2025 Nissan Murano Brake Caliper Recall (25V173)
Nissan North America, Inc. · 1,430 vehicles · Reported March 19, 2025
Nissan North America, Inc. is recalling 1,430 2025 Infiniti QX60; 2025 Nissan Murano; 2025 Nissan Pathfinder vehicles. One or both front brake caliper assemblies may have reduced strength and could break. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems." A broken front brake caliper can cause a loss of front brake function, increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 25V173 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 25V173000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | PD137, PD138 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | March 19, 2025 |
| Manufacturer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Vehicles | 2025 Infiniti QX60; 2025 Nissan Murano; 2025 Nissan Pathfinder |
| Units affected | 1,430 |
| Build dates | January 27, 2025 to January 30, 2025 |
| Component | Service Brakes, Hydraulic > Foundation Components > Disc > Caliper |
| Safety risk | A broken front brake caliper can cause a loss of front brake function, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2025 Nissan Murano in recall 25V173?
One or both front brake caliper assemblies may have reduced strength and could break.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Murano, Pathfinder, and INFINITI QX60 vehicles. One or both front brake caliper assemblies may have reduced strength and could break. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Is it safe to drive a 2025 Murano with recall 25V173?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: A broken front brake caliper can cause a loss of front brake function, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: A broken front brake caliper can cause a loss of front brake function, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA has not issued a do-not-drive or park-outside warning for this recall. Still, get the repair done as soon as it is available, and stop driving if you notice symptoms related to the caliper.
Which vehicles are included in recall 25V173?
Recall 25V173 covers 1,430 vehicles: 2025 Infiniti QX60; 2025 Nissan Murano; 2025 Nissan Pathfinder.
NHTSA lists 1,430 vehicles in this campaign, built January 27, 2025 to January 30, 2025. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Infiniti | QX60 |
| 2025 | Nissan | Murano |
| 2025 | Nissan | Pathfinder |
What is the fix for the Murano brake caliper recall?
Yes. Dealers will inspect and replace the front brake caliper assemblies as necessary, free of charge.
Dealers will inspect and replace the front brake caliper assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 9, 2025. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261 or INFINITI's customer service at 1-800-662-6200. Nissan's numbers for this recall are PD137 and PD138.
Manufacturer recall number: PD137, PD138.
When was recall 25V173 announced?
Nissan North America, Inc. reported recall 25V173 to NHTSA on March 19, 2025. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as May 9, 2025.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| January 27, 2025 | First affected vehicle built (per Nissan North America, Inc.'s filing). |
| January 30, 2025 | Last affected vehicle built. |
| March 19, 2025 | Nissan North America, Inc. filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 25V173000. |
| May 9, 2025 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 18 months ago, and vehicles were built over a span of 3 days. If your Murano was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my Murano is part of recall 25V173?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 25V173 is open on your Murano, it will be listed there.
Look up your VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls. If 25V173000 is open on your Murano, it will be listed there, along with Nissan recall number PD137, PD138. 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 Murano owners do about recall 25V173?
Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.
- Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 25V173000 applies to your Murano.
- Book the recall appointment with any authorized Nissan dealer. Ask up front whether parts are available and how long the vehicle will be there.
- Get a repair order for every visit, even if the dealer only inspects the vehicle. Read it before you leave and make sure your complaint is written the way you described it.
- Keep a simple log of any caliper symptoms with dates and mileage. Video of a warning light or the problem happening is strong evidence.
- Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
- 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 Murano owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 90 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 14 of them about the brakes.
Since recall 25V173 was reported on March 19, 2025, owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA about the brakes on these vehicles. 1 of them (7%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt.
How we counted: we matched NHTSA owner complaints for the model years in this recall that list the brakes and were received on or after March 19, 2025, then flagged narratives that describe a repeat failure or a problem returning after a dealer repair, recall service or software update. Data from NHTSA, accessed October 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified owner reports and may involve a related brakes issue rather than this exact defect; automated text matching can miss or misread some reports.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 90 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 14 of them involve the brakes. 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 Pathfinder: 51 complaints in total, 9 about the brakes
- 2025 Nissan Murano: 22 complaints in total, 2 about the brakes
- 2025 Infiniti QX60: 17 complaints in total, 3 about the brakes
Examples of what owners have reported to NHTSA (unverified excerpts):
On Saturday, 3/22/25-vehicle lease start date for the 2025 QX60-lease from Sanford Infiniti On Saturday, 4/5/25- brought the vehicle back to Sanford Infiniti due to noise coming from the engine. According to their written paperwork, “The issue is currently under engineering review and the temporary fix is to disable the ANC (Active noise cancellation).
