Nissan Speedometer Defect Prompts Kicks Recall

Nissan is warning Kicks drivers that their speedometer displays may stop working. 

The automaker is recalling nearly 52,000 subcompact sport utility vehicles because of the snafu. It blames a “software logic error” in the vehicles’ combimeters. 

“The customer will notice the partially blank, blue, or fully blank combimeter screens,” Nissan recently said in a recall notice filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. “If the combimeter display cannot show safety-related telltales and indicators, the driver may unknowingly operate the vehicle in an unsafe condition, increasing the risk of a crash.”

The recall covers certain 2025 and 2026 Nissan Kicks models. The automaker told NHTSA it has received more than 200 warranty claims related to the speedometer issue, but is not aware of any accidents or injuries.

Nissan plans to notify owners of recalled vehicles by July 1. Kicks drivers can also check the NHTSA website to see if their cars are included in the recall. Nissan wants owners of recalled Kicks SUVs to bring their vehicles to authorized service providers for inspection and repair. 

“Repairs will be performed free of charge for parts and labor and may take up to a half hour to complete,” the automaker said in the recall report. 

Lemon Law Rights for California Nissan Drivers

Nissan and other major carmakers recall millions of vehicles every single year, citing a wide range of defects and malfunctions that increase safety risk for anyone in the cars or sharing the road with them. These moves often happen long after the vehicles have been sold to unsuspecting buyers.

For example, Nissan has recalled tens of thousands of Leaf electric vehicles due to fire risks over the last three years. The company warned Leaf drivers in April not to charge the vehicles and to park them outside until their batteries are fixed.

The good news for California car owners and lessors is that the state’s lemon law gives you some strong rights and protections. You do not need to wait for a recall to get a defective or malfunctioning vehicle repaired.

The lemon law requires Nissan and other car manufacturers to perform a wide range of repairs on vehicles under warranty. It also requires companies to buy back (or, in some cases, replace) covered vehicles they are unable or simply refuse to fix. That includes compensating the owner for the purchase price, as well as financing fees, rental car costs, and other related expenses.

There is no specific number of repair requests or attempts that must happen before the buyback or replace requirement kicks in. That is one reason why it is vital to consult an experienced California lemon law attorney who can help you understand your rights and take action.

Talk with a California Lemon Law Attorney

If you have been stuck with a defective or malfunctioning vehicle, a California lemon law attorney at Bickel Sannipoli APC can help you fight back.  

Call us at (888) 800-1983 or contact us online to speak with a California lemon law attorney.