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2019 Nissan KicksProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 135 owner complaints about the 2019 Nissan Kicks, most often about the forward collision avoidance. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 19V-654 the manufacturer reports only 80% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 10, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2019 Nissan Kicks has problems
135 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
43Forward collision avoidance2 crash/fire/injury
39Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
35Engine
19Power train1 crash/fire/injury
17Service brakes2 crash/fire/injury
15Vehicle speed control
11Fuel/propulsion system
5Air bags
5Service brakes, hydraulic
2411 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Forward collision avoidance | 43 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 39 | 1 |
| Engine | 35 | 0 |
| Power train | 19 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 17 | 2 |
| Vehicle speed control | 15 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 11 | 0 |
| Air bags | 5 | 1 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 5 | 0 |
| 11 other systems | 24 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2019 Nissan Kicks recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Nissan.
Best & worst years
2019 vs. every other Kicks year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Kicks median. How we score
'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2019 Nissan Kicks safety ratings
2019 Nissan Kicks SUV FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★Overall rating
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (15.5% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What Kicks owners report
Recent forward collision avoidance complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
When driving in rainy, snowy/icy, or wet conditions, water/slush impacts the front sensors/MAF sensor, causing the engine to shudder, stall, and shut off completely while in drive. The ABS, battery, and oil lights instantly flash on the dashboard, and the Automatic Emergency Braking system…
My vehicle has experienced transmission-related issues that have affected its safety, reliability, and overall performance. The symptoms include hesitation during acceleration, delayed response when pressing the accelerator, jerking, loss of power, and unpredictable driving behavior. These issues…
Frequently and randomly I get errors on my dash for the front collision sensor and slippery roads warning. This seems to occur for no reason as all while I am driving. When this happens my RPM's drop and my car will stall at red lights or stop signs. In a few instances, my car has refused to…
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