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Forward collision avoidancePart report

2021 Nissan Kicks Forward collision avoidance Problems

Complaints
15about this part
Share
19%of 78 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the forward collision avoidance of the 2021 Nissan Kicks, 19% of the 78 complaints for this model year. 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.

“Hello, this has happened multiple times within a year & a half of having the vehicle (bought in Jan 2023) where the Front Collision Warning will randomly go off during anytime of the day, even at night. I have also had all the side collision warnings just stay yellow in the screen while driving. Just recently when I was driving in the mountains of GA, I had everything go off & the Forward Driving Aids Temporarily Disabled.”

NHTSA complaint #11601753, filed 2024-07

“I have experienced my forward collision warning light coming on when driving toward the sun in the mornings on my way to work. When I go into a shade it turns off but immediately pops back on and slows my car down when I return into the sunlight. It has not done this since I bought in July 2021 until last week.”

NHTSA complaint #11435658, filed 2021-10

“While I’m driving, usually while I’m on the freeway, my 2021 Nissan Kicks will think I’m about to get into a head on collision and try to brake for me. I get warnings that come onto my dash and my emergency brake light will come on. This happens about 2-3 times a week and seems to be happening more frequently. My car is still under warranty and I’ve taken it into the dealership three times now and they can’t seem to find an issue.”

NHTSA complaint #11500904, filed 2023-01

“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

“The vehicle has a sensor in the front that will auto brake if it thinks I will crash into something . However many times it’s braked there’s been nothing in front of the car. I’ll have great distance between my car and the one in front of me. There have been at least 4 incidents since I’ve owned the car (1 year). There’s no active recalls, and the light will flash that I’m going to hit something until I shut off the car. Once I turn it back on the warning collision light is gone.”

NHTSA complaint #11649368, filed 2025-03

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Forward collision avoidance: other model years

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

Other parts of the 2021 Nissan Kicks

Body and structure
24 complaintsOther or unknown
16 complaintsElectrical system
12 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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