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US recalls (2)
Steering: electric power assist system
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021 Versa and Kicks vehicles. An intermittent electrical connection in the electric power steering (EPS) torque sensor can disable the power steering assist.
Risk and remedy
Risk: Loss of power steering assist can increase the steering effort required, especially at low speeds, and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the steering column torque sensor lot code and replace the steering column assembly, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 8, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PMA26. This recall involves vehicles that were previously inspected, but did not receive a steering column replacement, under recall number 22V-693. These vehicles will need to be reinspected for this recall.
Steering: electric power assist system
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021 Versa and Kicks vehicles. An intermittent electrical connection in the electric power steering (EPS) torque sensor can disable the power steering assist.
Risk and remedy
Risk: Loss of power steering assist can increase the steering effort required, especially at low speeds, and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the steering column torque sensor lot code, and replace the column, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 9, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's numbers for this recall are PMA10 / PMA25.
Canadian recalls (2)
Show 2 Canadian recalls
Steering
2023-08-03 · campaign 2023-428
Issue:
On certain vehicles, a problem with the torque sensor in the electric power steering (EPS) system could cause a loss of power steering assist.
Note: Vehicles that were inspected under Transport Canada recall 2022-527 also require this inspection. Vehicles that had the steering column replaced are not affected by this recall.
Safety Risk:
A loss of power steering assist can cause a sudden increase in steering effort and create the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Nissan will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect the lot code on the steering column torque sensor. The steering column assembly will be replaced, as needed.
Steering
2022-09-16 · campaign 2022-527
Issue:
On certain vehicles, a problem with the torque sensor in the electric power steering system (EPS) could cause a loss of power steering assist.
Safety Risk:
A loss of power steering assist can cause a sudden increase in steering effort and create the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Nissan will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect the lot code on the steering column torque sensor. The steering column assembly will be replaced, as needed.
Owner complaints (78)
Owners filed 78 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Nissan Kicks (6 crashes, 2 injuries reported). Among 9 model years of this model, it ranks #4 for the most complaints (median 42).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Structure | 24 | |
| Unknown or other | 16 | |
| Forward collision avoidance | 15 | |
| Electrical system | 12 | |
| Power train | 11 | |
| Engine | 9 | |
| Air bags | 4 | |
| Service brakes | 4 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2021 Nissan Kicks.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2021 Nissan Kicks SUV FWD | 4★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2021 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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