2025 Nissan Frontier Backup Camera Software Recall (25V324)
Nissan North America, Inc. · 79,755 vehicles · Reported June 4, 2025
Nissan North America, Inc. is recalling 79,755 2025 Nissan Frontier; 2025 Nissan 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." 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. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 25V324 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 25V324000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | PD152, PD153, PMA48 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | June 4, 2025 |
| Manufacturer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Vehicles | 2025 Nissan Frontier; 2025 Nissan Kicks |
| Units affected | 79,755 |
| Build dates | August 8, 2024 to April 2, 2025 |
| Component | Back Over Prevention > Software |
| Safety 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. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2025 Nissan Frontier in recall 25V324?
The center information display unit may display a blank screen when shifted into reverse.
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."
Is it safe to drive a 2025 Frontier with recall 25V324?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: 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.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: 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.
There is no do-not-drive order on this campaign. If your Frontier shows warning lights or behaves differently in a way that involves the software, have it checked before driving further.
Which vehicles are included in recall 25V324?
Recall 25V324 covers 79,755 vehicles: 2025 Nissan Frontier; 2025 Nissan Kicks.
NHTSA lists 79,755 vehicles in this campaign, built August 8, 2024 to April 2, 2025. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Nissan | Frontier |
| 2025 | Nissan | Kicks |
What is the fix for the Frontier backup camera software recall?
Yes. Dealers will update the software on the vehicleâs center information display, free of charge.
Dealers will update the software on the vehicleâs center information display, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 10, 2025. The manufacturer numbers for this recall are PD152 and PMA48.
Manufacturer recall number: PD152, PD153, PMA48.
When was recall 25V324 announced?
Nissan North America, Inc. reported recall 25V324 to NHTSA on June 4, 2025. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as July 10, 2025.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| August 8, 2024 | First affected vehicle built (per Nissan North America, Inc.'s filing). |
| April 2, 2025 | Last affected vehicle built. |
| June 4, 2025 | Nissan North America, Inc. filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 25V324000. |
| July 10, 2025 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 16 months ago, and vehicles were built over a span of 237 days. If your Frontier was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my Frontier is part of recall 25V324?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 25V324 is open on your Frontier, it will be listed there.
The fastest check is NHTSA’s VIN lookup. Type in the 17 characters from your registration or insurance card. Because only some 2025 Frontier vehicles are included, the VIN check is the only reliable way to know. A brand-new recall may take several days to show up.
What should Frontier owners do about recall 25V324?
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 25V324000 applies to your Frontier.
- Book the recall appointment with any authorized Nissan dealer. Ask up front whether parts are available and how long the vehicle will be there.
- Keep a copy of every repair order. Check that each one lists your complaint, the mileage, and the dates in and out.
- Keep a simple log of any software 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 problem comes back after the repair, return to the dealer and contact a lemon law attorney.
What are Frontier owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 46 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 5 of them about the rearview camera.
Since recall 25V324 was reported on June 4, 2025, owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the rearview camera on these vehicles. 0 of them (0%) 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 rearview camera and were received on or after June 4, 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 rearview camera issue rather than this exact defect; automated text matching can miss or misread some reports.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 46 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 5 of them involve the rearview camera. 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, 4 about the rearview camera
- 2025 Nissan Frontier: 8 complaints in total, 1 about the rearview camera
A few excerpts from owner complaints filed with NHTSA (unverified, lightly trimmed):
The contact owns a 2025 Nissan Frontier. The contact stated that while reversing, the rear-view camera image was blank. The failure reoccurred twice. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer.
2025 Nissan Frontier owner, FL, NHTSA complaint 11729869, filed April 8, 2026
The contact owns a 2025 Nissan Kicks. The contact stated while reversing, the back over prevention display screen failed to function as intended. The contact stated that the back over prevention screen displayed a black screen.
2025 Nissan Kicks owner, GA, NHTSA complaint 11665854, filed June 9, 2025
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 local dealer was contacted but failed to return the call to schedule an appointment for the recall repair.
2025 Nissan Kicks owner, WI, NHTSA complaint 11676110, filed July 25, 2025
Can recall 25V324 make my Frontier 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.
Owners often ask whether this software recall means their Frontier qualifies as a lemon. Not by itself. Song-Beverly looks at whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs use, value or safety and was not fixed after a reasonable number of repair attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).
Rearview camera faults are frequently fixed with a software update, but owners report the screen going black again weeks later. If that happens with your 2025 Nissan Frontier, each return visit should be documented.
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.
California law presumes a reasonable number of attempts has been made if, within 18 months or 18,000 miles of delivery, the same problem was repaired two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for any covered defect, or the vehicle was out of service for repairs more than 30 days in total (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Some of these require written notice to the manufacturer. A claim can still succeed outside that window.
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.
A software update can count as a repair attempt, especially if you complained about the problem or the update keeps being repeated. I've seen dealers do the same software update five or six times with no 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 25V324
Did the recall 25V324 fix work?
Since recall 25V324 was reported on June 4, 2025, owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the rearview camera on these vehicles. 0 of them (0%) 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 July 10, 2025.
Is the 25V324000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
How do I know if my Frontier is part of recall 25V324000?
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.
Is it legal to drive with a blank backup camera?
Federal safety rules require new vehicles to have a working rearview image, which is why camera failures are recalled. Have it repaired, and use mirrors and extra care until then.
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 25V324000 (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 Nissan. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.