CarRecallWatchThe 2023 Nissan Kicks has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash.
The most-reported problem area is Forward Collision Avoidance (8 reports).
2023 Nissan Kicks recalls
Driver's Airbag May Deploy Improperly in a Crash
The driver's front airbag inflator may absorb moisture because of a manufacturing issue.
Most common 2023 Nissan Kicks problems
Problem areas named in the 18 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 8 |
| Electrical System | 4 |
| Power Train | 4 |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 |
| Lane Departure | 3 |
| Engine | 3 |
| Back Over Prevention | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 2 |
| Steering | 1 |
What owners report
The first incident was one week after purchasing the vehicle. All of my maintenance lights flashed on after driving my vehicle for several miles. I pulled over and immediately turned my car off and called my mechanic. He immediately came over and my lights flashed on again. He said for me to take it to the dealership. I did and when I turned off my car to go into the dealership and returned, the lights were off after starting my engine up. It took 3 starts for them to not appear. They refused to service my car since no codes were thrown up. The second incident is much more important. I got off the interstate and was pressing my brake. When I put my foot off the brake and about to push the ga
September 9, 2026: The vehicle had the same malfunction as in February 2024. The vehicle was in drive and was stopped in a parking lot. When the driver pressed the accelerator there was no response from the engine/powertrain and the vehicle did not move. The ignition was cycled and the vehicle could be moved.
February 2024: The vehicle was in drive and was stopped at a red light. When the traffic light changed the driver pressed the accelerator. The engine/powertrain did not respond, and the vehicle did not move. The driver turned the car off, then back on. The driver was able to drive the vehicle to a safe location and inspected operator level systems. No problems could be found. Benton Nissan in Birmingham, AL evaluated the vehicle and could not find a malfunction record or reproduce the malfunction. Nissan USA was notified and stated the issue was a known problem in engineering review at the time. We stopped receiving any response from their representative in March 2024.
The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Kicks. The contact stated that there was a green fluid leaking underneath the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that there were two hoses leaking from the transmission and the radiator. After further inspection, it was determined the radiator had failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, and the failure was being investigated. The failure mileage was approximately 37,100.
The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Kicks. The contact stated that while stopped at light, the vehicle did not accelerate and lost power. The vehicle was towed to a friend's residence. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the CVT transmission needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 78,632
2023 Nissan Kicks questions
Does the 2023 Nissan Kicks have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2023 Nissan Kicks: Driver's Airbag May Deploy Improperly in a Crash. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Nissan Kicks?
Based on 18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Forward Collision Avoidance (8), Electrical System (4), Power Train (4).
How do I check if a recall on my 2023 Nissan Kicks has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.