2020 NISSAN KICKS — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
4/5
Safety Rating
168
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
16
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2020 NISSAN KICKS
The 2020 NISSAN KICKS has received a total of 168 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). It earned an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5 stars in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program crash tests. 16 technical service bulletins have been issued by Nissan North America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Forward Collision Avoidance Warnings (28 complaints), Electrical System (23 complaints), and Engine (17 complaints).
Recalls for the 2020 NISSAN KICKS
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2020 NISSAN KICKS. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2020 NISSAN KICKS
168 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2020 NISSAN KICKS. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Kicks. The contact stated that the ABS, Forward Facing Camera, Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS), Lane Variation, and other safety feature lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who replaced the ABS and Forward-Facing Camera. The dealer diagnosed that the ADAS needed to be replaced; however, the part was on back order. While awaiting parts for the repair, the battery started to lose power and needed to be jump-started several times. The manufacturer was informed of the issue. The manufacturer opened a case for the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 59,000.
The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Kicks. The contact stated that the ABS, Forward Facing Camera, Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS), Lane Variation, and other safety feature lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who replaced the ABS and Forward-Facing Camera. The dealer diagnosed that the ADAS needed to be replaced; however, the part was on back order. While awaiting parts for the repair, the battery started to lose power and needed to be jump-started several times. The manufacturer was informed of the issue. The manufacturer opened a case for the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 59,000.
The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Kicks. The contact stated that the ABS, Forward Facing Camera, Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS), Lane Variation, and other safety feature lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who replaced the ABS and Forward-Facing Camera. The dealer diagnosed that the ADAS needed to be replaced; however, the part was on back order. While awaiting parts for the repair, the battery started to lose power and needed to be jump-started several times. The manufacturer was informed of the issue. The manufacturer opened a case for the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 59,000.
The sensor lights constantly come on and then the engine light comes on. When I got the engine light read, it says I need a new mass airflow sensor. I have replaced this sensor 3 times now and the air filter, the same issue is occurring over and over again. Every sensor light comes on and the car starts to decelerate while you are driving making it difficult to press the gas or accelerate to a higher speed.
The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Kicks. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with a failed electronic control module. The contact was informed that the electronic control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was informed that the parts were on back order. In addition, the contact referenced an online site, which referenced the failure with the vehicle, and for parts were not being available. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 59,000.
Safety Rating for the 2020 NISSAN KICKS
The 2020 NISSAN KICKS received an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5 stars from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
| Test Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Rating | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
| Frontal Crash | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
| Side Crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
Safety ratings are based on controlled crash tests conducted by NHTSA. A 5-star rating indicates the highest level of occupant protection.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2020 NISSAN KICKS
Nissan North America, Inc. has issued 16 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2020 NISSAN KICKS. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
NTB22-033A — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CLOCK INACCURATE AND/OR FREEZES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB22-018 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
MANUAL FRONT SEAT DOES NOT MOVE FORWARD/REARWARD IF YOU CONFIRM A manual front seat (driver or passenger side) will not move forward/rearward with the Seat Adjustment Bar at the front of the seat pulled upward, AND One or both ends of the Seat Adjustment Bar are below the seat track...
NTB21-106 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
DTC C1A17-49 OR C2580-49 STORED IN LASER/RADAR SERVICE INFORMATION If DTC C1A17-49 or C2580-49 is stored in LASER/RADAR in the âPASTâ column: ï· Erase the DTC. ï· DO NOT replace any parts. If DTC C1A17-49 or C2580-49 is stored in LASER/RADAR in the "CURRENT" column, refer to the applicable ESM...
NTB21-099 — POWER TRAIN
VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN 2020 KICKS AND VERSA; CVT REPLACEMENT INTRODUCTION Nissan is conducting this voluntary emissions service campaign, on certain specific model year 2020 Kicks and Versa vehicles, to replace the CVT assembly. This service will be performed at no charge to the customer for parts or labor. IDENTIFICATION...
NTB19-118B — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ALTIMA, KICKS AND VERSA SEDAN; DTC B26FE IN BCM AND KEY SYSTEM ERROR This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Discard all previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB20-028A — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2020 KICKS; ENGINE STOPS RUNNING WHEN COMING TO A STOP This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB19-040E — POWER TRAIN
DTC P0741/4/6, P0776, P0841, P0965, P2857/8/9, P17F0/1/2/4 AND/OR P285A STORED, AND MAY HAVE HESITATION AND/OR REDUCED POWER This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB20-046d — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
VOLUME KNOB DOES NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB20-046d — EQUIPMENT
VOLUME KNOB DOES NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB21-009 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
DTC B12A3-72 FOR FUEL PUMP RELAY STUCK OPEN SERVICE INFORMATION DTC B12A3-72 (Fuel Pump Relay Stuck Open) may be stored when the IPDM monitor circuit internally sees 0V to ground at pin #46. This is caused by an internal short to ground in the IPDM or one of the IPDM...
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2020 NISSAN KICKS
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the NISSAN KICKS
- 2018 NISSAN KICKS — 146 complaints
- 2019 NISSAN KICKS — 239 complaints
- 2020 NISSAN KICKS (current)
- 2021 NISSAN KICKS — 89 complaints
- 2022 NISSAN KICKS — 33 complaints
- 2023 NISSAN KICKS — 43 complaints
- 2024 NISSAN KICKS — 30 complaints
- 2025 NISSAN KICKS — 29 complaints
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