2026 Nissan Kicks Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Kicks years
- Not enough data 9th of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 4 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026 Nissan Kicks. That ranks 9th out of 9 Kicks model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is unknown or other (4 complaints, 50%). There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 8owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2026 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown or Other | 4 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 25% | 2,086 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 13% | 2,086 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 13% | 2,086 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2026 Nissan Kicks recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Problem: 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 Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."
Risk: A partial or blank screen display will not show critical safety information such as vehicle speed and warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will resume the software reprogramming of the combination meter software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 6, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261. Nissan's number for this recall is PMA66. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 22, 2026.
Seats
Problem: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2026 Kicks and Sentra vehicles. The hook bracket of the front seat frames may be insufficiently welded, which can cause the front seat frames to become loose. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 207, "Seating Systems" and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Risk: A loose seat may not restrain the occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the front seat assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 18, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261. Nissan's number for this recall is PMA64. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 13, 2026.
Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Problem: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Altima, Sentra, 2025-2026 Frontier, and 2026 Kicks vehicles. The door strikers may have been improperly welded and break, allowing the door to open while moving. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."
Risk: A door that opens unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion increases the risk of injury or a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the door strikers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 17, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261. Nissan's numbers for this recall are PD185 and PMA61. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 28, 2026.
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.
I pulled over in a rest area and the windshield was fine, 2 hrs later I started the car and put the windshield defroster on because it started raining and now there's a crack in my wind shield. I do not see and rock marks or dings anywhere in the windshield. I am taking the car to Nissan on Monday…
2026 Nissan Kicks SV intermittently fails to accelerate despite accelerator pedal application. Vehicle may remain at approximately 20 mph. Dealer has been unable to duplicate the failure despite extended testing. Owner considers the vehicle unsafe because sudden loss of acceleration could result in…
The contact owns 2026 Nissan Kicks. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The brakes and steering wheel were locked. All the warning lights were illuminated. The local dealer was contacted, who confirmed there was a total communication failure across the modules. The vehicle was not…
The issue involves defective malfunction of the dashboard (usb,audio, and sometimes warning lights are hidden then appear) and improperly unbalanced wheels. Which has significantly impacted the safety, reliability, and usability of my vehicle.
This vehicle has an open recall; the dealership has stated that they cannot fix the recall because Nissan doesnât have a solution for it. Consequently, I have had to take it in three times now to have the drive axles replaced. At first they told me they had it fixed and then tell me that itâs…
Other Nissan Kicks years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 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 Kicks | 134 | 1 |
| 2018 Kicks | 86 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2026 Nissan Kicks?
Owners most often report unknown or other, electrical system, steering problems. The top one, unknown or other, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2026 Nissan Kicks?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2026 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 2026 has too little data to compare, 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.