repaired · 2026 Q3
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
NewRisk. A partial or blank screen display will not show critical safety information such as vehicle speed and warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash.
2025 Nissan KicksProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 43 owner complaints about the 2025 Nissan Kicks, most often about the visibility/wiper. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-188 the manufacturer reports only 88% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 3, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2025 Nissan Kicks has problems
43 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
7Visibility/wiper
7Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
5Power train
5Steering
4Structure
4Back over prevention
3Wheels
2Lane departure
2Exterior lighting
97 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility/wiper | 7 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 7 | 1 |
| Power train | 5 | 0 |
| Steering | 5 | 0 |
| Structure | 4 | 0 |
| Back over prevention | 4 | 0 |
| Wheels | 3 | 0 |
| Lane departure | 2 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 2 | 0 |
| 7 other systems | 9 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2025 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.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Back over prevention: software
Risk. A rearview image that does not display can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Other: labels
Risk. An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Electrical system: body control module/bcm
Risk. When the vehicle is not in "Park" and the ignition is shut off, the vehicle could move unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a vehicle rollaway and crash.
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
2025 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
2025 Nissan Kicks safety ratings
2025 Nissan Kicks SUV AWD 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 (17.9% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
In owners' words
What Kicks owners report
Recent visibility/wiper complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
On the morning of October 19 at approximately 6:16 AM, I was driving the vehicle to my sister's home roughly 15 miles away. About 5 miles into the journey, without any other vehicles around or any external impact, I heard a loud boom. Upon pulling over to inspect the car, I discovered that the rear…
Upon inspection by a certified technician, the windshield was found to have a stress crack. The repair evaluation confirmed there is no visible point of strike or impact from road debris. Although similar issues are commonly reported, the manufacturer denied knowledge of any widespread problem and…
By 2,000 miles, cracked windsheild experienced. Had windsheild replaced. After 1st rain, windshield leaked, passenger top. Passenger floor also saturated. Windsheild removed then replaced after finding no cracks or problems with seal. Then, experienced 3 leaks passenger top windshield and ice 4-6…
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