Nissan Kicks recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 10 recalls and 528 owner complaints for the Nissan Kicks (model years 2018–2026). The most reported problem area is forward collision avoidance (129 complaints), followed by electrical system (118 complaints). The 2025 model year has the most recalls (4).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2025 | 4 | 42 | 2 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 1 | 39 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 1 | 18 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 0 | 24 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2021 | 2 | 78 | 6 | 0 | |
| 2020 | 0 | 98 | 7 | 0 | |
| 2019 | 1 | 134 | 5 | 0 | |
| 2018 | 1 | 86 | 1 | 0 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2019 (134), 2020 (98) and 2018 (86). Among model years at least two years old, the 2023 has the fewest complaints on file (18).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Nissan Kicks model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forward collision avoidance | 129 | 7 of 9 | |
| Electrical system | 118 | 9 of 9 | |
| Engine | 96 | 8 of 9 | |
| Power train | 75 | 9 of 9 | |
| Service brakes | 48 | 6 of 9 |
Latest 8 of 10 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V331000 | May 21, 2026 | Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel | 2025–2026 | 51,598 |
| 26V145000 | Mar 13, 2026 | Seats | 2026 | 15 |
| 26V023000 | Jan 20, 2026 | Latches/locks/linkages: doors, latch | 2026 | 26,432 |
| 25V324000 | Jun 4, 2025 | Back over prevention: software | 2025 | 79,755 |
| 25V188000 | Apr 17, 2025 | Equipment: other, labels | 2025 | 37,003 |
| 24V969000 | Dec 23, 2024 | Electrical system: body control module/BCM | 2025 | 89 |
| 24V154000 | Feb 27, 2024 | Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module | 2023–2024 | 351 |
| 23V496000 | Jul 18, 2023 | Steering: electric power assist system | 2021 | 11,824 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 26 complaints and a fire in 1 complaint; 12 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.