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US recalls (3)
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
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."
Risk and remedy
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.
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.
Seats
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."
Risk and remedy
Risk: A loose seat may not restrain the occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
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.
Latches/locks/linkages: doors, latch
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."
Risk and remedy
Risk: A door that opens unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion increases the risk of injury or a crash.
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.
Canadian recalls (2)
Show 2 Canadian recalls
Lights and instruments
2026-05-21 · campaign 2026-250
Issue:
On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the instrument cluster not to display when the vehicle is started. As a result, you may not be able to see certain information about the vehicle, including the speedometer, gear selection indicators, warning lights and malfunction tell-tales.
Safety Risk:
Warnings, tell-tales and gauges that don't display could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Nissan will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the instrument cluster software.
Structure
2026-01-20 · campaign 2026-016 · 843 vehicles
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the door strikers may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the strikers could break and allow the doors to open while driving or in a crash.
Safety Risk:
A door that opens suddenly while driving or in a crash could increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Actions:
Nissan will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the door strikers.
Owner complaints (9)
Owners filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026 Nissan Kicks. Among 9 model years of this model, it ranks #9 for the most complaints (median 42).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Unknown or other | 4 | |
| Electrical system | 2 | |
| Steering | 2 | |
| Wheels | 2 | |
| Power train | 1 | |
| Engine | 1 | |
| Service brakes | 1 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2026 Nissan Kicks.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2026 NISSAN KICKS SUV N/A FWD | 4★ | 3★ | 5★ | 4★ |
| 2026 NISSAN KICKS SUV N/A AWD | 4★ | 3★ | 5★ | 4★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2026 Nissan Kicks version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Kicks 2.0 L Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 28 | 35 | 31 | $2,150 |
| Kicks AWD 2.0 L Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 27 | 34 | 30 | $2,250 |
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Recalls updated 2026-10-30.