Nissan Kicks Recalls (2021, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026)
Every recall for model year 2021 and newer · Safety warnings · California lemon law
The 2021, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 Nissan Kicks has 9 recall campaigns for model year 2021 and newer, 0 with a do-not-drive warning, 0 with a park-outside fire warning, and 0 where NHTSA’s filing shows an interim notice or no final fix. Most involve electrical system (2), body, doors and seats (2), steering (2). Check your VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup, and if your Kicks keeps going back to the dealer for the same problem, it may qualify under California’s lemon law.
What recalls does the Nissan Kicks have?
- 2025-2026 Nissan Kicks Instrument Cluster Recall (26V331)
May 21, 2026 · 51,598 vehicles · Electrical SystemA software error in the combination meter may cause the screen display to go partially or fully blank. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."
Risk: 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.
Fix: Dealers will resume the software reprogramming of the combination meter software, free of charge.
- 2026 Nissan Kicks Seat Recall (26V145) Repeat recall
March 13, 2026 · 15 vehicles · Body, Doors and SeatsThe hook bracket of the front seat frames may be insufficiently welded, which can cause the front seat frames to become loose. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 207, "Seating Systems" and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Risk: A loose seat may not restrain the occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the front seat assemblies, free of charge.
- 2025 Nissan Altima Door Latch Recall (26V023)
January 20, 2026 · 26,432 vehicles · Body, Doors and SeatsThe door strikers may have been improperly welded and break, allowing the door to open while moving. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."
Risk: A door that opens unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion increases the risk of injury or a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the door strikers, free of charge.
- 2025 Nissan Frontier Backup Camera Software Recall (25V324)
June 4, 2025 · 79,755 vehicles · Rearview CameraThe center information display unit may display a blank screen when shifted into reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
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.
Fix: Dealers will update the software on the vehicleâs center information display, free of charge.
- 2025 Nissan Kicks Label Recall (25V188)
April 17, 2025 · 37,003 vehicles · Other EquipmentThe certification label may have been printed with the incorrect Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) values, which can result in the vehicle being overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification." Additionally, certain 2025 Nissan Kicks SR trim level vehicles equipped with an optional 19-inch wheel package may have a certification label that states an incorrect wheel size.
Risk: An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash. Vehicles with incorrect wheel and tire information may lead to tires that are inflated improperly, which can also increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will install new labels, free of charge.
- 2025 Nissan Kicks Body Control Module Recall (24V969)
December 23, 2024 · 89 vehicles · Electrical SystemThe "Shift-to-Park" warning may not activate as intended when the vehicle is shut off and still in a gear other than "Park." As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."
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.
Fix: Dealers will reconfigure the body control module (BCM) to activate the "Shift-to-Park" warning, free of charge.
- 2024 Nissan Titan Inflator Module Recall (24V154)
February 27, 2024 · 351 vehicles · Air BagsDue to a manufacturing issue, the driver's air bag inflator may absorb moisture, and cause the air bag to deploy improperly.
Risk: An air bag that deploys improperly may not protect the driver as intended during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the front driver's air bag assembly, free of charge.
- 2021 Nissan Versa Steering Power Steering Recall (23V496) Repeat recall
July 18, 2023 · 11,824 vehicles · SteeringAn intermittent electrical connection in the electric power steering (EPS) torque sensor can disable the power steering assist.
Risk: Loss of power steering assist can increase the steering effort required, especially at low speeds, and increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the steering column torque sensor lot code and replace the steering column assembly, if necessary, free of charge.
- 2021 Nissan Versa Steering Power Steering Recall (22V693)
September 15, 2022 · 20,040 vehicles · SteeringAn intermittent electrical connection in the electric power steering (EPS) torque sensor can disable the power steering assist.
Risk: Loss of power steering assist can increase the steering effort required, especially at low speeds, and increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the steering column torque sensor lot code, and replace the column, if necessary, free of charge.
Which Kicks parts are recalled most?
| Recall area | Campaigns | Vehicles covered |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 51,687 |
| Body, Doors and Seats | 2 | 26,447 |
| Steering | 2 | 31,864 |
| Rearview Camera | 1 | 79,755 |
| Other Equipment | 1 | 37,003 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 351 |
Which Kicks model years have the most recalls?
| Model year | Recalls | Campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 | 23V496000 (steering), 22V693000 (steering) |
| 2023 | 1 | 24V154000 (air bags) |
| 2024 | 1 | 24V154000 (air bags) |
| 2025 | 4 | 26V331000 (electrical system), 25V324000 (rearview camera), 25V188000 (other equipment), 24V969000 (electrical system) |
| 2026 | 3 | 26V331000 (electrical system), 26V145000 (body, doors and seats), 26V023000 (body, doors and seats) |
How do I check my Kicks for open recalls?
Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup. The lookup lists every open safety recall on that specific vehicle, so you will see which of the 9 Nissan Kicks campaigns above apply to you. You can also ask any authorized Nissan dealer to run the VIN. The VIN is on your registration card, your insurance card, and a plate at the lower driver-side corner of the windshield. Brand-new recalls can take a few days to show up, so check again if you received a letter.
What are Kicks owners reporting?
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA since 2020, by model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports, but the components that come up most often show where owners are having trouble.
| Model year | Complaints | Most reported components |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 76 | Structure:Body (24), Unknown Or Other (16), Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings (10) |
| 2023 | 18 | Power Train (4), Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking (4), Electrical System (4) |
| 2024 | 37 | Unknown Or Other (10), Visibility/Wiper (8), Visibility:Glass (4) |
| 2025 | 38 | Unknown Or Other (7), Visibility/Wiper (6), Steering (5) |
| 2026 | 7 | Unknown Or Other (4), Wheels (2), Steering (2) |
Excerpts from owner complaints (unverified):
Drivers side door lock will not function properly. The remote will successfully lock/unlock all of the other doors. If the drivers door is locked with the key it will remain locked despite the other doors unlocking with the remote.
2021 NISSAN Kicks owner, Structure:Body, NHTSA complaint 11662960
Drivers door won't open from inside or outside I can climb out passenger seat when this happens and use the key to manually unlock door This happens quite often…
2021 NISSAN Kicks owner, Unknown Or Other, NHTSA complaint 11657418
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.
2023 NISSAN Kicks owner, Power Train, NHTSA complaint 11743307
Can a recall make your Kicks a lemon in California?
A recall alone does not make a Nissan Kicks a lemon. California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act looks at whether a warranty defect substantially impairs the vehicle's use, value or safety and was not fixed within a reasonable number of repair attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).
2 of the 9 recalls listed here follow an earlier campaign on the same component, which can mean a first fix did not work. Most are single-repair campaigns, but repeat visits for any covered defect still count.
Within the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the same defect was repaired two or more times when it is likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for any covered defect, or the vehicle was out of service more than 30 days in total (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Written notice to the manufacturer is required in some cases, and owners outside that window can still have a claim. An owner who prevails can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
What to keep: every repair order, the recall owner letters, your purchase or lease contract, and a log of dates, mileage and symptoms. Make sure every visit is written up, even when the dealer says it found nothing.
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Frequently asked questions about Nissan Kicks recalls
How many recalls does the Nissan Kicks have?
NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns for 2021 and newer Nissan Kicks vehicles as of October 1, 2026. The newest is 26V331000, filed May 21, 2026.
How do I check my Nissan Kicks for open recalls?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any authorized dealer to run it. Not every vehicle of a model year is included in each recall.
Are recall repairs free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. Ask the dealer to confirm before work begins.
Can I get a buyback for my Nissan Kicks?
Possibly, if a covered defect was not fixed in a reasonable number of attempts or the vehicle spent a long time out of service. A recall alone is not enough, but repeat repairs or a failed recall fix can support a claim.
Sources
- NHTSA recalls
- NHTSA recall and complaint data, accessed October 1, 2026
- California Civil Code 1793.22
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