NHTSA vehicle safety data

2026 Nissan Kicks

The 2026 Nissan Kicks has 2 NHTSA recalls and 2 owner complaints on record — every open recall is repaired free at an authorized Nissan dealer.

Complete safety data for the 2026 Nissan Kicks, including NCAP crash-test ratings. Data pulled live from api.nhtsa.gov.

SEATS

NHTSA #26V145000

Reported March 13, 2026 · Nissan North America, Inc.

Defect description

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."

Safety consequence

A loose seat may not restrain the occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Free manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the front seat assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 1, 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

NHTSA #26V023000

Reported January 21, 2026 · Nissan North America, Inc.

Defect description

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."

Safety consequence

A door that opens unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion increases the risk of injury or a crash.

Free manufacturer remedy

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.

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