2023 Nissan Kicks Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Kicks years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 8th of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 4 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Nissan Kicks. That ranks 8th out of 9 Kicks model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is forward collision avoidance (5 complaints, 28%). Complaints mention 1 crash. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 18owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2023 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 | 5 | 28% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 4 | 22% | 64,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 4 | 22% | 57,866 | — | — |
| Engine | 3 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 2 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 11% | 36,050 | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 2 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 6% | 35,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2023 Nissan Kicks recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
Problem: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2024 Titan, Frontier, Infiniti QX60, Pathfinder, 2023-2024 Sentra, Versa, Kicks, Infiniti QX50, and 2023 Rogue vehicles. Due to a manufacturing issue, the driver's air bag inflator may absorb moisture, and cause the air bag to deploy improperly.
Risk: An air bag that deploys improperly may not protect the driver as intended during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the front driver's air bag assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's numbers for this recall are PD103, PD104, and PMA34.
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.
The first incident was one week after purchasing the vehicle. All of my maintenance lights flashed on after driving my vehicle for several miles. I pulled over and immediately turned my car off and called my mechanic. He immediately came over and my lights flashed on again. He said for me to take…
February 2024: The vehicle was in drive and was stopped at a red light. When the traffic light changed the driver pressed the accelerator. The engine/powertrain did not respond, and the vehicle did not move. The driver turned the car off, then back on. The driver was able to drive the vehicle to a…
September 9, 2026: The vehicle had the same malfunction as in February 2024. The vehicle was in drive and was stopped in a parking lot. When the driver pressed the accelerator there was no response from the engine/powertrain and the vehicle did not move. The ignition was cycled and the vehicle…
The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Kicks. The contact stated that there was a green fluid leaking underneath the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that there were two hoses leaking from the transmission and the…
I find driving my Nissan 2023 Nissan kicks 2023 when I look to my right my rearview mirror obstruct my view. It do not allow me to see completely what Iâm approaching while my car is moving. I have to lean to my right and look under my mirror to get a clear view of what beside me. Or or what I am…
Other Nissan Kicks years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Kicks | 8 | 3 |
| 2025 Kicks | 40 | 4 |
| 2024 Kicks | 38 | 1 |
| 2023 | 18 | 1 |
| 2022 Kicks | 23 | 0 |
| 2021 Kicks | 78 | 2 |
| 2020 Kicks | 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 2023 Nissan Kicks?
Owners most often report forward collision avoidance, electrical system, power train problems. The top one, forward collision avoidance, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2023 Nissan Kicks?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2023 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 2023 has far fewer 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.