2022 Nissan KicksProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 24 owner complaints about the 2022 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 October 23, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Chanokchon, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where the 2022 Nissan Kicks has problems
24 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Forward collision avoidance | 6 | 0 |
| Steering | 5 | 1 |
| Engine | 4 | 0 |
| Power train | 4 | 0 |
| Suspension | 3 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 |
| Wheels | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 1 |
| 7 other systems | 7 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2022 Nissan Kicks recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2022 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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2022 Nissan Kicks safety ratings
2022 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.
Our 2022 Nissan Kicks has an unresolved acceleration/drivability problem. After pulling out of a parking lot, I pressed the accelerator, but the vehicle accelerated only minimally and slowly reached about 25 mph despite a posted speed limit of 45 mph. A red light ahead stopped traffic and prevented…
Someone was on a handheld scooter on the sidewalk and when reaching the corner, turned right abruptly still remaining on the sidewalk. My car slammed on the brakes believing this person was entering the street or was already in the street? The vehicle behind me swerved out of the way because it was…
The forward collision sensor and system malfunctioned such that it would cause the car to drive erratically. The car would swerve on its own and would need driver inputs to get it back on course. It would also tend to make the car slow down and stop in the middle of the road. This system…
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