Nissan Kicks 2024 recalls, problems, complaints and safety
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall issued for the Nissan Kicks 2024 and 38 complaints filed by owners. It has 43% fewer 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.
Own or buying a Nissan Kicks 2024? Enter its VIN to see its exact trim and engine, and confirm on NHTSA whether its recalls were repaired.
Recalls issued for the Nissan Kicks 2024
Air bags
NHTSA campaign 24V154000 · 2024-02-27
What happens
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2024 Titan, Frontier, Infiniti QX60, Pathfinder, 2023-2024 Sentra, Versa, Kicks, Infiniti QX50, and 2023 Rogue vehicles. Due to a manufacturing issue, the driver's air bag inflator may absorb moisture, and cause the air bag to deploy improperly.
Consequence
An air bag that deploys improperly may not protect the driver as intended during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the front driver's air bag assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's numbers for this recall are PD103, PD104, and PMA34.
The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.
Complaints from other owners
38 complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of this model.
2 with a crash · 1 injury
Most reported problems on the Nissan Kicks 2024
- Visibility (glass and mirrors): 10 (26% of complaints)
- Wipers: 8 (21% of complaints)
- Forward collision avoidance: 4 (11% of complaints)
- Electrical system: 3 (8% of complaints)
- Powertrain and transmission: 2 (5% 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 2024
- Confirm by VIN on NHTSA that the recalls on this list were repaired.
- Check the windshield, defroster and mirrors.
- Test every wiper speed and the washer.
- 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)
| Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Nissan Kicks SUV FWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
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
Frequently asked questions
How many recalls does the Nissan Kicks 2024 have?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall issued for the Nissan Kicks 2024. 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 2024?
In complaints filed with NHTSA, the most mentioned component is: visibility (glass and mirrors) (10 of 38 complaints). Complaints aren't verified one by one, but they show trends.
Model-level information from official NHTSA sources. Confirm by VIN on NHTSA. Not a substitute for a mechanical inspection.
Last updated: October 15, 2026. Sources: NHTSA vPIC (decoding), NHTSA Recalls, NHTSA Complaints and NHTSA NCAP (5-Star Safety Ratings).