2021 Nissan Kicks problems and complaints
Owners have filed 76 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Nissan Kicks. The most-reported areas: Structure (24), Unknown Or Other (16), Forward Collision Avoidance (15).
Key takeaways
- 76 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 6 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 2 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 24 | 32% |
| Unknown Or Other | 16 | 21% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 15 | 20% |
| Electrical System | 11 | 14% |
| Power Train | 9 | 12% |
| Engine | 8 | 11% |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 7% |
| Air Bags | 4 | 5% |
| Steering | 3 | 4% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 3% |
| Lane Departure | 2 | 3% |
| Wheels | 1 | 1% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Nissan Kicks SUV FWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Engine - filed 2026-09-03
Engine light keeps coming on, just had 1 camshaft changed.
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-08-21
The rear door actuator on the passenger side failed causing the door to not be able to unlock electronically. This is particularly concerning as this is the side we would put our infant child on and we would be unable to access in an emergency. The dealership was not helpful in addressing this issue with Nissan corpora...
Steering,power Train,wheels - filed 2026-08-14
I had a noise and highway vibration in my 2021 Nissan Kicks. Brought it to the dealer and was told the front axle nut was loose. They said it is a common issue. There is a TSB on it but I believe it is a safety issue due to it being a loose axle nut and vibration
Diagnose it yourself
As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to you.
More for the 2021 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.