2023 Nissan Kicks recalls and problems

The 2023 Nissan Kicks has 1 recall and 18 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is engine.

2023 Nissan Kicks
Photo: 2023 Nissan Kicks by Bull-Doser, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
How the 2023 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Lowest complaint count among 9 Kicks model years — 8th most.

1recalls
18complaints
1crashes
0fires
0injuries
64,000median 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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1 recall

Air Bags

Feb 27, 2024 · NHTSA campaign 24V154000 · 351 vehicles

Problem: 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 bag to deploy improperly.

Risk: An air bag that deploys improperly may not protect the driver as intended during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy & notes

Dealers will replace the front driver's air bag assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's numbers for this recall are PD103, PD104, and PMA34.

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

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

2023 vs. other Nissan Kicks years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2023. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2023 Nissan Kicks have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2023 Nissan Kicks, the latest from Feb 27, 2024 (air bags). 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 2023 Nissan Kicks?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention engine (5), forward collision avoidance (5), electrical system (4). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.