Nissan has recalled 20 units of its brand-new 2025 Kicks subcompact SUV because they lack required warnings that could cause an inadvertent roll away when parked.
Nissan tells the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that “On the affected Kicks vehicles, the ‘Shift-to-Park’ warnings may not be activated when the driver turns the vehicle’s ignition OFF while the gear selector is in a position other than ‘Park’ and opens the driver side door.”
That could allow the driver to turn the engine off and exit the vehicle while the transmission still permits movement.
Dealers will fix the problem by reconfiguring a Body Control Module to ensure the warning appears. Nissan says the repair should take just half an hour. Recall repairs are always free.
Automakers recall many cars every year, sometimes more than once. They try to reach every owner to warn them. However, some may fall through the system’s cracks and are left unknowingly driving recalled cars. Check our easy recall tool to determine if your car has any outstanding recalls.
