2020 Nissan Kicks Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2020 Nissan Kicks, and owners have filed 97 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2020 Nissan Kicks. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
97 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2020 Nissan Kicks have filed 97 complaints with NHTSA; 7 describe a crash. Reports cite 3 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 27,908 miles. Complaints peaked in 2025 with 26 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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 SAFET”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 26, 2026 · Power train
“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 drivin”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 16, 2026 · Power train
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2020 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 2020 Nissan Kicks
How do I know if my 2020 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.
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.
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.
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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.