CarRecallWatch- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain vehicles have a software logic error that can cause the daytime running lights to dim unexpectedly when the idle start-stop feature shuts the engine off and restarts it. The dimming can confuse other drivers and pedestrians about your vehicle's position and movement, and this reduced visibility increases the risk of a crash. The vehicles also do not meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108 for lamps and reflective devices.
The remedy is a free software update to the engine control module, performed by an authorized Nissan dealer. Owner notification letters were mailed September 17, 2025. If you have questions, you can contact Nissan customer service at 800-647-7261. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Nissan Frontier | 2025 |
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