Recall 24V969 affects 89 2025 Nissan Kicks vehicles for a Shift-to-Park warning defect. Repair is free at any franchised Nissan dealer.
Nissan is recalling 89 2025 Kicks vehicles under recall 24V969 because the Shift-to-Park warning can fail to activate when the ignition is shut off while the vehicle is still in gear. If the vehicle is not in Park, it can move unexpectedly and raise the risk of a rollaway crash; Nissan dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The body control module on the 2025 Nissan Kicks is an electronic controller that manages cabin and vehicle alerts. One of those alerts is the Shift-to-Park warning. It is supposed to tell the driver when the vehicle is shut off while the gear selector is still in a position other than Park.
On affected Kicks vehicles, that warning was turned off during manufacturing to prevent battery discharge while the vehicle moved through the plant. It was supposed to be turned back on during final inspection. A plant repair process let some vehicles bypass that inspection step, so the body control module left the factory with the Shift-to-Park warning still disabled.
The vehicle does not give a separate warning that this feature is disabled. There is no warning sign before failure. The issue shows up when the vehicle is shut off in Neutral or another non-Park gear and the normal Shift-to-Park alert does not sound or display.
Who's affected?
| 2025 Nissan Kicks | electrical system |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 89 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
Not every 2025 Nissan Kicks crossover is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific crossover is included.
What's the safety risk?
If the Kicks is shut off while it is not in Park, it can move unexpectedly. That creates a rollaway risk and increases crash risk. There is no warning before this happens, so confirm Park before shutting off the ignition. Repair is free at any franchised Nissan dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2025 Nissan Kicks is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Nissan dealer to schedule the free BCM reconfiguration that activates the "Shift-to-Park" warning.
- Bring the recall notice if Nissan mailed one. If not, reference recall number 24V969 when you call.
- Shift fully into Park before shutting off the vehicle, and confirm the Park indicator before exiting.
- Call Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 with questions about scheduling or Nissan recall PMA42.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Nissan technician reconfigures the body control module so the Shift-to-Park warning activates when the 2025 Kicks is shut off while still out of Park. Parts and labor are covered under the recall. Nissan is not offering a separate reimbursement program because the affected vehicles are under warranty. If you have prior repair paperwork, ask the service desk how warranty coverage applies.
| Reimbursement | Warranty coverage applies |
|---|
Timeline
| December 23, 2024 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| January 29, 2025 | Owner notification mailed |
| April 8, 2025 | Dealer notification began |
| April 8, 2025 | Dealer notification ended |
| May 7, 2025 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| May 7, 2025 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 24V969?
Recall 24V969 covers 89 2025 Nissan Kicks vehicles where the Shift-to-Park warning does not activate as intended after shutdown when the vehicle is left in a gear other than Park. Nissan dealers will reconfigure the body control module so the warning activates, free of charge.
What should I do if my 2025 Nissan Kicks is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 24V969. If it is, contact a franchised Nissan dealer to schedule the body control module reconfiguration. Reference recall 24V969 or Nissan recall PMA42 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects and noncompliances at no cost to owners. Nissan will reconfigure the body control module free of charge at any franchised Nissan dealer.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is vehicle rollaway. If the ignition is shut off while the Kicks is still in gear, the missing Shift-to-Park warning leaves the vehicle able to move unexpectedly, increasing crash risk. The dealer repair restores the warning function.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/24V969000 |
|---|---|
| Nissan customer service | 1-800-867-7669 |
| NHTSA recall # | 24V969 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 24V969000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Misc. Document (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 20, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →