2025 Nissan Kicks
This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 84 |
| 2019 | 134 |
| 2020 | 95 |
| 2021 | 76 |
| 2022 | 22 |
| 2023 | 33 |
| 2024 | 34 |
| 2025 | 37 |
| 2026 | 7 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.
16% of complaints: visibility/wiper — 6 distinct reports on file.
14% of complaints: steering — 5 distinct reports on file.
14% of complaints: electrical system — 5 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing instrument cluster/panel.
CRASHShow complaint excerpts
The contact owns a 2025 Nissan Kicks. The contact stated that she had remotely started the vehicle, preparing to drive her children to school. The contact stated that one child had forgotten a school item inside the home.
NHTSA ODI report, 20260112
On August 5, 2026, an authorized Nissan dealer performed safety recall PMA66 / NHTSA 26V-331 on my 2025 Nissan Kicks SR. The vehicleâs combination meter/instrument cluster had been functioning normally before the recall.
NHTSA ODI report, 20260823
11% of complaints: structure — 4 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing body.
11% of complaints: power train — 4 distinct reports on file.
SAFETY TIMELINE
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Kicks vehicles.
Remedy: Dealers will reconfigure the body control module (BCM) to activate the "Shift-to-Park" warning, free of charge. Some owner notification letters were mailed January 29, 2025.
Campaign 24V969000 — check if this car was fixed
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Kicks vehicles.
Remedy: Dealers will install new labels, free of charge. Additionally, dealers will mail replacement labels to owners. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2025. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261.
Campaign 25V188000 — check if this car was fixed
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Frontier and Kicks vehicles. The center information display unit may display a blank screen when shifted into reverse.
Remedy: Dealers will update the software on the vehicleâs center information display, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 10, 2025. The manufacturer numbers for this recall are PD152 and PMA48.
Campaign 25V324000 — check if this car was fixed
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Kicks vehicles. A software error in the combination meter may cause the screen display to go partially or fully blank.
Remedy: Dealers will update the combination meter software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 6, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261. Nissan's number for this recall is PMA66.
Campaign 26V331000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2025 Nissan Kicks — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for visibility/wiper issues (6 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for steering issues (5 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for electrical system issues (5 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 24V969000 (electrical system) has been completed.
- Verify recall 25V188000 (equipment) has been completed.
- Verify recall 25V324000 (back over prevention) has been completed.
- Verify recall 26V331000 (electrical system) has been completed.
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FAQ
Is the 2025 Nissan Kicks reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2025 Nissan Kicks is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Nissan Kicks?
The most-reported component is visibility/wiper, accounting for 16% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2025 Nissan Kicks have?
4 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.