Nissan Kicks 2018 recalls, problems, complaints and safety

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall issued for the Nissan Kicks 2018 and 86 complaints filed by owners. It has 30% more complaints than the average Nissan Kicks from 2018–2025 (66 per year).

These are recalls issued for this model and year, not for your specific car. A car may already be repaired or may not be included. Confirm with your VIN on NHTSA.

Recalls issued for the Nissan Kicks 2018

Backup camera and sensors
NHTSA campaign 19V654000 · 2019-09-12

What happens

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Titan Diesel, Versa Note and Versa Sedan vehicles, as well as Infiniti Q50, Q60, QX30 and QX80 vehicles. Additionally included are 2019 Nissan GT-R and Taxi and Infiniti QX50, QX60, Q70, Q70L vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Consequence

The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Nissan will notify owners in phases, having dealers update the back-up camera settings software, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2019 and all affected VINs should be activated. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200.

The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.

NHTSA 19V654000

Complaints from other owners

86 complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of this model.

1 with a crash

Most reported problems on the Nissan Kicks 2018

• Engine: 23 (27% of complaints)
• Electrical system: 23 (27% of complaints)
• Forward collision avoidance: 20 (23% of complaints)
• Brakes: 14 (16% of complaints)
• Stability control: 12 (14% of complaints)

Complaints are written by owners and NHTSA doesn't verify each one. They're useful to spot trends.

What to check before buying a Nissan Kicks 2018

• Confirm by VIN on NHTSA that the recalls on this list were repaired.
• Start it cold, listen for noises, look for oil or coolant leaks and exhaust smoke.
• Test lights, windows, locks, the screen and dashboard warning lights; have trouble codes scanned.
• Ask whether the system braked on its own for no reason ("phantom braking") and whether software updates are pending.
• Get an inspection from an independent mechanic before paying.

Safety rating (NCAP)

NHTSA has no 5-Star rating published for this model and year (models before 2011 used a different system).

Nissan Kicks recalls by year

• 2018 : 1 recall · 86 complaints
• 2019 : 1 recall · 134 complaints
• 2020 : 0 recalls · 97 complaints
• 2021 : 2 recalls · 78 complaints
• 2022 : 0 recalls · 23 complaints
• 2023 : 1 recall · 34 complaints
• 2024 : 1 recall · 38 complaints
• 2025 : 4 recalls · 40 complaints

Guides for this check

• What is a car recall and how to get it fixed for free
• Pre-purchase inspection for a used car: what to check
• Questions to ask the seller of a used car

Frequently asked questions

How many recalls does the Nissan Kicks 2018 have?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall issued for the Nissan Kicks 2018. That doesn't mean every car has them open: confirm with the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The repair is free at the dealer.

What is the most common problem with the Nissan Kicks 2018?

In complaints filed with NHTSA, the most mentioned component is: engine (23 of 86 complaints). Complaints aren't verified one by one, but they show trends.