repaired · 2026 Q1
Driver side: inflator module
Risk. An air bag that deploys improperly may not protect the driver as intended during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
2023 Nissan KicksProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 18 owner complaints about the 2023 Nissan Kicks, most often about the forward collision avoidance. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 24V-154 the manufacturer reports only 86% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 10, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Bull-Doser, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2023 Nissan Kicks has problems
18 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
5Forward collision avoidance1 crash/fire/injury
4Power train
4Electrical system
3Engine
2Back over prevention
2Engine and engine cooling
2Lane departure
2Service brakes1 crash/fire/injury
1Steering
22 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Forward collision avoidance | 5 | 1 |
| Power train | 4 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 4 | 0 |
| Engine | 3 | 0 |
| Back over prevention | 2 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 2 | 0 |
| Lane departure | 2 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 1 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
| 2 other systems | 2 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2023 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
2023 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
2023 Nissan Kicks safety ratings
2023 Nissan Kicks Later Release 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: Standard
In owners' words
What Kicks owners report
Recent forward collision avoidance complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
My car will just slam on the brakes for no reason at all. The only thing I did different was use the emergency brake the day before when I was on a slope. There is nothing in front of me causing this to happen. I've been to the shop about this before they charge you $190 to put it on a sensor and…
I use the adaptive cruise control a lot because I had ankle surgery and it bothers it to drive and use it a lot. The cruise control is fantastic I love it but it started giving me a warning light at the end of drive. I drive from [XXX] to [XXX] 4 days a week. The warning light will pop up randomly…
Vehicle: 2023 Nissan Kicks SR Incident Detail: On April 1, my son was involved in an auto accident. According to my son, he was traveling at approximately 20–30 mph. Upon approaching slowed traffic, my son applied the service brakes; however, the vehicle failed to decelerate or stop. To mitigate…
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