2020 Nissan Kicks recalls and problems
No recalls and 98 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2020 Nissan Kicks.
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2020 Nissan Kicks recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Most reported problems
Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
When driving, if the wind blows or we hit a small bump in the road, the traction control light will flash & and the car will completely lose the ability to accelerate. Then, the car will have to come to a complete stop to regain acceleration. We have taken the car to Nissan at least 5 times, and they only suggested…
Date: XXXTo:National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)1200 New Jersey Avenue, SEWest BuildingWashington, DC 20590From:[…] […]: FORMAL VEHICLE SAFETY COMPLAINT – Sudden Loss of Propulsion and Traffic Hesitation / 2020 Nissan Kicks (VIN: […])To the Office of Defects…
The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Kicks. While driving from a stop, the vehicle started sputtering and lost motive power. While driving 70 MPH, the vehicle unintendedly decelerated to 45 MPH while driving uphill with the RPM elevated. The failure occurred while the outdoor temperature was above 95 degrees. The failure…
My tire is 205 50r17 and they gave me a 235 tire which made my car feel funny . I’ve been sitting here for an hour waiting on a tire and they messed up my rim
My car when in over 95 degree weather, literally will not have power to get up hills and starts to jerk and looses power to make the hills. When the temps outside are cooler the car works fine. I live in […] and I drive long distance to work. I also have a […] son that has to be in the car with me. I can’t have my car…
Kicks model years compared
Across all years, the 2019 Kicks has the most complaints (134). All Nissan Kicks years →
Questions
- Does the 2020 Nissan Kicks have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2020 Nissan Kicks as of October 27, 2026.
- What are the most common problems with the 2020 Nissan Kicks?
- Owners have filed 98 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is forward collision avoidance (35 complaints), followed by electrical system (27).
- How many 2020 Nissan Kicks complaints mention a crash or fire?
- 7 of 98 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 3 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 25, 2026.