2021 Nissan Kicks recalls and problems

The 2021 Nissan Kicks has 2 recalls and 78 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is structure.

How the 2021 compares

High

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

High complaint count among 9 Kicks model years — 4th most.

2recalls

78complaints

6crashes

0fires

2injuries

83,015median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.

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2 recalls

Steering

Jul 18, 2023 · NHTSA campaign 23V496000 · 11,824 vehicles

Problem: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021 Versa and Kicks vehicles. An intermittent electrical connection in the electric power steering (EPS) torque sensor can disable the power steering assist.

Risk: Loss of power steering assist can increase the steering effort required, especially at low speeds, and increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy & notes

Dealers will inspect the steering column torque sensor lot code and replace the steering column assembly, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 8, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PMA26. This recall involves vehicles that were previously inspected, but did not receive a steering column replacement, under recall number 22V-693. These vehicles will need to be reinspected for this recall.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Steering

Sep 15, 2022 · NHTSA campaign 22V693000 · 20,040 vehicles

Risk: Loss of power steering assist can increase the steering effort required, especially at low speeds, and increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy & notes

Dealers will inspect the steering column torque sensor lot code, and replace the column, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 9, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's numbers for this recall are PMA10 / PMA25.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Structure24

Unknown or other16

Forward Collision Avoidance15

Vehicle Speed Control3

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2021 vs. other Nissan Kicks years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2021. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2021 Nissan Kicks have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns covering the 2021 Nissan Kicks, the latest from Jul 18, 2023 (steering). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2021 Nissan Kicks?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention structure (24), unknown or other (16), forward collision avoidance (15). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.