2020 Nissan Kicks problems and complaints
Owners have filed 98 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Nissan Kicks. The most-reported areas: Forward Collision Avoidance (35), Electrical System (27), Power Train (21).
Key takeaways
- 98 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 7 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 3 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 35 | 36% |
| Electrical System | 27 | 28% |
| Power Train | 21 | 21% |
| Engine | 20 | 20% |
| Unknown Or Other | 13 | 13% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 13 | 13% |
| Service Brakes | 11 | 11% |
| Lane Departure | 10 | 10% |
| Air Bags | 7 | 7% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 6% |
| Back Over Prevention | 5 | 5% |
| Steering | 3 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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- Battery
- Engine oil
- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
- Headlight bulb
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Nissan Kicks SUV FWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Unknown Or Other,forward Collision Avoidance - filed 2026-10-25
When driving, if the wind blows or we hit a small bump in the road, the traction control light will flash & and the car will completely lose the ability to accelerate. Then, the car will have to come to a complete stop to regain acceleration. We have taken the car to Nissan at least 5 times, and they only suggested re...
Power Train - filed 2026-09-26
Date: XXXTo:National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)1200 New Jersey Avenue, SEWest BuildingWashington, DC 20590From:[XXX] [XXX]: FORMAL VEHICLE SAFETY COMPLAINT – Sudden Loss of Propulsion and Traffic Hesitation / 2020 Nissan Kicks (VIN: [XXX])To the Office of Defects ...
Power Train - filed 2026-09-16
The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Kicks. While driving from a stop, the vehicle started sputtering and lost motive power. While driving 70 MPH, the vehicle unintendedly decelerated to 45 MPH while driving uphill with the RPM elevated. The failure occurred while the outdoor temperature was above 95 degrees. The failure had...
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More for the 2020 Nissan Kicks
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.