2019 Nissan Kicks Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Kicks years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 4 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 134 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Nissan Kicks. That is the most of any Kicks model year in the database (9 years). The most reported problem area is forward collision avoidance (43 complaints, 32%), typically at around 55,000 miles. Complaints mention 5 crashes, 3 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 134owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 5complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2019 Nissan Kicks problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 43 | 32% | 55,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 39 | 29% | 22,452 | — | — |
| Engine | 35 | 26% | 23,500 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 31 | 23% | 10,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 19 | 14% | 77,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 17 | 13% | 5,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 15 | 11% | 105,800 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 11 | 8% | 8,125 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 5 | 4% | 34,600 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 4 | 3% | 45,687 | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 4 | 3% | 42,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 4 | 3% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 4 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 2% | 67,736 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 1% | 12,593 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 1% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 1% | 241 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2019 Nissan Kicks recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Problem: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Titan Diesel, Versa Note and Versa Sedan vehicles, as well as Infiniti Q50, Q60, QX30 and QX80 vehicles. Additionally included are 2019 Nissan GT-R and Taxi and Infiniti QX50, QX60, Q70, Q70L vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Nissan will notify owners in phases, having dealers update the back-up camera settings software, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2019 and all affected VINs should be activated. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
When driving in rainy, snowy/icy, or wet conditions, water/slush impacts the front sensors/MAF sensor, causing the engine to shudder, stall, and shut off completely while in drive. The ABS, battery, and oil lights instantly flash on the dashboard, and the Automatic Emergency Braking system…
My vehicle has experienced transmission-related issues that have affected its safety, reliability, and overall performance. The symptoms include hesitation during acceleration, delayed response when pressing the accelerator, jerking, loss of power, and unpredictable driving behavior. These issues…
The front driverâs side coil spring broke. The front passenger side was showing signs of premature wear. Nissan does not just sell the coil spring, so a strut assembly had to be purchased for both sides. This was a very expensive repair.
Frequently and randomly I get errors on my dash for the front collision sensor and slippery roads warning. This seems to occur for no reason as all while I am driving. When this happens my RPM's drop and my car will stall at red lights or stop signs. In a few instances, my car has refused to…
I was trapped inside my car because the driver side door lock actuator was broken. I had the door lock actuator replaced at a Nissan dealership who verified the problem. There was an issue where the driver side door would not lock properly with the key fob. When I tried to unlock the door with the…
Other Nissan Kicks years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Kicks | 8 | 3 |
| 2025 Kicks | 40 | 4 |
| 2024 Kicks | 38 | 1 |
| 2023 Kicks | 18 | 1 |
| 2022 Kicks | 23 | 0 |
| 2021 Kicks | 78 | 2 |
| 2020 Kicks | 97 | 0 |
| 2019 | 134 | 1 |
| 2018 Kicks | 86 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Nissan Kicks?
Owners most often report forward collision avoidance, electrical system, engine problems. The top one, forward collision avoidance, accounts for 43 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2019 Nissan Kicks?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2019 Nissan Kicks a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Kicks model years, the 2019 has far more complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.