2025 Infiniti QX60 owner, FL, NHTSA complaint 11672917, filed July 11, 2025
Defective rear brakes & rear rotors at less then 22,000 miles on a 2025 QX60 almost causing major accident. Rotors warped & pads worn down to 1mm/2mm. Defective OEM parts used by Infiniti, refusal to cover under vehicle warranty.
2025 Infiniti QX60 owner, NJ, NHTSA complaint 11740699, filed May 28, 2026
On 03/25/2025, at 7:20 a.m., my wife, on the way to drop off the kids at school, called me and said a light came on the dash and the car was stalled on the railroad track, and a train was coming. I could hear the train whistle blowing.
2025 Nissan Pathfinder owner, TX, NHTSA complaint 11650470, filed March 25, 2025
Can recall 25V173 make my Murano 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.
Recall 25V173000 does not automatically make your Murano a lemon. California's Song-Beverly Act asks two questions: does a warranty defect substantially impair the vehicle's use, value or safety, and did the manufacturer fail to fix it in a reasonable number of tries (Civ. Code 1793.2(d))?
Brake defects are safety defects. California's lemon law presumption can apply after two repair attempts for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, when the manufacturer has been notified directly.
The recall repair is available at dealers. If it works, great. If the same symptom comes back, the recall visit is one repair attempt and the next visit is another.
Civil Code 1793.22(b) sets out a presumption that applies in the first 18 months or 18,000 miles: two or more repair attempts for a defect likely to cause death or serious bodily injury, four or more attempts for the same defect, or more than 30 total days out of service for repairs. Written notice to the manufacturer is required in some cases. Owners outside that window can still have 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.
In our cases, a recall repair visit counts as a repair attempt, and it's strongest when the owner complained about the problem before the recall came out. A recall shows the defect is real and that enough owners reported it for the manufacturer to issue a fix.
The biggest mistake I see is waiting too long. The mileage offset starts at your first repair visit for the problem, so the sooner you take it in, the better. If the problem comes and goes, take it in when it happens. You can't go back to that date later.
If you get a recall notice, call a lemon law attorney right away. You may have taken the car in for the same problem before and forgotten, or there may be other recalls related to it.
Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320), Founder and Managing Attorney. Quotes lightly edited for clarity. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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Frequently asked questions about recall 25V173
Did the recall 25V173 fix work?
Since recall 25V173 was reported on March 19, 2025, owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA about the brakes on these vehicles. 1 of them (7%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt. If your vehicle still has the problem after the recall repair, go back to the dealer, get a repair order, and talk to a lemon law attorney.
When will owners be notified?
According to NHTSA, owner notification letters were or are scheduled to be mailed May 9, 2025.
Is the 25V173000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
How do I know if my Murano is part of recall 25V173000?
Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or call a dealer. The VIN is on your registration, insurance card and the lower corner of the windshield.
Does a recall mean my car is a lemon?
Not on its own. A lemon law claim depends on whether a covered defect keeps coming back or keeps the vehicle out of service. A recall repair that fails, or repeat visits for the same problem, can support a claim.
Does the recall fixing my car mean I have no case?
Not necessarily. Even if the recall repair fixed it, you may still have a case, and a car that's a year or more old can still qualify.
Do used cars qualify for California lemon law?
We take certified pre-owned, demo and dealer vehicles. Since the California Supreme Court's Rodriguez decision in 2024, ordinary used cars generally do not qualify.
How long does a recall lemon law case take?
Recall-related cases typically resolve in one to three months from your first call. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
What does a lemon law attorney cost?
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.
Sources
- NHTSA recall record 25V173000 (recall report and owner letters are posted there)
- NHTSA complaints and recalls data, accessed October 1, 2026
- California Civil Code 1793.2 and 1793.22
Attorney advertising. America’s Lemon Lawyer is a trade name of Wynn Law Group, APC. Responsible attorney: Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320). This page is general information, not legal advice. America’s Lemon Lawyer is not affiliated with NHTSA or Infiniti, Nissan. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.