2020 Nissan Kicks Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Kicks years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- 4 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 97 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Nissan Kicks. That ranks 2nd out of 9 Kicks model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is forward collision avoidance (34 complaints, 35%), typically at around 45 miles. Complaints mention 7 crashes, 3 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 97owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 7complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2020 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 | 34 | 35% | 45 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 27 | 28% | 59,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 21 | 22% | 54,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 20 | 21% | 1,779 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 13 | 13% | 1,377 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 12 | 12% | 7,850 | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 10 | 10% | 29,520 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 10 | 10% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 7 | 7% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 5 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 3% | 32,501 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 2% | 55,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1% | 3,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1% | 197 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 1% | 59,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 1% | 22,485 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 1% | 55,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1% | 800 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 1% | 22,485 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2020 Nissan Kicks recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2020 Nissan Kicks.
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.
Date: XXXTo:National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)1200 New Jersey Avenue, SEWest BuildingWashington, DC 20590From:[XXX] [XXX]: FORMAL VEHICLE SAFETY COMPLAINT â Sudden Loss of Propulsion and Traffic Hesitation / 2020 Nissan Kicks (VIN: [XXX])To…
The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Kicks. While driving from a stop, the vehicle started sputtering and lost motive power. While driving 70 MPH, the vehicle unintendedly decelerated to 45 MPH while driving uphill with the RPM elevated. The failure occurred while the outdoor temperature was above 95…
My tire is 205 50r17 and they gave me a 235 tire which made my car feel funny . Iâve been sitting here for an hour waiting on a tire and they messed up my rim
My car when in over 95 degree weather, literally will not have power to get up hills and starts to jerk and looses power to make the hills. When the temps outside are cooler the car works fine. I live in [XXX] and I drive long distance to work. I also have a [XXX] son that has to be in the car with…
My 2020 Nissan Kicks with 62,000 miles, went into limp mode on XXX and after a diagnostic test by the Pinnacle Nissan dealership in Scottsdale ([XXX]), it was determined a "Throttle Body Replacement" was needed. I paid $1,143.69 for that work. On XXX, the car went into limp mode again while on 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 | 97 | 0 |
| 2019 Kicks | 134 | 1 |
| 2018 Kicks | 86 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Nissan Kicks?
Owners most often report forward collision avoidance, electrical system, power train problems. The top one, forward collision avoidance, accounts for 34 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2020 Nissan Kicks?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2020 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 2020 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.