keeps going back for the same issue, talk to a lemon law attorney.

What are Kicks owners reporting to NHTSA?

Owners have filed 38 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 5 of them about the electrical system.

NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 38 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 5 of them involve the electrical system. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.

• 2025 Nissan Kicks: 38 complaints in total, 5 about the electrical system

Here is what some owners told NHTSA, in their own words (excerpts, unverified):

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.

2025 Nissan Kicks owner, WI, NHTSA complaint 11767902, filed September 29, 2026

Can recall 24V969 make my Kicks a lemon in California?

Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.

A recall by itself does not make a car a lemon. Under California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, what matters is whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs the vehicle's use, value or safety, and whether the manufacturer or its dealers fixed it within a reasonable number of attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).

Electrical faults are hard to diagnose, so dealers often try several fixes before one works, if one works at all. That pattern of repeat visits for the same body control module and bcm problem is common in lemon law claims.

A remedy is available. Many vehicles are fixed on the first try. If the problem returns after the recall repair, or the 2025 Nissan Kicks has needed other repairs for the same defect, those visits count toward a lemon law claim.

For the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the Kicks went in two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for the same defect, or spent more than 30 days in the shop (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Direct notice to the manufacturer is required for some of these. The presumption is a shortcut, not the only path to a claim.

An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.

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