2021 Nissan Kicks: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 72 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 2 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
72
Complaints
2
Recalls
6
Crash reports
0
Fire reports
2
Injuries
55.6
Severity index
Severity index 55.6 - Medium. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
Among the 90 2021 vehicles we track with at least 40 complaints on file, the 2021 Nissan Kicks ranks 43 of 90 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 52% of its model-year peers. See the full 2021 ranking.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | 24 | 33.3% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 15 | 20.8% |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 15 | 20.8% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 11 | 15.3% |
| POWER TRAIN | 7 | 9.7% |
| ENGINE | 7 | 9.7% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 5 | 6.9% |
| AIR BAGS | 4 | 5.6% |
The single most-reported system is STRUCTURE, cited in 24 of 72 complaints (33.3%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4 |
| 2022 | 29 |
| 2023 | 13 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 14 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 10 |
Complaint volume is broadly steady year over year.
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22V693000 | 15/09/2022 | STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | 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. |
| 23V496000 | 18/07/2023 | STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | 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. |
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.