Recalls (3)
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2025 Nissan Frontier. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. PlainVIN shows every recall campaign listed for a model year, with the official text and how many cars have been fixed so far.
Check on NHTSA ↗Improperly Welded Door Strikers/FMVSS 206
- Summary
- 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."
- Consequence
- A door that opens unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion increases the risk of injury or a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
Daytime Running Lights Malfunction/FMVSS 108
- Summary
- 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."
- Consequence
- Daytime running lights that dim unexpectedly may cause confusion to other vehicles or pedestrians, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111
- Summary
- 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."
- Consequence
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
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Owner complaints (8)
8 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The power train is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 2 | 25% |
| Service brakes | 2 | 25% |
| Unknown or other | 2 | 25% |
| Back over prevention | 1 | 12.5% |
| Steering | 1 | 12.5% |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 12.5% |
| Wheels | 1 | 12.5% |
How 2025 compares with other Frontier years
Best and worst Frontier years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 38 | 1 |
| 2018 | 25 | 2 |
| 2019 | 28 | 1 |
| 2020 | 23 | 2 |
| 2021 | 19 | 2 |
| 2022 | 112 | 6 |
| 2023 | 66 | 1 |
| 2024 | 22 | 3 |
| 2025 | 8 | 3 |
| 2026 | 10 | 1 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Crash tests: 4 stars overall
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), 2025 Nissan Frontier pu/cc 4wd, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 21 mpg combined
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $3,200
- CO₂ tailpipe
- 432 g/mi
- EPA class
- Standard Pickup Trucks
What it costs you to run
Miles ÷ 21 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.
EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.
Specs by configuration
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.8 L 6-cyl · 9-speed automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 19 / 24 / 21 | $3,200 | 432 |
| 3.8 L 6-cyl · 9-speed automatic | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 17 / 21 / 19 | $3,550 | 470 |
| 3.8 L 6-cyl · 9-speed automatic | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 16 / 20 / 18 | $3,700 | 495 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
Looking at a 2025 Frontier for sale?
Print a one-page buyer's checklist: each recall campaign with a box to tick when the seller shows proof of repair, the top complaint areas to inspect, crash stars, MPG, and a link back to this page.
Where to next
2025 Nissan Frontier FAQ
How many recalls does the 2025 Nissan Frontier have?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns: 26V023000 (latch), 25V508000 (engine), 25V324000 (rear camera). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2025 Nissan Frontier problems?
Owners filed 8 complaints with NHTSA. Power train (2), Service brakes (2), Unknown or other (2) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2025 Nissan Frontier get?
EPA rates the 3.8 L 6-cyl · 9-speed automatic version at 19 city, 24 highway and 21 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.
What safety rating did the 2025 Nissan Frontier get?
NHTSA rated the 2025 Nissan Frontier pu/cc 4wd 4 stars overall, with 3 stars frontal, 5 stars side and 3 stars rollover (20.4% rollover risk).
How does the 2025 Frontier compare with other years?
Among the 2017–2021 Nissan Frontier model years at least five years old, the 2021 drew the fewest complaints (19) and the 2017 the most (38). The 2025 drew 8. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.