KICKS

Nissan Kicks — MPG, VIN Decoder, Recalls, Reliability & Specs

Everything on the Nissan Kicks — 16 recalls, common problems, the best & worst years, full specs, MPG and NHTSA safety, by model year.

Data · NHTSA & EPA · 2018–2026 · 9 model years · Updated Jul 27, 2026 · 4.0 ★★★★★★★★★★ ForCar Score
Quick answer

The Nissan Kicks spans 2018–2026 with 16 recorded NHTSA recalls and a 4.0/5 ForCar reliability score. The years to approach with caution are 2019, 2020, 2018 (most owner complaints); the cleanest are 2026, 2022, 2023. It delivers up to 33 mpg combined and 4-star NHTSA safety.

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2018–2026
Years
16
Recalls
33
Top MPG
4★
NHTSA
492
Complaints
FIG.01·Nissan Kicks — ForCar Reliability Score
4.0/5
★★★★★★★★★★
ForCar Reliability Score
Our editorial rating · 9 model years
Nissan Kicks
Safety (NHTSA)4.0
Recall record4.4
Complaint severity4.3

How we score: NHTSA crash-test safety (40%), recall frequency across all years (25%) and the share of owner complaints involving a crash, fire or injury (35%). Based on NHTSA & EPA data — not user reviews.

Overview

The Nissan Kicks is one of the most popular vehicles in its class, produced from 2018 to 2026 across multiple generations.

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How to read a Nissan Kicks VIN — every digit explained

Every Nissan Kicks carries a unique 17-character VIN stamped at the factory. Each position is a code — together they spell out where, when and how your car was built. Here's exactly what every digit means.

FIG.02·How to Read a Nissan Kicks VIN
1–3 · WMI1N4
4–8 · VDSCM826
9 · Check5
10 · YearR
11 · PlantA
12–17 · Serial004352
  • WMI (1–3) — country & manufacturer. Tells you it's a Nissan and the country it was built in (real Nissan codes below).
  • VDS (4–8) — model, body style, engine, trim & restraints. The 8th digit is the engine code.
  • Check digit (9) — a math check that proves the VIN is genuine.
  • Model year (10) — the year it was built (e.g. R = 2024, S = 2025).
  • Plant (11) — which factory assembled this Kicks.
  • Serial (12–17) — the unique sequential production number.
Real Nissan WMIs — the first 3 VIN digits by build country
  • USA1N4 · 1N6 · 5BZ · 5N1
  • Mexico3N1 · 3N6 · 3N8 · 3PC
  • JapanJN1 · JN6 · JN8
  • UKSJK
17 CHARS·SOURCE SAE / ISO 3779 · NHTSA vPIC

Digits 4–17 — the engine code (8th), model-year letter (10th) and plant — follow the universal SAE standard, identical on every car. For the full year-code table (2001–2026), country codes and where the VIN is stamped on your Kicks, see the complete guide to reading a VIN.

How many recalls does the Nissan Kicks have?

The Nissan Kicks has 16 recorded NHTSA recalls across 2018–2026. Pick a year below to see its recalls — then verify open recalls against your specific VIN.

2026 Nissan Kicks recalls 3

Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/panel26V331000

What's wrong. 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 update 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.

Seats26V145000

What's wrong. 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:latch26V023000

What's wrong. 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.

2025 Nissan Kicks recalls 4

Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/panel26V331000

What's wrong. 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 update 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.

Back Over Prevention:software25V324000

What's wrong. Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Frontier and Kicks vehicles. The center information display unit may display a blank screen when shifted into reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Risk. A rearview image that does not display can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix. Dealers will update the software on the vehicle’s center information display, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 10, 2025. The manufacturer numbers for this recall are PD152 and PMA48.

Equipment:other:labels25V188000

What's wrong. Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Kicks vehicles. The certification label may have been printed with the incorrect Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) values, which can result in the vehicle being overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification." Additionally, certain 2025 Nissan Kicks SR trim level vehicles equipped with an optional 19-inch wheel package may have a certification label that states an incorrect wheel size. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Risk. An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash. Vehicles with incorrect wheel and tire information may lead to tires that are inflated improperly, which can also increase the risk of a crash.

Fix. Dealers will install new labels, free of charge. Additionally, dealers will mail replacement labels to owners. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2025. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261. Nissan's numbers for this recall are PD136 and PMA47.

Electrical System:body Control Module/bcm24V969000

What's wrong. Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Kicks vehicles. The "Shift-to-Park" warning may not activate as intended when the vehicle is shut off and still in a gear other than "Park." As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."

Risk. When the vehicle is not in "Park" and the ignition is shut off, the vehicle could move unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a vehicle rollaway and crash.

Fix. Dealers will reconfigure the body control module (BCM) to activate the "Shift-to-Park" warning, free of charge. Some owner notification letters were mailed January 29, 2025. The remaining owner notification letters will be mailed at a future date, anticipated, May 7, 2025. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PMA42.

2024 Nissan Kicks recalls 1

Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module24V154000

What's wrong. 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.

2023 Nissan Kicks recalls 1

Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module24V154000

What's wrong. 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.

2021 Nissan Kicks recalls 2

Steering:electric Power Assist System23V496000

What's wrong. 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.

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.

Steering:electric Power Assist System22V693000

What's wrong. 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.

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.

2019 Nissan Kicks recalls 1

Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera19V654000

What's wrong. 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.

2018 Nissan Kicks recalls 1

Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera19V654000

What's wrong. 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.

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Best and worst years for the Nissan Kicks

Based on NHTSA owner-complaint volume across 9 tracked years, the worst years are 2019, 2020, 2018 and the best (fewest complaints) are 2026, 2022, 2023.

ForCar aggregate — our own analysis of complaint volume, not published by NHTSA.

FIG.03·Best & Worst Years — Nissan Kicks
YearOwner complaintsTop issueVerdict
2018 Kicks83Electrical SystemAvoid
2019 Kicks132Forward Collision AvoidanceAvoid
2020 Kicks89Forward Collision AvoidanceAvoid
2021 Kicks72StructureAverage
2022 Kicks22Forward Collision AvoidanceBest
2023 Kicks30Forward Collision AvoidanceBest
2024 Kicks30VisibilityAverage
2025 Kicks31Visibility/wiperAverage
2026 Kicks3WheelsBest
ROWS 9·SOURCE NHTSA + ForCar
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What are the most common Nissan Kicks problems?

The most-reported Nissan Kicks problems are Air (1 reports), Seats (4 reports) and Tires (3 reports) — out of 492 owner complaints NHTSA holds for the model. Here's how they break down:

27
involved a crash
0
involved a fire
13
injuries reported
0
deaths reported

Most-reported components — tap a category to read what owners actually experienced:

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, all model years. Bar = share of total complaints. Full reports searchable on NHTSA.gov.

Nissan Kicks specifications & dimensions

The 2026 Nissan Kicks measures 172″ long on a 105″ wheelbase, with a curb weight near 3,175 lb. Full dimensions below — engine, horsepower and trim decode from your VIN. For the original factory build — MSRP, trim and standard equipment — rebuild the Nissan Kicks window sticker.

FIG.04·Nissan Kicks Dimensions by Generation
YearsLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weight
2026172″71″64″105″3,175 lb
2023170″69″63″103″2,692 lb
2020169″69″61″103″2,646 lb
ROWS 3·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada

Source: NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada vehicle specifications. Metric values converted to imperial; generation ranges approximate.

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Nissan Kicks cargo space, seating & interior room

How much the Kicks holds — passengers and cargo. EPA measures its interior at 94 cu ft of passenger volume and 25 cu ft of cargo. Seating capacity and legroom vary by trim.

94
Passenger ft³
25
Cargo ft³
119
Total interior ft³

Exact seating capacity, third-row availability, legroom and headroom decode from your VIN or vary by trim — the original factory equipment & options list shows what each trim included.

Passenger & cargo volume from EPA fueleconomy.gov (largest configuration). Seats, legroom and headroom from NHTSA vPIC on VIN decode.

Nissan Kicks tire size, oil type & owner specs

The fitment owners look up most — tires, wheels, oil and batteries. Exact wheel and tire sizes decode from your VIN or the driver's door-jamb placard; the universal items are listed below.

Wheels & tires
Wheel sizeby VIN
Tire sizeby VIN
Bolt patternby trim
Tire pressure32–36 PSI
Engine oil
Oil typeFull synthetic
Gradeon oil cap
Capacityby engine
Battery
Main battery12V · group by trim
Key-fob cellCR2032
Wiper blades
Front bladesby generation
Rear bladeif equipped
Fuses
Fuse boxeshood + dash
Diagramon box lid
Light bulbs
Headlightby trim
Tail / brakeby trim
Fogif equipped

Exact tire, wheel, oil grade, capacity and battery group are added per trim and model year — decode your VIN above for the factory fitment. Universal items shown as-is.

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What MPG does the Nissan Kicks get?

The Nissan Kicks returns up to 33 combined MPG (EPA), which works out to roughly $1,900/yr in fuel. Pick an engine to see MPG, annual running cost and CO₂ by year:

The 2026 Nissan Kicks (2L 4-cyl) gets 31 mpg combined and costs about $2,000/yr to fuel, emitting 287 g/mi CO₂ (GHG 6/10) — that's about $1,000 saved over 5 years versus the average new vehicle.

FIG.05a·Nissan Kicks MPG, CO₂ & smog — 4-cyl
YearCityHwyCombFuel/yrCO₂ g/miSmogEngine
2026 Kicks283531$2,0002872L 4-cyl
2025 Kicks313633$1,9002686/101.6L 4-cyl
2024 Kicks313633$1,9002697/101.6L 4-cyl
2023 Kicks313633$1,9002697/101.6L 4-cyl
2022 Kicks313633$1,9002697/101.6L 4-cyl
2021 Kicks313633$1,9002697/101.6L 4-cyl
2020 Kicks313633$1,9002687/101.6L 4-cyl
2019 Kicks313633$1,9002717/101.6L 4-cyl
2018 Kicks313633$1,9002727/101.6L 4-cyl
ROWS 9·SOURCE EPA (ForCar database)

Source: EPA fuel-economy database (ForCar-hosted, 1986–2027) — best combined rating per engine & year, with EPA annual fuel cost and tailpipe CO₂. Trim & drivetrain vary slightly; decode your VIN for the exact figure.

See how the Kicks stacks up against the most fuel-efficient sedans, or calculate this Kicks's real yearly fuel cost.

What engines does the Nissan Kicks have? Power & range

The Nissan Kicks is offered with 1 powertrain — 2L 4-cyl. Here's the lineup by engine, transmission and drivetrain.

FIG.06·Nissan Kicks Powertrains
EngineDisplacementTransmissionDriveFuel
4-cyl2.0L · 4-cylCVTFWDRegular
ROWS 1·SOURCE EPA + NHTSA vPIC

Horsepower, torque and fuel-tank size decode from your VIN — exact figures vary by engine and trim.

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov (engines, drivetrain, range, charge time). Horsepower & torque from NHTSA vPIC on VIN decode.

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How much does a Nissan Kicks cost to own?

A used Nissan Kicks sells for a median of about $17,000 for a 2026 — most listed between $15,000 and $19,300, from 217 real US listings we track. That real market price is what depreciation eats into, so it's the true anchor of the cost to own:

FIG.07·Nissan Kicks Used Prices by Year
YearTypical priceMarket rangeListings
2026 Kicks$17,000$15,000–$19,3003
2025 Kicks$21,390$14,855–$24,98425
2024 Kicks$14,500$11,000–$21,88516
2023 Kicks$12,995$9,200–$14,99533
2022 Kicks$14,995$9,995–$17,80013
2021 Kicks$12,500$7,000–$18,59538
ROWS 6·SOURCE ForCar market · real US listings

For every model year mileage-adjusted, trade-in vs private-party vs dealer pricing and a good-deal check, see what a Kicks is worth today, or browse used-market prices for sedans.

A Nissan Kicks tends to depreciate faster than average. A typical example keeps roughly 37% of its value after five years — losing about 63% to depreciation. Fuel, maintenance and insurance add to the total cost to own.

75%
Value @ 1 yr
53%
Value @ 3 yrs
37%
Value @ 5 yrs
$9,500
Est. 5-yr fuel
FIG.08·Nissan Kicks Depreciation & Resale
$
AgeValue retainedEst. resale valueLost to depreciation
Year 175%$22,500−$7,500
Year 263%$18,900−$11,100
Year 353%$15,900−$14,100
Year 444%$13,200−$16,800
Year 537%$11,100−$18,900
ROWS 5·SOURCE ForCar estimate

What goes into the five-year cost to own:

  • Depreciation — the biggest cost: this Kicks loses about 63% of its value over five years. See the full depreciation curve by age.
  • Fuel — ≈ $9,500 over five years at roughly 15,000 miles a year.
  • Maintenance & repairs — routine service, tires and wear items as the Kicks ages.
  • Insurance — varies by driver, state and trim; get a quote for your exact figure.

Resale & depreciation are ForCar estimates from typical segment value-retention curves — not a live market quote. Fuel from EPA fueleconomy.gov at ~15k mi/yr.

How much is a Nissan Kicks to insure?

A Nissan Kicks costs about $1,598 a year to insure for a typical driver on full coverage — roughly 11% above the average car. That's from its real HLDI insurance-loss index (111, where 100 = average car); your own rate moves with state, age, record and coverage.

FIG.09·Nissan Kicks Insurance Cost
$1,598/yr
estimate · typical driver · full coverage · US average
$1,598
Est. / year
+11%
vs average car
$1,358–1,838
Typical range
111
HLDI loss index
CheaperAveragePricier
Where the money goes · full coverage
Liability (BI + PD)$767
Collision$447
Comprehensive$192
Other (UM / PIP)$192
LOSS INDEX 111·UNIT est. $/yr·SOURCE HLDI × NAIC
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Is the Nissan Kicks safe?

The Nissan Kicks earns up to 4-star NHTSA overall safety — real government crash-test data. Ratings by year:

FIG.10·Nissan Kicks Safety Ratings
YearOverallFrontalSideRollover
2026 Kicks★★★★☆★★★☆☆★★★★★★★★★☆
2025 Kicks★★★★☆★★★☆☆★★★★★★★★★☆
2024 Kicks★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆
2023 Kicks★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆
2022 Kicks★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆
2021 Kicks★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆
2020 Kicks★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆
2019 Kicks★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆
ROWS 8·SOURCE NHTSA NCAP

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested model years.

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How many miles does a Nissan Kicks last?

A well-maintained Nissan Kicks typically lasts 250,000–300,000+ miles. It's exceptionally durable — with routine maintenance many owners report 250k+ on the original powertrain. Its ForCar Reliability Score is 4.0/5.

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All Nissan Kicks model years

A year-by-year snapshot of the Nissan Kicks — recalls, best EPA fuel economy and NHTSA safety. Tap a year for full details.

FIG.11·All Nissan Kicks Model Years
YearRecallsBest MPGSafety
2026 Kicks3 recalls31 mpg★★★★☆
2025 Kicks4 recalls33 mpg★★★★☆
2024 Kicks1 recall33 mpg★★★★☆
2023 Kicks2 recalls33 mpg★★★★☆
2022 Kicks1 recall33 mpg★★★★☆
2021 Kicks2 recalls33 mpg★★★★☆
2020 Kicks1 recall33 mpg★★★★☆
2019 Kicks1 recall33 mpg★★★★☆
2018 Kicks1 recall33 mpg
ROWS 9·SOURCE NHTSA + EPA

Recalls = NHTSA campaigns that year · MPG = best EPA combined · Safety = NHTSA overall stars (tested years).

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Frequently asked questions

What are the worst years for the Kicks?

By owner-complaint volume, 2019, 2020, 2018 drew the most reports. 2026, 2022, 2023 have the cleanest records.

How many recalls does the Kicks have?

16 recorded NHTSA recalls across 2018–2026. Always check open recalls by your VIN. See all Nissan recalls and reliability across every model.

What MPG does the Kicks get?

Up to 33 combined MPG (EPA), depending on engine — from the base 4-cylinder to the hybrid.

Is the Kicks safe?

The Kicks earns up to 4-star NHTSA overall crash-test safety; ratings vary by model year.

How many miles does a Kicks last?

A well-maintained Kicks typically reaches 200,000–300,000 miles with regular maintenance.

Is the Kicks reliable?

Our ForCar Reliability Score for the Kicks is 4.0/5, based on NHTSA safety, recall history and complaint severity.

What's the Nissan Kicks warranty?

New Nissan models carry a 3 years / 36,000 miles basic (bumper-to-bumper) warranty and a 5 years / 60,000 miles powertrain warranty. Coverage can vary by model year and market — confirm with a Nissan dealer.

Where is the Nissan Kicks made?

The assembly plant is encoded in the VIN — the 11th character. Decode your Kicks's VIN above to see exactly where it was built; Nissan may build it at more than one plant depending on the year.

How much does a Kicks weigh?

The Kicks's curb weight is around 3,175 lb. Its GVWR — the maximum loaded weight — decodes from the VIN.

How much ground clearance does the Kicks have?

Ground clearance varies by trim and drivetrain — AWD/4WD versions often sit higher. Decode your VIN or check the specific trim for the exact figure.

Data sourced from NHTSA (recalls, complaints, safety ratings) and EPA fueleconomy.gov (MPG). Best/worst-year analysis is ForCar's own aggregation of complaint volume. Last updated Jul 2026. — ForCar Editorial Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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