The Recall Desk
ModerateNHTSA·25V508000·Announced 2025-08-07

2025 Nissan Frontier Daytime Running Lights Software Error

Nissan is recalling certain 2025 Nissan Frontier vehicles due to a software logic error that may cause daytime running lights to dim unexpectedly when the idle start-stop feature cycles the engine, posing a crash risk.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: No injuries or deaths are reported in the source text; the hazard is a potential increase in crash risk from lighting that does not comply with federal standards. This is a precautionary recall with theoretical risk, warranting a Moderate score.

Plain-English summary

Nissan North America, Inc. is recalling certain 2025 Nissan Frontier vehicles. The vehicles have a software logic error in the engine control module that may cause the daytime running lights to dim unexpectedly when the idle start-stop feature cycles the engine from off to on. These vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Daytime running lights that dim unexpectedly may cause confusion to other vehicles or pedestrians, increasing the risk of a crash.

Nissan 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 for service. Nissan's internal recall number is R25C3.

The recalled product

Product
NISSAN FRONTIER
Brand
NISSAN
Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Lighting Control System
Hazard
Affected units
13,719

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • FRONTIER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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