2025 Nissan Frontier Recalls, Problems & MPG
NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls and 9 owner complaints for the 2025 Nissan Frontier. The EPA rates it 18 to 21 MPG combined, depending on engine and drivetrain.
- Recalls
- 3
- Owner complaints
- 9
- Crashes / fires reported
- 0 / 0
- EPA combined
- 18–21 MPG
2025 Nissan Frontier recalls
Latches/Locks/LinkagesJan 21, 2026 · NHTSA 26V023000+
Risk: A door that opens unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion increases the risk of injury or a crash.
Fix: 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.
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."
Exterior LightingAug 7, 2025 · NHTSA 25V508000+
Risk: Daytime running lights that dim unexpectedly may cause confusion to other vehicles or pedestrians, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
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."
Back Over PreventionJun 4, 2025 · NHTSA 25V324000+
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
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."
Recall repairs are free. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours still needs one.
Most reported 2025 Nissan Frontier problems
Owner complaints to NHTSA by system. One complaint can name more than one system.
- Wheels2
- Steering2
- Power Train2
- Service Brakes2
- Unknown or Other2
- Suspension1
- Back Over Prevention1
- Visibility/Wiper1
2025 Nissan Frontier gas mileage
EPA ratings for each version (city / highway / combined).
| Version | Engine | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier 2WD | 3.8 L 6 cyl, Automatic (S9) | 19 | 24 | 21 | $3,050 |
| Frontier 4WD | 3.8 L 6 cyl, Automatic (S9) | 17 | 21 | 19 | $3,400 |
| Frontier 4WD PRO4X | 3.8 L 6 cyl, Automatic (S9) | 16 | 20 | 18 | $3,550 |
Real-world mileage depends on how and where you drive. Logbay compares your actual MPG with these EPA numbers.
Questions
Does the 2025 Nissan Frontier have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2025 Nissan Frontier, most recently for the latches/locks/linkages (Jan 21, 2026). Recall repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2025 Nissan Frontier problems?
Owners filed 9 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported areas are wheels (2), steering (2), power train (2).
What gas mileage does the 2025 Nissan Frontier get?
The EPA rates the 2025 Nissan Frontier at 18 to 21 MPG combined (best version: 19 city / 24 highway).
Sources: NHTSA recalls and owner complaints (api.nhtsa.gov), EPA fuel economy (fueleconomy.gov). Updated Oct 26, 2026. Complaint counts are unverified owner reports.