Across the 9 model years we’ve synced, NHTSA lists 13 recall campaigns and 545 owner complaints for the Nissan Kicks. The 2019 model year has the most complaints (134).
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | NCAP overall | MPG comb. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 4 of 5 | 31 | |
| 2025 | 4 | 42 | 2 | 4 of 5 | 31 | |
| 2024 | 1 | 39 | 2 | 4 of 5 | 33 | |
| 2023 | 1 | 34 | 2 | 4 of 5 | 33 | |
| 2022 | 0 | 24 | 2 | 4 of 5 | 33 | |
| 2021 | 2 | 78 | 6 | 4 of 5 | 33 | |
| 2020 | 0 | 98 | 7 | 4 of 5 | 33 | |
| 2019 | 1 | 134 | 5 | 4 of 5 | 33 | |
| 2018 | 1 | 86 | 1 | Not rated | 33 |
| Model year | NHTSA complaints |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 86 |
| 2019 | 134 |
| 2020 | 98 |
| 2021 | 78 |
| 2022 | 24 |
| 2023 | 34 |
| 2024 | 39 |
| 2025 | 42 |
| 2026 | 10 |
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
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."
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2026 Kicks and Sentra vehicles. The hook bracket of the front seat frames may be insufficiently welded, which can cause the front seat frames to become loose. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 207, "Seating Systems" and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
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."