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Recalls are issued for a make, model and model year. Whether the repair has already been done on one specific car is known only to its manufacturer and dealers. Check your vehicle's official status at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with a dealer.
US recalls (0)
No US recalls found for the 2020 Nissan Kicks.
Owner complaints (98)
Owners filed 98 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Nissan Kicks (7 crashes, 3 injuries reported). Among 9 model years of this model, it ranks #2 for the most complaints (median 42).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|
| Forward collision avoidance | 35 | |
| Electrical system | 27 | |
| Power train | 21 | |
| Engine | 20 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 13 | |
| Unknown or other | 13 | |
| Lane departure | 10 | |
| Service brakes | 10 |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2020 Nissan Kicks.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Nissan Kicks SUV FWD | 4★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2020 Nissan Kicks version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kicks 1.6 L Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 31 | 36 | 33 | $2,050 |
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Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings, US EPA fuel economy and Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada). Recalls updated 2026-10-30.