2025 Nissan Kicks Play maintenance schedule

The 2025 Kicks Play is part of the P15 generation (2025-2025), sold as a crossover. Below: its service intervals with the source behind each one, the fluids it takes, the problems owners report for this year, and the NHTSA recalls issued for it.

Service schedule

What the 2025 Kicks Play needs, and when

Manufacturer rows link to Nissan's own schedule, Independent rows to a service shop or parts retailer's published guide.

ServiceIntervalSource
Engine oil and filter (HR16DE)

0W-20 synthetic recommended

5,000 mi / 6 monthsIndependent
Engine air filter (HR16DE)

Inspection recommended at 15,000 miles

30,000 mi / 3 yearsIndependent
Cabin air filter (HR16DE)

Inspect/replace for HVAC efficiency

15,000 mi / 18 monthsIndependent
Tire rotation (HR16DE)5,000 mi / 6 monthsIndependent
Brake fluid (HR16DE)10,000 mi / 1 yearIndependent
Engine coolant (HR16DE)105,000 mi / 7 yearsIndependent
Transmission fluid (HR16DE)

Shorten to 45,000 miles for severe duty environments

60,000 mi / 6 yearsIndependent
Spark plugs (HR16DE)60,000 mi / 6 yearsIndependent
Timing chain (HR16DE)

Inspect at 60,000 miles

Inspect, replace as neededIndependent
Serpentine belt (HR16DE)

Inspect at 30,000 miles

Inspect, replace as neededIndependent
12V battery (HR16DE)

Inspect terminals at 10,000 miles / 12 months; key fob battery swap at 15,000 miles

Inspect, replace as neededIndependent

Intervals are for normal driving; towing, short trips, extreme heat or dust shorten them. Services we could not find an interval for are left off rather than guessed.

Fluids and engines

What goes in it

Engine oil
0W-20
Transmission fluid
Nissan NS-3

Powertrains in this generation

  • 1.6 L 4-cyl (HR16DE), 122 hp, CVT, FWD

Confirm the exact spec against the owner's manual or the label under the hood; capacities vary by engine and drivetrain.

Known problems

What 2025 Kicks Play owners run into

Problems reported for this model year, with the mileage they tend to show up at. Buying past a window is not automatically a pass - it just needs to be priced in.

Powertrain control system diagnosis

low severity

$61-$90 to fix

Check engine light, excessive emissions

Source: repairpal.com

Safety recalls

4 NHTSA recalls for the 2025 Nissan Kicks Play

From NHTSA's recall database, matched by model and year. Recall repairs are free at Nissan dealers, and a given car may already be fixed or fall outside a campaign, so check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls before you buy.

Electrical system

NHTSA 26V331000

May 2026

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Kicks vehicles. A software error in the combination meter may cause the screen display to go partially or fully blank. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."

Remedy: Dealers will resume the software reprogramming of the combination meter software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 6, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261. Nissan's number for this recall is PMA66. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 22, 2026.

Back over prevention

NHTSA 25V324000

June 2025

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."

Remedy: 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.

April 2025

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Kicks vehicles. The certification label may have been printed with the incorrect Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) values, which can result in the vehicle being overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification." Additionally, certain 2025 Nissan Kicks SR trim level vehicles equipped with an optional 19-inch wheel package may have a certification label that states an incorrect wheel size. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Remedy: Dealers will install new labels, free of charge. Additionally, dealers will mail replacement labels to owners. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2025. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261. Nissan's numbers for this recall are PD136 and PMA47.

Electrical system

NHTSA 24V969000

December 2024

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Kicks vehicles. The "Shift-to-Park" warning may not activate as intended when the vehicle is shut off and still in a gear other than "Park." As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."

Remedy: Dealers will reconfigure the body control module (BCM) to activate the "Shift-to-Park" warning, free of charge. Some owner notification letters were mailed January 29, 2025. The remaining owner notification letters will be mailed at a future date, anticipated, May 7, 2025. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PMA42.

Other Kicks Play model years

P15 (2025-2025)

2025

Shopping new? The Nissan Kicks Play guide covers the current model, with what it costs to keep for 1 to 15 years.

Sources

Researched 2026-09-21. Modeling, not mechanic advice - always confirm against your car's owner's manual and service records.

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