Model year
2026 Nissan Kicks
NHTSA lists 3 recalls and 8 complaints for the 2026 Nissan Kicks (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are UNKNOWN OR OTHER (4), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (2), STEERING (2). NHTSA rated 2 variants 4 stars overall. EPA rates it 30–31 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,150–$2,250, 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
26V331000 · May 21, 2026
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…
26V145000 · Mar 13, 2026
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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements…
26V023000 · Jan 20, 2026
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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the…
Complaints
8 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 0, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV N/A AWD | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.179 | NHTSA photo |
| SUV N/A FWD | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.198 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kicks · 2L · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 28 | 35 | 31 | — | — | $2,150 |
| Kicks AWD · 2L · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 27 | 34 | 30 | — | — | $2,250 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2026 Nissan Kicks at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.