Model year
2023 Nissan Kicks
NHTSA lists 1 recall and 18 complaints for the 2023 Nissan Kicks (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (4), FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING (4), POWER TRAIN (4). NHTSA rated 2 variants 4 stars overall. EPA rates it 33 mpg combined (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,050, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2018 86 complaints
- 2019 134 complaints
- 2020 97 complaints
- 2021 78 complaints
- 2022 23 complaints
- 2023 18 complaints
- 2024 38 complaints
- 2025 42 complaints
- 2026 8 complaints
- 2027 0 complaints
Recalls
24V154000 · Feb 27, 2024
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
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…
Complaints
18 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 1, fire flag on 0, injury field 0, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
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Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early Release SUV FWD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.155 | NHTSA photo |
| Later Release SUV FWD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.155 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kicks · 1.6L · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 31 | 36 | 33 | — | — | $2,050 |
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