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Nissan Kicks

Model years 2018–2026 in the US safety record. Years that drew the most complaints: 2019. Fewest complaints: 2021, 2022, 2023.

524owner complaints
10recall campaigns
575service bulletins
9model years on record

Complaints by model year

Each bar is one model year. Highlighted: 2019. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.

’18’19’20’22’24’26134’18’19’21’24134

NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026

New York safety inspections

Share of first inspections failed on safety, by model year. Older cars fail more as miles build up, so compare each year with the average car of the same year. Best against its own year: 2026.

0.0%1.0%2.1%’18’20’22’24’26’270.0%0.0%1.0%2.1%’18’21’24’26’270.0%

NY DMV Vehicle Inspections, initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count

Year by year

Model yearComplaintsRecallsBulletinsCrashes · fires
2026 Kicks8300 · 0
2025 Kicks42402 · 1
2024 Kicks381112 · 0
2023 Kicks181361 · 0
2022 Kicks230572 · 0
2021 Kicks782976 · 0
2020 Kicks9701187 · 0
2019 KicksMost complaints13411355 · 0
2018 Kicks8611211 · 0

A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections

Most common problems

  • Forward collision avoidance126
  • Electrical system117
  • Unknown or other114
  • Engine97
  • Power train74
  • Service brakes50
  • Structure35
  • Fuel/propulsion system34

NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years

Fatal crashes in the US

From 2020 to 2023, 141 Kicks vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died, and 81 people died inside them. These are counts, not crash rates: a model with more cars on the road shows up more often, and people killed outside the vehicle are not counted here.

Model yearVehicles in fatal crashesDeaths in the vehicleRolled over
2023610
20221662
202127226
202040215
201935205
201817110

NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain) · how we count

Crash-test ratings by year

NHTSA 5-star results for 10 model-year variants; 0 of 9 rated variants score five stars overall. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

YearVariantOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
20272027 NISSAN KICKS SUV ICE AWD★★★★☆★★★☆☆★★★★★★★★★☆17.9 %
20262026 NISSAN KICKS SUV N/A AWD★★★★☆★★★☆☆★★★★★★★★★☆17.9 %
20252025 Nissan Kicks SUV AWD★★★★☆★★★☆☆★★★★★★★★★☆17.9 %
20242024 Nissan Kicks SUV FWD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆15.5 %
20232023 Nissan Kicks Early Release SUV FWD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆15.5 %
20222022 Nissan Kicks SUV FWD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆15.5 %
20212021 Nissan Kicks SUV FWD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆15.5 %
20202020 Nissan Kicks SUV FWD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆15.5 %
20192019 Nissan Kicks SUV FWD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆15.5 %
20182018 Nissan Kicks SUV FWD————0.0 %

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain

Fuel consumption by year

Official Canadian test results for 9 model years, best variant per year. Combined consumption ranges from 7.2–7.4 L/100 km.

YearVariantEngineTransmissionCityHighwayCombinedCO₂ g/km
2026Kicks · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline2.0 L, 4 cyl.AV8.16.67.4174
2025Kicks Play · Mid-size · Regular gasoline1.6 L, 4 cyl.AV7.76.67.2169
2024Kicks · Mid-size · Regular gasoline1.6 L, 4 cyl.AV7.76.67.2169
2023Kicks · Mid-size · Regular gasoline1.6 L, 4 cyl.AV7.76.67.2169
2022Kicks · Mid-size · Regular gasoline1.6 L, 4 cyl.AV7.76.67.2169
2021Kicks · Mid-size · Regular gasoline1.6 L, 4 cyl.AV7.76.67.2169
2020Kicks · Mid-size · Regular gasoline1.6 L, 4 cyl.AV7.76.67.2169
2019Kicks · Mid-size · Regular gasoline1.6 L, 4 cyl.AV7.76.67.2169
2018Kicks · Mid-size · Regular gasoline1.6 L, 4 cyl.AV7.76.67.2169

Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada

In New Zealand

554 Kicks cars are on the New Zealand register; 100% arrived as used imports.

Model yearRegisteredSold new in NZUsed imports
2025101
2024505
2023404
202245045
20212770277
20202220222

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0

New registrations in Europe

2 new Nissan Kicks cars registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland between 2022 and 2022, from the European Environment Agency's CO₂ monitoring of every new car. In 2022 the largest markets were Spain (2).

YearNew carsLargest marketsMass kgCO₂ g/kmPower kW
20222Spain1,14298 (WLTP)90

Averages are weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value (NEDC until the WLTP switch). European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · re-use permitted with acknowledgement

Recalls

10 campaigns cover the Kicks.

26V331000 · Electrical system21 May 2026 · 2025, 2026

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."

26V145000 · Seats13 Mar 2026 · 2026

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."

26V023000 · Latches/locks/linkages20 Jan 2026 · 2026

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."

25V324000 · Back over prevention4 Jun 2025 · 2025

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Frontier and Kicks vehicles. The center information display unit may display a blank screen when shifted into reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

25V188000 · Equipment17 Apr 2025 · 2025

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Kicks vehicles. The certification label may have been printed with the incorrect Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) values, which can result in the vehicle being overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification." Additionally, certain 2025 Nissan Kicks SR trim level vehicles equipped with an optional 19-inch wheel package may have a certification label that states an incorrect wheel size. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

24V969000 · Electrical system23 Dec 2024 · 2025

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Kicks vehicles. The "Shift-to-Park" warning may not activate as intended when the vehicle is shut off and still in a gear other than "Park." As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."

24V154000 · Air bags27 Feb 2024 · 2023, 2024

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.

23V496000 · Steering18 Jul 2023 · 2021

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021 Versa and Kicks vehicles. An intermittent electrical connection in the electric power steering (EPS) torque sensor can disable the power steering assist.

22V693000 · Steering15 Sept 2022 · 2021

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021 Versa and Kicks vehicles. An intermittent electrical connection in the electric power steering (EPS) torque sensor can disable the power steering assist.

19V654000 · Back over prevention12 Sept 2019 · 2018, 2019

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Titan Diesel, Versa Note and Versa Sedan vehicles, as well as Infiniti Q50, Q60, QX30 and QX80 vehicles. Additionally included are 2019 Nissan GT-R and Taxi and Infiniti QX50, QX60, Q70, Q70L vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

NHTSA recalls