This page covers 8 recalls, 29 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2025 Nissan Kicks.
30–31 mpg combined
7.6–7.8 L/100km
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 2 tested variants for this model year.
4/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
The most consistent complaint pattern in 2025 Kicks reports centers on steering. Owners frequently describe the telescoping steering column shifting out of its locked position while driving, with the wheel moving unexpectedly without any input. A separate but related steering complaint involves a popping or clicking sound during turns, which dealers have had difficulty reproducing. Windshield stress cracking without any visible impact point comes up across a handful of reports, with technicians finding no debris strike to explain the fractures. A small number of owners also report a drivetrain engagement issue where the vehicle stops moving mid-turn despite the transmission showing Drive, with the engine revving but no forward motion occurring. The unlocked steering column behavior is the most consistently described concern, with multiple owners reporting it happening during normal driving.
29
Total Complaints
2
Crash-Related
1
With Injuries
By System
The 2025 Nissan Kicks has 8 recalls, the most serious being a missing "Shift-to-Park" warning that can allow the vehicle to roll away after the ignition is switched off if the transmission is left out of Park.
Two separate display-related issues round out the instrument cluster concerns: a software error can cause the instrument cluster to go partially or fully blank at startup, leaving the driver without a speedometer, warning lights, or gear position information, and a separate software problem can cause the center display to show a blank screen when the vehicle is shifted into reverse, eliminating the rearview camera image. There is also a label issue affecting some vehicles: the certification label may list incorrect weight ratings, which can lead to overloading and poor handling or tire failure, and on certain SR trim models with the optional 19-inch wheel package, the label may also show the wrong tire and rim sizes.
At a glance
What can fail
A software error in the instrument cluster display may cause the screen to go partially or completely blank, preventing you from seeing important vehicle information.
What the fix does
Nissan dealers will update the instrument cluster software at no cost to restore the display function.
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 2 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A software issue may prevent your instrument cluster from displaying when you start the vehicle, so you won't see your speed, gear selection, warning lights, or other dashboard information.
What the fix does
Nissan will mail you instructions to have a dealership update your instrument cluster software.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The center information display may go blank when the vehicle is shifted into reverse, preventing the rearview camera image from showing.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the center information display software at no charge to restore rearview camera functionality.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The certification label on your vehicle may show incorrect weight limits (GVWR and GAWR), or incorrect wheel size information on some SR models with 19-inch wheels. This could allow overloading.
What the fix does
Dealers will install corrected labels on your vehicle at no charge. You'll also receive replacement labels by mail.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The warning system that reminds you to shift into Park when turning off the engine may not work. If the engine is off and the gear selector is not in Park, the vehicle could move unexpectedly.
What the fix does
Nissan will mail you instructions to visit a dealership, where technicians will update the body control module software.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The compliance label on your vehicle may show incorrect weight limits (GVWR/GAWR) or tire and rim sizes. This could cause overloading, poor handling, tire failure, or wrong parts installed during replacement.
What the fix does
Nissan will mail you a new compliance label. A Nissan dealer can install it free of charge if you request help.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The warning system that reminds you to shift into Park when turning off the engine may not work. If the ignition is off and the gear selector is not in Park, the vehicle could move unexpectedly.
What the fix does
Nissan will mail you instructions to visit a dealership, where technicians will update the body control module software.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The warning that tells you to shift into Park may not appear when you turn off the vehicle while it's in another gear.
What the fix does
Dealers will reprogram the body control module to enable the Shift-to-Park warning.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
