2020 Nissan KicksProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 99 owner complaints about the 2020 Nissan Kicks, most often about the forward collision avoidance. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 6, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where the 2020 Nissan Kicks has problems
99 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Forward collision avoidance | 35 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 27 | 1 |
| Power train | 21 | 0 |
| Engine | 21 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 13 | 0 |
| Lane departure | 10 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 10 | 2 |
| Air bags | 7 | 4 |
| Vehicle speed control | 7 | 0 |
| 11 other systems | 19 | 4 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2020 Nissan Kicks recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2020 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
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2020 Nissan Kicks safety ratings
2020 Nissan Kicks SUV FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Rollover: 4 stars (15.5% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
What Kicks owners report
Recent forward collision avoidance complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
When driving, if the wind blows or we hit a small bump in the road, the traction control light will flash & and the car will completely lose the ability to accelerate. Then, the car will have to come to a complete stop to regain acceleration. We have taken the car to Nissan at least 5 times, and…
Check engine light appears on and throws code p0101, mass air flow sensor. Have changed mass air flow sensor twice, had code cleared at mechanic. Drive 5 miles and BAM check engine light appears. As soon as my car hits 2000 RPM, the front and rear collision lights and traction light come on… my car…
The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Kicks. The contact stated that the ABS, Forward Facing Camera, Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS), Lane Variation, and other safety feature lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who replaced the ABS and Forward-Facing Camera. The dealer…
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