2025 Nissan Kicks Problems
Compared with other Nissan Kicks years
Too new to compare
- Model years are compared once their first three years of complaints are in; the 2025 can be compared from 2028.
- Most reported part: Other or unknown (9 complaints).
- 4 recall campaigns on record. A VIN search at nhtsa.gov/recalls shows open recalls for a specific vehicle.
Nearby years with fewer complaints than typical and no open NHTSA investigation: 2023
Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated
- Complaints
- 42filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 8,479miles, 12 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 4campaigns on record
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
- NHTSA crash rating
- 4 / 5stars overall, 3 rated versions
- EPA fuel economy
- 33 mpgcombined, 1.6L 4-cyl FWD · 31 city / 36 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2025 Nissan Kicks (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 42 consumer complaints for the 2025 Nissan Kicks. The part named most often is other or unknown, with 9 complaints (21% of the total), followed by visibility (8) and electrical system (6). 12 of the complaints include a mileage, and 92% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 8,479 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns and 15 technical service bulletins for this model year.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Other or unknown9 21%
- Electrical system6 14%
- Steering5 12%
- Body and structure4 9.5%
- Fuel system3 7.1%
- Wheels3 7.1%
- Exterior lighting2 4.8%
Also reported: Lane departure (2), Suspension (2), Air bags (1), Engine (1), Equipment (1).
Example complaints
Other or unknown: “My family and I departed the dealership around 7:27 PM with our 2025 Nissan Kicks that only had 4,500 miles on it. My step son and I were driving the new car home. We got maybe a mile from our house and I heard a small pop and started smelling gas really bad. Once we pulled onto our road I heard another pop, all of the lights came on the dash and a bunch of white smoke came from the hood of the car. I put the car in park and turned the engine off and got me and my step son out to the car. …”
NHTSA complaint #11751256, filed 2026-07Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): “On or about 01/13/2025 my windshield cracked spontaneously during normal highway driving. As this is a brand new vehicle I find that Nissan needs to investigate the quality control of their windshield installation for the 2025 Kicks models. I have found many people online via facebook or reddit who have made similar complaints regarding their brand new 2025 Kicks windshield cracking within the last 3 months. …”
NHTSA complaint #11711002, filed 2026-01Electrical system: “January 15, 2025 (~1,000 miles): Infotainment system was black at startup. Vehicle was beeping and flashing warning/service lights. System would not shut off. This occurred three times within the first week. I contacted the selling dealer for guidance. No documentation was provided for that initial report. • I was unable to bring the vehicle in immediately due to a family medical emergency but continued reporting the issue. • Prior to February 7, 2025: I contacted Deery Nissan regarding the ongoing infotainment malfunction and water leaking through the rear hatch during a car wash. …”
NHTSA complaint #11719426, filed 2026-02Steering: “The contact owns a 2025 Nissan Kicks. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle with the telescoping steering wheel locked into position, the steering wheel erroneously moved from the locked position. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 35,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11726664, filed 2026-03, 35,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
92% of the 12 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 500 and 11,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
This model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2025 Nissan Kicks. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Side pole | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kicks · SUV AWD | ★★★★☆ | 3 / 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 · 17.9% risk |
| Kicks · SUV FWD | ★★★★☆ | 3 / 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 · 19.8% risk |
| Kicks Play · SUV FWD | ★★★★☆ | 4 / 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 · 15.5% risk |
Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2025 model year: forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard, automatic emergency braking standard.
Neighbouring years: 2024: same overall rating; 2026: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2025 Nissan Kicks version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kicks FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | CVT | 28 | 35 | 31 | $2,150 |
| Kicks AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | CVT | 27 | 34 | 30 | $2,250 |
| Kicks Play FWD | 1.6L 4-cyl | CVT | 31 | 36 | 33 | $2,050 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
- 26V331000May 21, 2026Electrical system › Instrument cluster/panelCovers: Nissan Kicks 2025–2026
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Kicks vehicles. A software error in the combination meter may cause the screen display to go partially or fully blank. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal…
- 25V324000Jun 4, 2025Back over prevention › SoftwareCovers: Nissan Kicks 2025, Frontier 2025
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Frontier and Kicks vehicles. The center information display unit may display a blank screen when shifted into reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety…
- 25V188000Apr 17, 2025Equipment › Other › LabelsCovers: Nissan Kicks 2025
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Kicks vehicles. The certification label may have been printed with the incorrect Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) values, which can result in the vehicle…
- 24V969000Dec 23, 2024Electrical system › Body control module/bcmCovers: Nissan Kicks 2025
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Kicks vehicles. The "Shift-to-Park" warning may not activate as intended when the vehicle is shut off and still in a gear other than "Park." As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the…
Recall details for the 2025 Nissan Kicks → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 15 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11033026May 1, 2026Fuel system. FUEL FILLER TUBE LOWER SEAL IS LEAKING AND DTC P0456 IS STORED IN THE ECM This bulletin is no longer active. Please discard previous versions of NTB26-006.
