2021 Nissan Kicks Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2021 Nissan Kicks, and owners have filed 77 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2021 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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Electric power assist system (steering)
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021 Versa and Kicks vehicles. An intermittent electrical connection in the electric power steering (EPS) torque sensor can disable the power steering assist.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the steering column torque sensor lot code and replace the steering column assembly, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 8, 2023. Owners may…
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Electric power assist system (steering)
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021 Versa and Kicks vehicles. An intermittent electrical connection in the electric power steering (EPS) torque sensor can disable the power steering assist.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the steering column torque sensor lot code, and replace the column, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 9, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan's…
77 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2021 Nissan Kicks have filed 77 complaints with NHTSA; 6 describe a crash. Reports cite 2 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 63,669 miles. Complaints peaked in 2022 with 29 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Engine timing and Transmission failed and replaced before 90,000 miles,”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 3, 2026 · Engine
“Engine light keeps coming on, just had 1 camshaft changed.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 3, 2026 · Engine
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2021 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 2021 Nissan Kicks
How do I know if my 2021 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. 2 campaigns currently list the 2021 Nissan Kicks; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
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 22V693000).
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.