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2020 Nissan Kicks Air bags Problems

Complaints
7about this part
Share
7%of 98 total for the year
Median mileage
30,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the air bags of the 2020 Nissan Kicks, 7% of the 98 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 30,000 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Kicks. The contact stated while stopped at a traffic signal, a truck with a snow plow came up on the driver's side of the vehicle where a corner of the plow crashed into the passenger rear driver-side door, and then crashed into the driver's side door. The corner of the plow had torn a gash through the passenger door. The contact stated that both the rear passenger and driver's door glass had shattered. The driver's door was crushed but had not been penetrated by the corner of the plow. …”

NHTSA complaint #11497749, filed 2022-12, 22,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Kicks. The contact stated that the front driver's side air bag warning light was illuminated. The Forward Collision Avoidance feature independently activated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was informed that parts were not yet available. In addition, the contact was advised that the fee for the front driver's side air bag replacement would be paid out of pocket. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact later discovered that the dealer had activated the front driver's air bag sensor without permission. …”

NHTSA complaint #11579718, filed 2024-03, 30,000 miles

“Abs, ccs cruise control, air pressure monitor, laser/radar, intelligence key, radar stain, center sonar, radar circuit unit,airbag lights Poa90 recall engine control module, transmission, collison lights, pre-existing damages, it has defects it started intermittent stalling at 66,541 miles upon buying it at 59,290 miles. All the dashboard lights on. It's a hazards it's to risky it won't start sometimes it leaves us on the side of the road. Sometimes we have to tow it.4”

NHTSA complaint #11690452, filed 2025-09

“The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Kicks. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 MPH while making a turn, a second speeding vehicle crashed into the front drivers side of the vehicle causing significant damage to the front driver side. During the crash neither the front driver side air bag or the front passenger side air bag had deployed. No injuries were reported. A police report was taken at the scene and the vehicle was towed away. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11478748, filed 2022-08, 60,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Air bags: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202512%
202413%
202313%
202145%
202077%
201943%
201822%

Other parts of the 2020 Nissan Kicks

Forward collision avoidance
35 complaints
Electrical system
27 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
21 complaints
Engine
20 complaints
Fuel system
13 complaints
Other or unknown
13 complaints
Brakes
11 complaints
Lane departure
10 complaints
Vehicle speed control
6 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
5 complaints
Steering
3 complaints
Body and structure
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2020 Nissan Kicks

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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