2026 Nissan Kicks Seat Recall (26V145)

Recall 26V145 at a glance

What is wrong with the 2026 Nissan Kicks in recall 26V145?

The hook bracket of the front seat frames may be insufficiently welded, which can cause the front seat frames to become loose.

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2026 Kicks and Sentra vehicles. The hook bracket of the front seat frames may be insufficiently welded, which can cause the front seat frames to become loose. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 207, "Seating Systems" and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."

Is it safe to drive a 2026 Kicks with recall 26V145?

NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: A loose seat may not restrain the occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

NHTSA describes the risk this way: A loose seat may not restrain the occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury during 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 seats.

Which vehicles are included in recall 26V145?

Recall 26V145 covers 15 vehicles: 2026 Nissan Kicks; 2026 Nissan Sentra.

NHTSA lists 15 vehicles in this campaign, built December 20, 2025 to January 3, 2026. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.

What is the fix for the Kicks seat recall?

Yes. Dealers will replace the front seat assemblies, free of charge.

Dealers will replace the front seat assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 18, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261. Nissan's number for this recall is PMA64. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 13, 2026.

When was recall 26V145 announced?

Nissan North America, Inc. reported recall 26V145 to NHTSA on March 13, 2026. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as May 18, 2026.

This recall was filed 6 months ago, and vehicles were built over a span of 14 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 26V145?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 26V145 is open on your Kicks, it will be listed there.

Look up your VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls. If 26V145000 is open on your Kicks, it will be listed there, along with Nissan recall number PMA64. 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 26V145?

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 26V145000 applies to your Kicks.
2. Call a Nissan dealer and schedule the recall repair. Ask how long the repair takes and whether parts are in stock.
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 seats 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 23 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 0 of them about the body, doors and seats.

Too few NHTSA complaints about the body, doors and seats have been filed since recall 26V145 was reported (0) to say whether the fix is holding.

NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 23 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 0 of them involve the body, doors and seats. 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.

• 2026 Nissan Sentra: 16 complaints in total, 0 about the body, doors and seats
• 2026 Nissan Kicks: 7 complaints in total, 0 about the body, doors and seats

Can recall 26V145 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.

Owners often ask whether this seats recall means their Kicks 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)).

Body and latch defects on the 2026 Nissan Kicks may seem minor until a door opens while driving or a seat will not lock. Problems that return after repair belong in your records.

This campaign follows an earlier recall for the same issue. A second recall can mean the first remedy failed, and repeated repair attempts on the same defect are the core of most lemon law claims.

Earlier campaigns on these vehicles involving the same component: 25V153000.

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.

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