Recalls (3)
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2026 Nissan Kicks. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. PlainVIN shows every recall campaign listed for a model year, with the official text and how many cars have been fixed so far.
Check on NHTSA ↗Blank Screen Display/FMVSS 101
- Summary
- 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."
- Consequence
- 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.
- Remedy
- Dealers will resume the software reprogramming of 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.
Insufficiently Welded Front Seat Frames/FMVSS 207, 210
- Summary
- 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."
- Consequence
- A loose seat may not restrain the occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
Improperly Welded Door Strikers/FMVSS 206
- Summary
- 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."
- Consequence
- A door that opens unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion increases the risk of injury or a crash.
- 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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Owner complaints (8)
8 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The unknown or other is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown or other | 4 | 50% |
| Electrical system | 2 | 25% |
| Steering | 2 | 25% |
| Wheels | 2 | 25% |
| Engine | 1 | 12.5% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 12.5% |
| Power train | 1 | 12.5% |
| Service brakes | 1 | 12.5% |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 12.5% |
| Visibility | 1 | 12.5% |
How 2026 compares with other Kicks years
Best and worst Kicks years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 86 | 1 |
| 2019 | 134 | 1 |
| 2020 | 97 | 0 |
| 2021 | 77 | 2 |
| 2022 | 23 | 0 |
| 2023 | 34 | 1 |
| 2024 | 37 | 1 |
| 2025 | 39 | 4 |
| 2026 | 8 | 3 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Crash tests: 4 stars overall
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), 2026 Nissan Kicks suv fwd, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 31 mpg combined
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $2,150
- CO₂ tailpipe
- 287 g/mi
- EPA class
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle
What it costs you to run
Miles ÷ 31 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.
EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.
Specs by configuration
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 L 4-cyl · CVT | Front-Wheel Drive | 28 / 35 / 31 | $2,150 | 287 |
| 2 L 4-cyl · CVT | All-Wheel Drive | 27 / 34 / 30 | $2,250 | 299 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
Looking at a 2026 Kicks for sale?
Print a one-page buyer's checklist: each recall campaign with a box to tick when the seller shows proof of repair, the top complaint areas to inspect, crash stars, MPG, and a link back to this page.
Where to next
2026 Nissan Kicks FAQ
How many recalls does the 2026 Nissan Kicks have?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns: 26V331000 (electrical), 26V145000 (seat), 26V023000 (latch). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2026 Nissan Kicks problems?
Owners filed 8 complaints with NHTSA. Unknown or other (4), Electrical system (2), Steering (2) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2026 Nissan Kicks get?
EPA rates the 2 L 4-cyl · CVT version at 28 city, 35 highway and 31 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.
What safety rating did the 2026 Nissan Kicks get?
NHTSA rated the 2026 Nissan Kicks suv fwd 4 stars overall, with 3 stars frontal, 5 stars side and 4 stars rollover (19.8% rollover risk).
How does the 2026 Kicks compare with other years?
Among the 2018–2021 Nissan Kicks model years at least five years old, the 2021 drew the fewest complaints (77) and the 2019 the most (134). The 2026 drew 8. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.