NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 40 owner complaints for the 2024 Nissan Kicks. Most complaints involve visibility (11) and visibility/wiper (8). The EPA rates it 33 mpg combined, and NHTSA gives it 4 stars overall.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2024 Titan, Frontier, Infiniti QX60, Pathfinder, 2023-2024 Sentra, Versa, Kicks, Infiniti QX50, and 2023 Rogue vehicles. Due to a manufacturing issue, the driver's air bag inflator may absorb moisture, and cause the air bag to deploy improperly.
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
“THE REAR WINDSHIELD "EXPLODED" OR SHATTERED. THE LAST TIME THE CAR WAS DRIVEN WAS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2026. THE CAR WAS PARKED IN MY GARAGE AT THAT TIME. THE BROKEN REAR WINDSHIELD WAS DISCOVERED ON SUNDAY MORNING AROUND 9:00 A.M.”
“FOX / Europcar Rental. In rain at night extreme poor frontal visibility. Complained multiple times to the rental company Severe safety risk driving in night and with rain”
“on 10/22/2026 at approximately 4:40pm the vehicle started beeping and came to an abrupt stop, there was nothing in front of vehicle to solicit this response. The vehicle suffered a critical safety failure involving un-commanded phantom braking that nearly caused a severe rear-end collision. This caused the other vehicle that almost hit me to become enraged, insult and cuss me out and chase me down up the road. This was not operator error, and had an accident occured, it would have looked like the operator was at fault for coming to an abrupt stop.”
Towing, payload and dimensions aren’t in the EPA or NHTSA data, so we don’t list them.
| Version | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kicks Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.6 L · Front-Wheel Drive | 31 | 36 | 33 | $1,900 | 269 |
| Item | Miles | Time | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine oil & filter | 5,000–10,000 mi | 6–12 months | Follow the oil-life monitor if fitted |
| Tire rotation | 5,000–7,500 mi | Every oil change | Check pressure monthly |
| Engine air filter | 15,000–30,000 mi | 1–2 years | Sooner in dusty areas |
| Cabin air filter | 15,000–25,000 mi | 1–2 years | |
| Brake fluid | — | 2–3 years | Absorbs moisture over time |
| Coolant | 60,000–100,000 mi | 5–10 years | Long-life coolants last longer |
| Spark plugs | 60,000–100,000 mi | — | Iridium/platinum plugs at the long end |
| 12V battery | — | 3–5 years | Heat shortens battery life |
1 safety recall as of Nov 11, 2026, according to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a dealer. Check your VIN to see whether your car is included and whether the repair was done.
Owners filed 40 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are visibility (11), visibility/wiper (8), forward collision avoidance (5). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.
The EPA rates the 2024 Nissan Kicks at 33 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (1 version rated).
NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program gives the 2024 Nissan Kicks 4 out of 5 stars overall.