Recall 26V331 covers 51,598 2025-2026 Nissan Kicks vehicles for a blank instrument display. Repair is free at any franchised Nissan dealer.
Nissan is recalling 51,598 2025-2026 Kicks vehicles because a software error in the combination meter can make the screen display go partially or fully blank. When the screen is blank, drivers lose critical safety information such as vehicle speed and warning lights, increasing crash risk; Nissan dealers will update the software free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The combination meter in the 2025-2026 Nissan Kicks is the instrument-cluster screen in front of the driver. It shows the speedometer, telltale lights, warning indicators, and other driving information required by the federal controls-and-displays standard. The display depends on software moving information between the graphic controller and the automotive controller inside the meter unit.
On included Kicks vehicles, the meter software has a logic error tied to communication between those controller circuits. During a cold start-up, an internal error flag can send the software into a continuous loop instead of recovery mode. When that happens, communication stops and the combination meter screen goes partly blank, blue, or fully blank.
There is no warning sign before failure. The first thing the driver notices is the partially blank, blue, or fully blank screen after starting the vehicle.
Who's affected?
Covers the 2025 and 2026 Kicks model years with the same instrument-panel display unit.
| 2026 Nissan Kicks | instrument panel |
|---|---|
| 2025 Nissan Kicks | instrument panel |
| Units affected | 51,598 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific crossover is included.
What's the safety risk?
A partial, blue, or blank instrument screen can hide vehicle speed and warning lights, increasing crash risk. There is no earlier warning before the display problem appears. If the screen is not showing normally, use extra caution and schedule the combination meter software update soon. Repair is free at any franchised Nissan dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2025-2026 Nissan Kicks is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Nissan dealer to schedule the free combination-meter software update that fixes the blank instrument display.
- Bring the recall notice if Nissan has mailed one. If not, reference recall number 26V331 when you call.
- Drive with extra care until the repair is complete, because the display can stop showing speed and warning lights.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Nissan technician updates the combination meter software so the instrument screen display works as intended. The software update and labor are free under the recall, and the remedy is available now through Nissan dealers. Nissan has a general reimbursement plan on file for this campaign. If you've already paid out of pocket for a related combination meter software repair before the recall notice, bring your repair order and payment documentation to the service desk and ask how to submit the claim under Nissan's standard reimbursement plan.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| May 21, 2026 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| May 22, 2026 | Dealer notification began |
| May 22, 2026 | Dealer notification ended |
| May 22, 2026 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 26V331?
Recall 26V331 covers 51,598 2025-2026 Nissan Kicks vehicles with a combination meter software error. The display can go partly or fully blank, which means speed and warning-light information is not shown. Nissan dealers will update the combination meter software for free.
What should I do if my 2025-2026 Nissan Kicks is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Kicks is included in recall 26V331. If it is, contact a franchised Nissan dealer to schedule the combination meter software update. Reference recall PMA66 or campaign 26V331 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and Nissan's remedy says dealers will update the combination meter software free of charge. Parts and labor are covered at any franchised Nissan dealer.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is loss of critical display information while driving. If the screen goes partly or fully blank, the driver does not see information such as vehicle speed or warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash.
When will Nissan notify owners?
Nissan expects to mail owner notification letters on July 1, 2026. You do not need to wait for the letter to act. Check your VIN, then call a Nissan dealer and reference recall PMA66 or campaign 26V331.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/26V331000 |
|---|---|
| Nissan customer service | 800-647-7261 |
| NHTSA recall # | 26V331 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 26V331000 |
Source documents
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 31, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →