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2025 Nissan Kicks: problems, recalls and fuel economy
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Owners have filed 56 complaints about the 2025 Nissan Kicks with NHTSA, and it has 4 recalls. We don't rate it yet: a rating needs sales figures to turn complaints into rates.
Owner complaints
56
filed with NHTSA
Recalls
4
on record
Fuel economy
31 mpg
best version, EPA combined
Fuel, 5 years
$6,581
12,000 mi a year, $3.40/gal
What owners complain about most
Engines and fuel economy
| Version | Drive | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Front-Wheel Drive | 31 mpg |
Recalls
Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/PanelMay 21, 2026 · campaign 26V331000
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."
Back Over Prevention › SoftwareJun 4, 2025 · campaign 25V324000
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Frontier and Kicks vehicles. The 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."
Equipment › Other › LabelsApr 17, 2025 · campaign 25V188000
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Kicks vehicles. The 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 Nis
Electrical System › Body Control Module/BcmDec 23, 2024 · campaign 24V969000
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Kicks vehicles. The "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."
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Other years of the Nissan Kicks
Of the years we rate, the 2022 scores best (79/100) and the 2019 worst (33/100).
| Year | Reliability |
|---|---|
| 2027 | Not rated yet |
| 2026 | Not rated yet |
| 2025 | Not rated yet |
| 2024 | 71/100 |
| 2023 | 72/100 |
| 2022 | 79/100 |
| 2021 | 62/100 |
| 2020 | 41/100 |
| 2019 | 33/100 |
| 2018 | 63/100 |
Questions people ask
What problems does the 2025 Nissan Kicks have?
Owners have filed 56 complaints with NHTSA: body, glass & interior (15), driver-assist & stability (6), electrical system (6). We don't rate it yet, so this count isn't a reliability score: popular cars get more complaints.
How many recalls does the 2025 Nissan Kicks have?
4 recalls on record with NHTSA.
What gas mileage does the 2025 Nissan Kicks get?
Up to 31 mpg combined (EPA), depending on the engine.
What are the best years of the Nissan Kicks?
Of the years we rate, the 2022 scores best (79/100) and the 2019 worst (33/100).