2025 Nissan Frontier: Engine And Engine Cooling recall
NHTSA campaign 25V508000 · 14K units potentially affected · filed Aug 7, 2025
What's wrong
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."
Why it matters
Daytime running lights that dim unexpectedly may cause confusion to other vehicles or pedestrians, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 25V508000
- Manufacturer no.
- R25C3
- Manufacturer
- Nissan North America, Inc.
- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
- Units affected
- 13,719
- Report received
- Aug 7, 2025
- Owner letters
- Sep 17, 2025
- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.
Vehicles covered
- Nissan Frontier 2025