- 11031721Apr 15, 2026Engine. MIL ON WITH DTC P0181 STORED IN THE ECM IF YOU CONFIRM The customer states the MIL is ON but the vehicle does not have any drivability concerns or reduced power message in the combination meter, AND…
- 11031705Apr 13, 2026Body and structure. CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “Certification Label” or “VIN Plate/Label” may be needed. HINT…
- 11031704Apr 13, 2026Body and structure. CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “Certification Label” or “VIN Plate/Label” may be needed. HINT…
- 11028683Feb 2, 2026Fuel system. FUEL FILLER TUBE LOWER SEAL IS LEAKING AND DTC P0456 IS STORED IN THE ECM IF YOU CONFIRM The vehicle has a visible leak with a smoke machine test coming from the fuel filler tube lower seal, AND DTC…
- 11028691Jan 7, 2026Engine. VENT CONTROL VALVE IN ACTIVE TEST INOPERATIVE IN CONSULT 4 SERVICE INFORMATION An issue in CONSULT 4 has been identified in “EVAP system close” in Work support. · After selecting the "EVAP system…
- 11024392Oct 21, 2025Body and structure. CAMPAIGN BULLETIN Monroney Label NCAP Rating Reference: PD171, PMA54 Date: September 26, 2025 Attention: Dealer Principal, Sales, Service & Parts Managers *****Dealer Announcement***** To ensure…
- 11024391Oct 1, 2025Body and structure. ACTION Date: October 2, 2025 To: FOMs, DOMs, RAMs, & RGMs Subject: LAUNCH PD172 PMA55 Multi Model Monroney Bumper Label – QA – Dealer Announcement and Procedure ACTION: FOMs & DOMs are asked to…
- 11018807May 15, 2025Engine. SERVICE INFORMATION FOR DTC B2F70-01 AND/OR B2F70-02 STORED IN THE ECM SERVICE INFORMATION If either DTC B2F70-01 and/or B2F70-02 for “STOP LAMP” is stored in the ECM, check the gap measurement for…
- 11015913Mar 12, 2025Body and structure. LEFT AND/OR RIGHT REAR DOOR REAR SASH COVER IS LOOSE OR MISSING IF YOU CONFIRM Either the left and/or the right Rear Door Rear Sash Cover is loose or missing. HINT: A loose Rear Door Rear Sash Cover…
Other model years of the Nissan Kicks
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 | 2,086 | 3 | 4 | 31 | — | Too new |
| 2025 | 42 | 8,479 | 4 | 4 | 33 | Too new to compare | Too new |
| 2024 | 40 | 21,421 | 1 | 4 | 33 | Too new to compare | Too new |
| 2023 | 34 | 50,550 | 1 | 4 | 33 | 12 · Fewer | Too new |
| 2022 | 24 | 10,150 | 0 | 4 | 33 | — | Rising |
| 2021 | 78 | 68,508 | 2 | 4 | 33 | 60 · Typical | Stable |
| 2020 | 98 | 6,000 | 0 | 4 | 33 | 50 · Typical | Rising |
| 2019 | 134 | 18,000 | 1 | 4 | 33 | 52 · Typical | Rising |
| 2018 | 86 | 6,000 | 1 | — | 33 | 35 · Fewer | Stable |
All Nissan Kicks model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2025 Nissan Kicks have?
NHTSA recorded 42 consumer complaints for the 2025 Nissan Kicks as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2025 Nissan Kicks is reported most often?
Other or unknown is named most often, in 9 complaints (21% of the total), followed by visibility with 8.
Has the 2025 Nissan Kicks been recalled?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How did the 2025 Nissan Kicks do in NHTSA crash tests?
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2025 Nissan Kicks 4 out of 5 stars overall, across 3 rated versions (body style and drive). Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.
What gas mileage does the 2025 Nissan Kicks get?
The EPA rates the 2025 Nissan Kicks (Kicks Play, 1.6L 4-cyl) at 33 mpg combined, 31 city and 36 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,050 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 2025 Nissan Kicks reported?
Among the 12 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 8,479 miles and the middle half falls between 500 and 11,000 miles; 92% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
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. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.