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2025 Nissan Frontier recalls & problems

The 2025 Nissan Frontier has 3 safety recalls and 9 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is wheels (2 complaints).

Recalls3safety recalls
Complaints9filed by owners
Crashes · fires0 · 0reported in complaints
NHTSA overall4 ★crash-test stars
2025 Nissan Frontier in an NHTSA crash test
NHTSA crash test

Safety recalls

Latches/locks/linkagesJan 20, 2026

Doors › Latch

Recall 26V02300026,432 vehicles

Problem
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Altima, Sentra, 2025-2026 Frontier, and 2026 Kicks vehicles. The door strikers may have been improperly welded and break, allowing the door to open while moving. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."
Risk
A door that opens unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion increases the risk of injury or a crash.
Fix
Dealers will replace the door strikers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 17, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261. Nissan's numbers for this recall are PD185 and PMA61. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 28, 2026.
Engine and engine coolingAug 7, 2025

Engine › Engine control module (ecu/ecm) › Software

Recall 25V50800013,719 vehicles

Problem
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Nissan Frontier vehicles. Due to a software logic error, the daytime running lights may dim unexpectedly when the idle start-stop feature cycles the engine from off to on. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk
Daytime running lights that dim unexpectedly may cause confusion to other vehicles or pedestrians, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
Dealers will update the engine control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 17, 2025. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261. Nissan's number for this recall is R25C3.

Components: Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Engine control module (ecu/ecm) › Software; Exterior lighting › Lighting control module › Software

Back over preventionJun 4, 2025

Software

Recall 25V32400079,755 vehicles

Problem
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."
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
Dealers will update the software on the vehicle’s center information display, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 10, 2025. The manufacturer numbers for this recall are PD152 and PMA48.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Crash test ratings

2025 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab PU/CC 4WD

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk20.4%

Forward collision warning: Standard · Lane departure warning: Standard

2025 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab PU/CC RWD

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk20.4%

Forward collision warning: Standard · Lane departure warning: Standard

2025 Nissan Frontier King Cab PU/EC 4WD

OverallNot Rated
Frontal crashNot Rated
Side crashNot Rated
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk20.4%

Forward collision warning: Standard · Lane departure warning: Standard

2025 Nissan Frontier King Cab PU/EC RWD

OverallNot Rated
Frontal crashNot Rated
Side crashNot Rated
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk20.4%

Forward collision warning: Standard · Lane departure warning: Standard

2025 Nissan Frontier NHTSA side crash test
NHTSA side barrier crash test
2025 Nissan Frontier NHTSA side pole crash test
NHTSA side pole crash test

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.

Fuel economy

Frontier 2WD

21mpg combined
City / highway19 / 24 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

3.8 L · 6 cyl · Automatic (S9) · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,200/year to fuel

Frontier 4WD

19mpg combined
City / highway17 / 21 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

3.8 L · 6 cyl · Automatic (S9) · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive · about $3,550/year to fuel

Frontier 4WD PRO4X

18mpg combined
City / highway16 / 20 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

3.8 L · 6 cyl · Automatic (S9) · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive · about $3,700/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem areaComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesTypical mileage*
Wheels2000—
Steering2000—
Service brakes2000—
Unknown or other2000—
Power train2000—
Visibility/wiper1000—
Back over prevention1000—
Suspension1000—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.