2025-2026 Nissan Kicks Instrument Cluster Recall (26V331)
Nissan North America, Inc. · 51,598 vehicles · Reported May 21, 2026
Nissan North America, Inc. is recalling 51,598 2025-2026 Nissan Kicks vehicles. A software error in the combination meter may cause the screen display to go partially or fully blank. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays." A partial or blank screen display will not show critical safety information such as vehicle speed and warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 26V331 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 26V331000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | PMA66 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | May 21, 2026 |
| Manufacturer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Vehicles | 2025-2026 Nissan Kicks |
| Units affected | 51,598 |
| Component | Electrical System > Instrument Cluster / Panel |
| Safety risk | A partial or blank screen display will not show critical safety information such as vehicle speed and warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2025-2026 Nissan Kicks in recall 26V331?
A software error in the combination meter may cause the screen display to go partially or fully blank.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Kicks vehicles. A software error in the combination meter may cause the screen display to go partially or fully blank. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."
Is it safe to drive a 2025-2026 Kicks with recall 26V331?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: A partial or blank screen display will not show critical safety information such as vehicle speed and warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: A partial or blank screen display will not show critical safety information such as vehicle speed and warning lights, increasing the risk of a 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 instrument cluster and panel, have it checked before driving further.
Which vehicles are included in recall 26V331?
Recall 26V331 covers 51,598 vehicles: 2025-2026 Nissan Kicks.
NHTSA lists 51,598 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 | Nissan | Kicks |
What is the fix for the Kicks instrument cluster recall?
Yes. Dealers will resume the software reprogramming of the combination meter software, free of charge.
Dealers will resume the software reprogramming of the combination meter software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 6, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261. Nissan's number for this recall is PMA66. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 22, 2026.
When was recall 26V331 announced?
Nissan North America, Inc. reported recall 26V331 to NHTSA on May 21, 2026. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as July 6, 2026.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| June 24, 2024 | First affected vehicle built (per Nissan North America, Inc.'s filing). |
| May 21, 2026 | Nissan North America, Inc. filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 26V331000. |
| July 6, 2026 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 4 months ago. 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 26V331?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 26V331 is open on your Kicks, it will be listed there.
Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup. It shows any open safety recall on your vehicle, including 26V331000. Your VIN is on the registration card, the insurance card, and the driver side of the dashboard where it meets the windshield. Recent recalls can take a few days to appear in the lookup.
What should Kicks owners do about recall 26V331?
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 26V331000 applies to your Kicks.
- 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.
- Write down when symptoms involving the instrument cluster and panel happen: date, mileage, speed, weather and what you felt or heard. Photos and short videos help.
- 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 Kicks owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 45 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 7 of them about the electrical system.
Too few NHTSA complaints about the electrical system have been filed since recall 26V331 was reported (3) to say whether the fix is holding.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 45 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 7 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
- 2026 Nissan Kicks: 7 complaints in total, 2 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
2026 Nissan Kicks, less than 1,500 mi. Computer system several warning lights appeared without notice; caused car to shut off and sputter before starting several times.
2026 Nissan Kicks owner, FL, NHTSA complaint 11716741, filed February 9, 2026
The issue involves defective malfunction of the dashboard (usb,audio, and sometimes warning lights are hidden then appear) and improperly unbalanced wheels. Which has significantly impacted the safety, reliability, and usability of my vehicle.
2026 Nissan Kicks owner, WI, NHTSA complaint 11753446, filed July 29, 2026
Can recall 26V331 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.
Recall 26V331000 does not automatically make your Kicks 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))?
Intermittent electrical problems are a frequent source of repeat repair visits: the dealer cannot reproduce the fault, the owner brings the 2025-2026 Nissan Kicks back, and the problem shows up again.
A remedy is available. Many vehicles are fixed on the first try. If the problem returns after the recall repair, or the 2025-2026 Nissan Kicks has needed other repairs for the same defect, those visits count toward a lemon law claim.
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 26V331
Is the 26V331000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
When will owners be notified?
According to NHTSA, owner notification letters were or are scheduled to be mailed July 6, 2026.
How do I know if my Kicks is part of recall 26V331000?
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.
What should I keep for a possible lemon law claim?
Keep every repair order, the recall owner letter, your purchase or lease contract, and notes on dates, mileage and symptoms. Make sure each dealer visit is written up, even when the dealer says it cannot find a problem.
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 26V331000 (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.