Model year record

2026 Nissan Kicks

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 30 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 26V331000

Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel

Component
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
51,598
Reported to NHTSA
2026-05-21
Owners notified
2026-07-01

Defect description

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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."

Safety 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.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will resume the software reprogramming of 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. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 22, 2026.

Recall campaignNHTSA 26V145000

Seats

Component
Seats
Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
15
Reported to NHTSA
2026-03-13
Owners notified
2026-05-11

Defect description

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2026 Kicks and Sentra vehicles. The 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."

Safety risk

A loose seat may not restrain the occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the front seat assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 18, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261. Nissan's number for this recall is PMA64. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 13, 2026.

Recall campaignNHTSA 26V023000

Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch

Component
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch
Manufacturer
Nissan North America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
26,432
Reported to NHTSA
2026-01-20
Owners notified
2026-03-13

Defect description

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Altima, Sentra, 2025-2026 Frontier, and 2026 Kicks vehicles. The 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."

Safety risk

A door that opens unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion increases the risk of injury or a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the door strikers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 17, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261. Nissan's numbers for this recall are PD185 and PMA61. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 28, 2026.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Unknown or other8
Electrical system4
Steering42,086 mi
Wheels4
Engine22,086 mi
Fuel/propulsion system2
Power train2
Service brakes22,086 mi
Vehicle speed control2

The 2025 model has about a third as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.