Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | 1.4× | 3 | Steering | Few |
| 2025 | 41 | 3.0× | 4 | Window & Wiper | Avoid |
| 2024 | 38 | 1.2× | 1 | Window & Wiper | Average |
| 2023 | 18 | −59% | 1 | Collision Avoidance | Good |
| 2022 | 23 | −56% | — | Collision Avoidance | Good |
| 2021 | 78 | typical | 2 | Body | Average |
| 2020 | 97 | typical | — | Collision Avoidance | Average |
| 2019 | 134 | — | 1 | Collision Avoidance | Limited data |
| 2018 | 86 | — | 1 | Electrical | Limited data |
* Complaints compared with the median Kicks year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Nissan Kicks problems
Latest Nissan Kicks recalls
Electrical system › Instrument cluster/panel
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."
Remedy: Dealers will resume the software reprogramming of the combination meter software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 6, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261.
Seats
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.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the front seat assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 18, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261.
Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch
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.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the door strikers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 17, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261.
Back over prevention › Software
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."
Remedy: Dealers will update the software on the vehicle's center information display, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 10, 2025. The manufacturer numbers for this recall are PD152 and PMA48.
Equipment › Other › Labels
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.
Remedy: Dealers will install new labels, free of charge. Additionally, dealers will mail replacement labels to owners. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2025.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Nissan Kicks should you avoid?
2025 — this year has the most complaints relative to other Kicks years at the same age, led by windows, wipers & sunroof problems in the 2025.
What is the best year for the Nissan Kicks?
2023 has the fewest complaints compared with other Kicks years at the same age, followed by 2022. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.
What are the most common Nissan Kicks problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the driver assistance (143), electrical system (117) and engine & cooling (101). Collision Avoidance complaints peak in the 2019 model year.
How many recalls has the Nissan Kicks had?
10 recalls across 2018–2026. The model year with the most is 2025. See all Nissan Kicks recalls by year.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.