Does the 2023 Nissan Kicks have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2023 Nissan Kicks, the most recent reported on February 27, 2024 (Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2023 Nissan Kicks?

Owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is forward collision avoidance (5 complaints), followed by electrical system (4).

How many 2023 Nissan Kicks complaints mention a crash or fire?

1 of 18 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2023 Nissan Kicks recalls and problems

1 recall and 18 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2023 Nissan Kicks.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2023 Nissan Kicks recalls

Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module

NHTSA campaign 24V154000 · reported February 27, 2024 · Nissan North America, Inc. · 351 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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.
The risk: An air bag that deploys improperly may not protect the driver as intended during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix: Dealers will replace the front driver's air bag assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's numbers for this recall are PD103, PD104, and PMA34.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Forward collision avoidance5
Electrical system4
Power train4
Engine3
Unknown or other3
Back over prevention2
Engine and engine cooling2
Lane departure2
Service brakes2
Exterior lighting1

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Sep 10, 2026 · Engine
The first incident was one week after purchasing the vehicle. All of my maintenance lights flashed on after driving my vehicle for several miles. I pulled over and immediately turned my car off and called my mechanic. He immediately came over and my lights flashed on again. He said for me to take it to the dealership…

Sep 9, 2026 · Engine
February 2024: The vehicle was in drive and was stopped at a red light. When the traffic light changed the driver pressed the accelerator. The engine/powertrain did not respond, and the vehicle did not move. The driver turned the car off, then back on. The driver was able to drive the vehicle to a safe location and…

Sep 9, 2026 · Engine
September 9, 2026: The vehicle had the same malfunction as in February 2024. The vehicle was in drive and was stopped in a parking lot. When the driver pressed the accelerator there was no response from the engine/powertrain and the vehicle did not move. The ignition was cycled and the vehicle could be moved.

Aug 26, 2026 · Power train · 37,100 miles
The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Kicks. The contact stated that there was a green fluid leaking underneath the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that there were two hoses leaking from the transmission and the radiator. After…

Jun 10, 2026 · Lane departure
I find driving my Nissan 2023 Nissan kicks 2023 when I look to my right my rearview mirror obstruct my view. It do not allow me to see completely what I’m approaching while my car is moving. I have to lean to my right and look under my mirror to get a clear view of what beside me. Or or what I am approaching. Or what…

Kicks model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2020	0	98	7	0
2021	2	78	6	0
2022	0	24	2	0
2023	1	18	1	0
2024	1	39	2	0
2025	4	42	2	1
2026	3	9	0	0

Across all years, the 2019 Kicks has the most complaints (134). All Nissan Kicks years →

Questions

Does the 2023 Nissan Kicks have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2023 Nissan Kicks, the most recent reported on February 27, 2024 (Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Nissan Kicks?: Owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is forward collision avoidance (5 complaints), followed by electrical system (4).
How many 2023 Nissan Kicks complaints mention a crash or fire?: 1 of 18 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received September 10, 2026.