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.
2024 Nissan KicksProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 40 owner complaints about the 2024 Nissan Kicks, most often about the visibility. 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 October 26, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Bull-Doser, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2024 Nissan Kicks has problems
40 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
11Visibility
8Visibility/wiper
5Forward collision avoidance
3Electrical system
2Power train
2Structure
2Lane departure
2Back over prevention
1Seat belts
88 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 11 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 8 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 5 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 0 |
| Power train | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 |
| Lane departure | 2 | 1 |
| Back over prevention | 2 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 0 |
| 8 other systems | 8 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2024 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
2024 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
2024 Nissan Kicks safety ratings
2024 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: Standard
In owners' words
What Kicks owners report
Recent visibility complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
THE REAR WINDSHIELD "EXPLODED" OR SHATTERED. THE LAST TIME THE CAR WAS DRIVEN WAS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2026. THE CAR WAS PARKED IN MY GARAGE AT THAT TIME. THE BROKEN REAR WINDSHIELD WAS DISCOVERED ON SUNDAY MORNING AROUND 9:00 A.M.
My 2024 Nissan Kicks, with approximately 50,000 miles, experienced a spontaneous rear windshield failure on October 13, 2026, while parked in my residential driveway. The vehicle had been parked in the garage overnight. An electrician arriving at the property noticed the rear windshield actively…
The contact owns a 2024 Nissan Kicks. The contact stated that while approaching the vehicle, the contact became aware that the rear glass had shattered without impact. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that there were no recalls associated with the VIN. The vehicle was not diagnosed or…
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