The Lemon IndexAll cars · Nissan Kicks · 2021
2021 Nissan Kicks. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Body structure | 46% |
| Automatic emergency braking | 29% |
| Engine | 10% |
| Electrical | 8% |
| Airbags | 4% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Recall campaigns 2
23V496000 Jul 2023 Steering / Electric Power Assist System
Defect. 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.
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
22V693000 Sep 2022 Steering / Electric Power Assist System
Defect. 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.
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.
Manufacturer communications 102
Nissan filed 102 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- DRIVE SHAFT BOOT SERVICE INFORMATION SERVICE INFORMATION If a Drive Shaft (Axle Shaft) Boot on…
- AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING WARNING LIGHT BLINKING APPLIED SYSTEMS: Vehicles equipped with a…
- MIL ON WITH DTC P062F AND/OR P0603 STORED IF YOU CONFIRM The MIL is ON and DTC P062F (EEPROM)…
Crash ratings by version
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan Kicks SUV FWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Standard | Standard |
Engines and drivetrains 1
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6L 4-cyl | Auto (variable gear ratios) | FWD | 31 / 36 / 33 | Regular | $1,900 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
YouTube repair topics
200 videos about the 2018–2024 Nissan Kicks, 15.9M views.
| Topic | Videos | Views |
|---|---|---|
| Heat, A/C & blend door | 2 | 128K |
| Infotainment, battery & electrical | 2 | 114K |
| Transmission & shifter | 1 | 69K |
| Oil changes & service | 1 | 36K |
| Intake, EGR & engine sensors | 1 | 30K |
| No-start: theft light, key & ignition | 1 | 30K |
Nearby model years
Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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