2021 Nissan Kicks Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 4%of 78 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the steering of the 2021 Nissan Kicks, 4% of the 78 complaints for this model year. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
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.
“I had a noise and highway vibration in my 2021 Nissan Kicks. Brought it to the dealer and was told the front axle nut was loose. They said it is a common issue. There is a TSB on it but I believe it is a safety issue due to it being a loose axle nut and vibration”
NHTSA complaint #11756958, filed 2026-08“Something or Power steering seems to be affected, especially more so during rainy or snowy seasons. Wheel needs no assistance to turn and turn very easily as I turned/spun it to one side and other. Seems to go passed its lock point. Especially noticeable during reverse and park/when parking.”
NHTSA complaint #11642044, filed 2025-02Related recalls
- 23V496000Jul 18, 2023Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021 Versa and Kicks vehicles. An intermittent electrical connection in the electric power steering…Covers: Nissan Kicks 2021, Versa 2021
- 22V693000Sep 15, 2022Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021 Versa and Kicks vehicles. An intermittent electrical connection in the electric power steering…Covers: Nissan Kicks 2021, Versa 2021
Related service bulletins
- 10243708Sep 21, 2023DIAGNOSIS OF VEHICLE PULL (DRIFT) AND/OR STEERING WHEEL OFF-CENTER This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of…
- 10232652Feb 22, 2023DIAGNOSIS OF VEHICLE PULL (DRIFT) AND/OR STEERING WHEEL OFF-CENTER This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of…
- 10212021Mar 8, 2022Steering Column Dealer Inventory ***** Dealer Announcement ***** Nissan is now updating the temporary hold on 6 specific model year 2021 Kicks® vehicles identified in Service…
Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 2021 Nissan Kicks
24 complaintsOther or unknown
16 complaintsForward collision avoidance
15 complaintsElectrical system
12 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsEngine
9 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsAir bags
4 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology