2026 Nissan Kicks Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2026 Nissan Kicks.

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Complaints
4
per 10K Sold
1.4
US Sales
29,517
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
2

Worst 2026 Nissan Kicks Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#11 complaints

Electrical Faults

#21 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

#31 complaints

Steering Defects

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2026 Nissan Kicks.

Electrical Faults
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Avg Miles
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Transmission / Drivetrain
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Avg Miles
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Steering Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Recalls for 2026 Nissan Kicks

2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~26,447 vehicles.

26V145000Seats
~15 affected

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."

26V023000Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
~26,432 affected

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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2026 Nissan Kicks — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2026 Nissan Kicks reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2026 Nissan Kicks has 4 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 1 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2026 Nissan Kicks?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (1 complaints); Transmission / Drivetrain (1 complaints); Steering Defects (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
Does the 2026 Nissan Kicks have any recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 26,447 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2026 Nissan Kicks?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Nissan Kicks reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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