KnownCarProblems2021 Nissan Kicks Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 78 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Nissan Kicks, most often about the body and structure (31% of complaints). It is 4th of 9 Kicks model years by number of complaints and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2021 Nissan Kicks problems
Body and structure
24 complaints · 31%Parts named most often: body.
Driver assistance
16 complaints · 21%Parts named most often: warnings, automatic emergency braking, blind spot detection, adaptive cruise control.
Other or unspecified
16 complaints · 21%Electrical
12 complaints · 15%Parts named most often: integrated trailer brake control.
The contact owns a 2021 Nissan Kicks. The contact stated while driving approximately 15 MPH, she pulled over and put the vehicle in park. Once the vehicle was parked, it continued to roll forward. The vehicle hit a concrete light pole in the parking lot and damaged the driver's side front fender and headlights. No…
Transmission
11 complaints · 14%The contact rented a 2021 Nissan Kicks. The contact stated that while driving at a slow speed in heavy traffic, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. After coming to a complete stop and shifting into park, the contact became aware that the transmission had seized, and the gear selector was unable to shift back…
The contact owns a 2021 Nissan Kicks. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal. No warning light was illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Upon further…
Engine
9 complaints · 12%Brakes
5 complaints · 6%The contact owns a 2021 Nissan Kicks. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the brake warning light illuminated on the instrument panel, and the vehicle made an unintended stop. The vehicle then continued to operate normally. An appointment was scheduled for the vehicle to be diagnosed. The manufacturer was…
Air bags
4 complaints · 5%The contact owned a 2021 Nissan Kicks. The contact stated that his wife was stopped in traffic when suddenly a rear vehicle crashed into the entire rear at 25 MPH. There was no property damage, and the vehicles came to a stop upon impact. The air bags did not deploy however the other driver did have a air bag…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2021 Nissan Kicks recalls
Steering: electric power assist system
Risk: Loss of power steering assist can increase the steering effort required, especially at low speeds, and increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the steering column torque sensor lot code and replace the steering column assembly, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed september 8, 2023. Owners may contact nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is pma26. This recall involves vehicles that were previously inspected, but did not receive a steering column replacement, under recall number 22v-693. These vehicles will need to be reinspected for this recall.
Full defect summary
Nissan north america, inc. (nissan) is recalling certain 2021 versa and kicks vehicles. An intermittent electrical connection in the electric power steering (eps) torque sensor can disable the power steering assist.
Steering: electric power assist system
Risk: Loss of power steering assist can increase the steering effort required, especially at low speeds, and increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the steering column torque sensor lot code, and replace the column, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed november 9, 2022. Owners may contact nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's numbers for this recall are pma10 / pma25.
Full defect summary
Nissan north america, inc. (nissan) is recalling certain 2021 versa and kicks vehicles. An intermittent electrical connection in the electric power steering (eps) torque sensor can disable the power steering assist.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2021 Nissan Kicks
- What are the most common problems with the 2021 Nissan Kicks?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: body and structure (24 complaints); driver assistance (16 complaints); other or unspecified (16 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2021 Nissan Kicks have?
- 2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from July 18, 2023 (steering). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2021 a bad year for the Nissan Kicks?
- It is 4th of 9 Kicks model years by number of complaints, with 78 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.