NHTSA vehicle safety data
2021 Nissan Kicks
The 2021 Nissan Kicks has 2 NHTSA recalls and 66 owner complaints on record — every open recall is repaired free at an authorized Nissan dealer.
Complete safety data for the 2021 Nissan Kicks, including NCAP crash-test ratings. Data pulled live from api.nhtsa.gov.
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
NHTSA #23V496000Reported July 18, 2023 · Nissan North America, Inc.
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.
Free 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.
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
NHTSA #22V693000Reported September 15, 2022 · Nissan North America, Inc.
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.
Free 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.