2018 Nissan Kicks Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2018 Nissan Kicks, and owners have filed 86 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2018 Nissan Kicks
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Camera (back over prevention)
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Titan Diesel, Versa Note and Versa Sedan vehicles, as well as Infiniti Q50, Q60, QX30 and QX80 vehicles. Additionally included are 2019 Nissan GT-R and…
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners in phases, having dealers update the back-up camera settings software, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2019 and all affected VINs should be activated. Owners may contact Nissan…
86 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2018 Nissan Kicks have filed 86 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 18,127 miles. Complaints peaked in 2019 with 19 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Shows an error with the front collision sensor, the engine losses power and eventually shuts down (engine turns off) in the middle of the highway. The check engine light turns on as well as the Automa”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 2, 2026 · Forward collision avoidance
“My transmission failed while traveling on a highway at 60mph almost causing an accident. Issues with this generation of cvt transmissions have been the subject of multiple lawsuits and warrenty extens”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 18, 2026 · Engine
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2018 Nissan Kicks. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 33 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 31 / 36 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Midsize Cars |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 1.6 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (variable gear ratios) |
Compare Nissan Kicks model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Nissan Kicks model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Nissan Kicks | 1 | 86 |
| 2019 Nissan Kicks | 1 | 134 |
| 2020 Nissan Kicks | 0 | 97 |
| 2021 Nissan Kicks | 2 | 77 |
| 2022 Nissan Kicks | 0 | 23 |
| 2023 Nissan Kicks | 1 | 18 |
| 2024 Nissan Kicks | 1 | 37 |
| 2025 Nissan Kicks | 4 | 39 |
| 2026 Nissan Kicks | 3 | 8 |
Checking a specific 2018 Nissan Kicks
How do I know if my 2018 Nissan Kicks has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2018 Nissan Kicks; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Nissan dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 19V654000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Nissan models
- Altima15,472 complaints
- Pathfinder7,355 complaints
- Rogue7,322 complaints
- Maxima6,955 complaints
- Murano5,958 complaints
- Sentra5,954 complaints
- Frontier3,357 complaints
- Versa3,325 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.