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Forward collision avoidancePart report

2020 Nissan Kicks Forward collision avoidance Problems

Complaints
35about this part
Share
36%of 98 total for the year
Median mileage
45miles
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 35 complaints about the forward collision avoidance of the 2020 Nissan Kicks, 36% of the 98 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 45 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Example complaints

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

“When entering tunnel feb system illuminated as though a vehicle had entered the path of the vehicle. Nothing was in the path of the vehicle. Forward motion approximately 45 MPH.”

NHTSA complaint #11405072, filed 2021-03, 45 miles

“The collision warning lights randomly come on, the vehicle loses power suddenly. If I was trying to merge or go on the interstate and suddenly my vehicle loses power while thinking I have enough distance and can accelerate safely but my vehicle just loses power other drivers wouldn’t be able to stop while I was pretty much stuck.”

NHTSA complaint #11597879, filed 2024-07

“Check engine light appears on and throws code p0101, mass air flow sensor. Have changed mass air flow sensor twice, had code cleared at mechanic. Drive 5 miles and BAM check engine light appears. As soon as my car hits 2000 RPM, the front and rear collision lights and traction light come on… my car almost doesn’t move when I press the gas to go after this happens and the rpm’s are up to 3000-4000 just going 30 mph”

NHTSA complaint #11750491, filed 2026-07

“The sensor lights constantly come on and then the engine light comes on. When I got the engine light read, it says I need a new mass airflow sensor. I have replaced this sensor 3 times now and the air filter, the same issue is occurring over and over again. Every sensor light comes on and the car starts to decelerate while you are driving making it difficult to press the gas or accelerate to a higher speed.”

NHTSA complaint #11704269, filed 2025-12

“The LDW sensors do not function and Nissan tells me it would cost 2300.00 to fix the problem. After researching, I find that this is a common, known problem with this make, model and year of vehicle. I feel that NHSTA should get Nissan to issue a recall.”

NHTSA complaint #11610383, filed 2024-08

Related service bulletins

Forward collision avoidance: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2024513%
20231132%
2022625%
20211519%
20203536%
20194332%
20182023%

Other parts of the 2020 Nissan Kicks

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
Air bags
7 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 Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology