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2021 Nissan Kicks Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2021 Nissan Kicks has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 78 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Nissan dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2021 Nissan Kicks, plus NCAP crash-test ratings. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2021 Nissan Kicks owner complaints

Owners have filed 78 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Nissan Kicks, describing incidents dated September 11, 2021 to September 2, 2026.

Most-cited components

  • Structure 24 complaints
  • Unknown or Other 16 complaints
  • Forward Collision Avoidance 15 complaints
  • Electrical System 12 complaints
  • Power Train 11 complaints
  • Engine 9 complaints

Of the 78 complaints on file, 6 report a crash; across all 78 complaints, owners report 2 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

  • ODI #11770181 · Filed

    The car won’t accelerate pass 40mph , ABS light will turn on , it completely stopped on the free way. I waited 5 minutes and the car started running. I d been doing this since march 2026. Got a diagnosis they thought it was a wheel bearings and sensor but the car didn’t accelerate again. And stopped…

  • ODI #11768649 · Filed

    Engine timing and Transmission failed and replaced before 90,000 miles,

  • ODI #11761804 · Filed

    Engine light keeps coming on, just had 1 camshaft changed.

Read all 78 complaints

Loss of Power Steering Assist

NHTSA #23V496000 · Steering — Electric Power Assist System · NHTSA notice

Reported July 18, 2023 · Nissan North America, Inc.

Potentially affected: 11,824 vehicles

Repair completion: 89.65% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Nissan campaign PMA26 · Owners notified September 8, 2023

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

Loss of power steering assist can increase the steering effort required, especially at low speeds, and increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Loss of Power Steering Assist

NHTSA #22V693000 · Steering — Electric Power Assist System · NHTSA notice

Reported September 15, 2022 · Nissan North America, Inc.

Potentially affected: 20,040 vehicles

Repair completion: 86.92% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Nissan campaign PMA10 / PMA25 · Owners notified November 10, 2022

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

Loss of power steering assist can increase the steering effort required, especially at low speeds, and increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

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