The Verdict
Worst problem area
Visibility & Lighting
Visibility & Lighting leads by volume: 10 of 43 complaints (23%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Airbags & Restraints include more reported injuries (1) than those mentioning any other identified area.
Complaints filed rose from 40 in 2024 to 43 in 2025.
At a glance
- NHTSA complaints
- 43
- Recall campaigns
- 4
- EPA fuel cost per year
- $1,900–$2,100
- Combined MPG
- 30–33
Complaints by model year
Where owners report problems
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Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | vs. 2025 Midsize Cars |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 1,900 | 1,900 | 1,900–2,100 | 2,000–2,100 | 2,000–2,100 | |
| Combined MPG | 33 | 33 | 30–33 | 30–31 | 30–31 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 31 / 36 | 31 / 36 | 27–31 / 34–36 | 27–28 / 34–35 | 27–28 / 34–35 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 269 | 269 | 268–299 | 287–299 | 287–299 | |
| Complaints filed | 34 | 40 | 43 | 10 | 0 | |
| Recalls issued | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 0 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| Injuries reported | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2025 Nissan Kicks have?
4 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Nov 7, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What is the most common complaint about the 2025 Nissan Kicks?
Visibility & Lighting: 10 of 43 NHTSA complaints (23%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 2025 Nissan Kicks get?
EPA rates it 30–33 MPG combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2025 Nissan Kicks?
EPA estimates $1,900–$2,100 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (3)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 4 | 2.0L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | 28 mpg | 35 mpg | 31 mpg | $2,000 | 287 g/mi |
| Configuration 2 | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 4 | 2.0L | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 27 mpg (low) | 34 mpg (low) | 30 mpg (low) | $2,100 (high) | 299 g/mi (high) |
| Configuration 3 | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 4 | 1.6L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars | 31 mpg (high) | 36 mpg (high) | 33 mpg (high) | $1,900 (low) | 268 g/mi (low) |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brakes | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls (4)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
- Defect
- 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."
- Consequence
- A partial or blank screen display will not show critical safety information such as vehicle speed and warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will resume the software reprogramming of the combination meter software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 6, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261. Nissan's number for this recall is PMA66. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 22, 2026.
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
- Defect
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Frontier and Kicks vehicles. The center information display unit may display a blank screen when shifted into reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
- Consequence
- A rearview image that does not display can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update the software on the vehicle’s center information display, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 10, 2025. The manufacturer numbers for this recall are PD152 and PMA48.
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
- Defect
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Kicks vehicles. The certification label may have been printed with the incorrect Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) values, which can result in the vehicle being overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification." Additionally, certain 2025 Nissan Kicks SR trim level vehicles equipped with an optional 19-inch wheel package may have a certification label that states an incorrect wheel size. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
- Consequence
- An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash. Vehicles with incorrect wheel and tire information may lead to tires that are inflated improperly, which can also increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install new labels, free of charge. Additionally, dealers will mail replacement labels to owners. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2025. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261. Nissan's numbers for this recall are PD136 and PMA47.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE/BCM
- Defect
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Kicks vehicles. The "Shift-to-Park" warning may not activate as intended when the vehicle is shut off and still in a gear other than "Park." As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."
- Consequence
- When the vehicle is not in "Park" and the ignition is shut off, the vehicle could move unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a vehicle rollaway and crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will reconfigure the body control module (BCM) to activate the "Shift-to-Park" warning, free of charge. Some owner notification letters were mailed January 29, 2025. The remaining owner notification letters will be mailed at a future date, anticipated, May 7, 2025. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PMA42.