2020 Nissan Kicks: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 92 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 0 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
92
Complaints
0
Recalls
7
Crash reports
0
Fire reports
3
Injuries
56.5
Severity index
Severity index 56.5 - Medium. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
Among the 103 2020 vehicles we track with at least 40 complaints on file, the 2020 Nissan Kicks ranks 47 of 103 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 54% of its model-year peers. See the full 2020 ranking.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 34 | 37.0% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 26 | 28.3% |
| ENGINE | 20 | 21.7% |
| POWER TRAIN | 18 | 19.6% |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 13 | 14.1% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 12 | 13.0% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 11 | 12.0% |
| LANE DEPARTURE | 10 | 10.9% |
The single most-reported system is FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE, cited in 34 of 92 complaints (37.0%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 8 |
| 2021 | 12 |
| 2022 | 12 |
| 2023 | 9 |
| 2024 | 16 |
| 2025 | 26 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 9 |
Complaint volume is rising - the last three years carry 1.6x the filings of the three before them, which usually signals a wear-related defect surfacing with age.
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.