Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2026 Nissan Kicks, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Unknown or other4
- Wheels2
- Electrical system2
- Steering2
- Engine1
- Power train1
- Visibility1
- Fuel/propulsion system1
- Vehicle speed control1
- Service brakes1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 2026 Nissan Kicks failed the safety check 0.02% of the time — 89% less often than the average 2026 passenger car (0.16%). Median odometer at inspection: 12 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-star results for 2 variants; 0 of 2 rated variants score five stars overall. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 NISSAN KICKS SUV N/A AWD | ★★★★☆ | 17.9 % |
| 2026 NISSAN KICKS SUV N/A FWD | ★★★★☆ | 19.8 % |
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
- Forward collision warning
- Standard
- Lane departure warning
- Standard
- Best overall rating
- 4 / 5
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 2 variants: combined 7.4–7.8 L/100 km (about 30–32 mpg US), CO₂ 174–183 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kicks · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline | 8.1 | 6.6 | 7.4 |
| Kicks AWD · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline | 8.5 | 6.9 | 7.8 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls in Canada
2 Transport Canada recalls for the 2026 Nissan Kicks.
| 2026250 21 May 2026 | Lights And Instruments Issue: On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the instrument cluster not to display when the vehicle is started. As a result, you may not be able… |
| 2026016 20 Jan 2026 | Structure Issue: On certain vehicles, the door strikers may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the strikers could break and allow the doors to open while… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
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."
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."
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."
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words