Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2021 Nissan Kicks has 2 recalls, 66 complaints, and a 4-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
2
Recalls
66
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 8, 2026
22V693000
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021 Versa and Kicks vehicles. An intermittent electrical connection in the electric power s...
23V496000
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021 Versa and Kicks vehicles. An intermittent electrical connection in the electric power s...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2021 Nissan Kicks SUV FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 19, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | I have noticed on more than one occasion the dashboard panel suddenly pops up these RED BRACKET LINE... |
| Feb 19, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I have been having to constantly replace key fobe batteries since I bought it in May of 2025 needing... |
| Nov 21, 2025 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | The likely failed component is the Electronic Steering Column Lock (ESCL). Associated systems includ... |
| Nov 17, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Apple Play/radio do not turn on once the car is started. I brought it to the dealer and was told tha... |
| Nov 5, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | My vehicle has a serious safety defect involving the braking system and related electronic controls.... |
| Nov 3, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2021 Nissan Kicks. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 MPH, there w... |
| Aug 8, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | While driving the car seems to be stalling, slowing down while I’m driving. The car feels like it do... |
| Jun 10, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I’ve been going in the dealership a lot regarding this car since I’ve purchase the car On 10/09 I ... |
| May 22, 2025 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | car will not accelerate after pressing gas pedal all the way down; has jerking motion to get it to g... |
| May 13, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I was driving at a speed of 32 no other cars around. All of a sudden I hear some buzzing and feel vi... |
| Mar 11, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | The vehicle has a sensor in the front that will auto brake if it thinks I will crash into something ... |
| Mar 5, 2025 | AIR BAGS | The contact owned a 2021 Nissan Kicks. The contact stated that his wife was stopped in traffic when ... |
| Mar 1, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Drivers door won't open from inside or outside I can climb out passenger seat when this happens and ... |
| Jan 3, 2025 | STEERING | Something or Power steering seems to be affected, especially more so during rainy or snowy seasons. ... |
| Nov 25, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE | We have had several problems with our 2021 Nissan Kicks, all of which are safety concerns, and all o... |
| Nov 25, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Aloha, TSB NTB22-028 and NTB23‑018, March 2023 clearly a defect pattern in the infotainment system... |
| Oct 15, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2021 Nissan Kicks. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the v... |
| Jun 30, 2024 | STRUCTURE | Drivers side door lock will not function properly. The remote will successfully lock/unlock all of t... |
| Jun 4, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | At 54,000 miles on my car my car was shaking and not wanting to go past 20miles an hour. My check en... |
| May 25, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,LANE DEPARTURE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Hello, this has happened multiple times within a year & a half of having the vehicle (bought in Jan ... |