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2021 Nissan Kicks Electrical system Problems

Complaints
12about this part
Share
15%of 78 total for the year
Median mileage
9,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the electrical system of the 2021 Nissan Kicks, 15% of the 78 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 9,000 miles. 1 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 car won’t accelerate pass 40mph , ABS light will turn on , it completely stopped on the free way. I waited 5 minutes and the car started running. I d been doing this since march 2026. Got a diagnosis they thought it was a wheel bearings and sensor but the car didn’t accelerate again. And stopped working.”

NHTSA complaint #11770181, filed 2026-10

“When I start my car it says collusion warning and skid sliding warning. It don't happen every time but it does happen randomly and beeps while I'm driving the entire time. Happens daily when it's cold like winter, but not as much thru warm weather like spring summer. I've never had a collusion in the 1 1/2 I've had my car while being the only owner!”

NHTSA complaint #11534717, filed 2023-07

“I was driving at a speed of 32 no other cars around. All of a sudden I hear some buzzing and feel vibration, and I see a hazard icon in the dash flashing. It was a white triangle outlined in red with a red exclamation mark inside of the triangle. The car slowed dramatically almost stopping as the alarm or buzzing sounded. Then all at once the alarm stopped and the car resumed speed.”

NHTSA complaint #11661572, filed 2025-05

“My vehicle has a serious safety defect involving the braking system and related electronic controls. The vehicle is available for inspection at any time. The main failure is sudden, unintended braking without me pressing the pedal. On November 5, 2025, around 6:20 p.m., the vehicle brake-checked in traffic and almost caused a rear-end collision. This continues to put my safety and the safety of others at risk every time I drive, but I have no other transportation for work. …”

NHTSA complaint #11699469, filed 2025-11

“I have been having to constantly replace key fobe batteries since I bought it in May of 2025 needing jumps although auto zone said it shows no issues with battery ? Often no key detection I just changed the batteries at dealership but everyday just about I need a jump it’s frustrating, dealership was trying to sell me a battery? My antifreeze is low Nissan said it’s the overflow because it looks empty auto zone also said I needed it. Fluids should have been topped off at time of purchase. And was told that stuff lasts forever help!”

NHTSA complaint #11719792, filed 2026-02

Related service bulletins

Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2026222%
2025614%
202438%
2023824%
202228%
20211215%
20202728%
20193929%
20182327%

Other parts of the 2021 Nissan Kicks

Body and structure
24 complaintsOther or unknown
16 complaintsForward collision avoidance
15 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsEngine
9 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsLane departure
2 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2021 Nissan Kicks

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 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