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2026 Nissan Kicks: problems, recalls and fuel economy
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Owners have filed 17 complaints about the 2026 Nissan Kicks with NHTSA, and it has 3 recalls. We don't rate it yet: a rating needs sales figures to turn complaints into rates.
Owner complaints
17
filed with NHTSA
Recalls
3
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."
SeatsMar 13, 2026 · campaign 26V145000
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."
Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › LatchJan 20, 2026 · campaign 26V023000
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."
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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 2026 Nissan Kicks have?
Owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA: steering (2), electrical system (2), wheels & tires (2). We don't rate it yet, so this count isn't a reliability score: popular cars get more complaints.
How many recalls does the 2026 Nissan Kicks have?
3 recalls on record with NHTSA.
What gas mileage does the 2026 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).