Nissan · Kicks · 2023
2023 Nissan Kicks
1
Recall
25
Complaints
4/5
Safety Rating
The 2023 Nissan Kicks has 1 recall and 25 owner-reported complaints on file with NHTSA. Overall safety rating: 4 out of 5 stars. Most reported issue: service brakes,forward collision avoidance (2 reports).
Source: NHTSA Public Records · Updated Apr 28, 2026
Research Context
The 2023 Nissan Kicks page works best as a research starting point. Complaint totals show how much owner-reported activity exists, while recalls and investigations help show whether any of that activity turned into formal safety action.
Because this is a newer-era vehicle page, it usually helps to compare this year against nearby model years before deciding whether a complaint pattern looks isolated or persistent. On this page, the most prominent complaint area is service brakes,forward collision avoidance with 2 reported complaints.
Best Research Moves
- Use the complaint log to understand what owners were actually reporting instead of relying only on the raw complaint total.
- Review the recall section even if the total is smaller, because a limited number of recalls can still point to meaningful safety actions.
- This page is primarily a complaints-and-recalls research surface, so compare nearby model years before treating the complaint total as a standalone verdict.
Key Takeaways
- The 2023 Nissan Kicks currently shows 1 NHTSA recall listed on this page and 25 owner-reported complaints.
- This page currently shows no linked NHTSA investigations.
- This page reflects complaint volume, recall history, and NHTSA test data, but it does not diagnose causes or rank reliability by itself.
- Safety data currently shows 4/5 overall NHTSA safety rating.
- The most frequently reported complaint categories on this page are service brakes,forward collision avoidance (2), electrical system (2), structure (2).
- Vehicle
- 2023 Nissan Kicks
- Recalls
- 1
- Complaints
- 25
- Safety Rating
- 4/5
How to Interpret This Page
This page combines three types of NHTSA data: recall campaigns (official manufacturer or government actions), owner complaints (unverified consumer reports), and crash test ratings (where available). A vehicle with many complaints is not necessarily less reliable — complaint volume correlates with sales volume and vehicle age. Recalls indicate identified defects, not overall quality. To compare this model year with others, use the year navigation in the sidebar or return to the model overview page.
If you are researching a used vehicle, start with the complaint categories, compare them against the recall list, and then check nearby model years to see whether the same issue profile repeats. That usually produces a better buying or research signal than treating the raw complaint total as a standalone safety ranking.
NHTSA Crash Test Performance
Frontal Crash Test
Side Crash Test
Overall Frontal Rating
Driver and Passenger Assessment
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Overall Side Rating
Side Barrier and Side Pole Tests
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Rollover Resistance
15.5% rollover risk in single-vehicle crash
Safety Features
ESC: StandardForward Collision Warning: StandardLane Departure Warning: Standard
Recall Notices
NHTSANHTSA ID: 24V154000February 27, 2024
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2024 Titan, Frontier, Infiniti QX60, Pathfinder, 2023-2024 Sentra, Versa, Kicks, Infiniti QX50, and 2023 Rogue vehicles. Due to a manufacturing issue, the driver's air bag inflator may absorb moisture, and cause the air bag to deploy improperly.
Remedy Status
Dealers will replace the front driver's air bag assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's numbers for this recall are PD103, PD104, and PMA34.
Owner Complaints
25 totalSERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
CRASHApr 1, 2026
Vehicle: 2023 Nissan Kicks SR Incident Detail: On April 1, my son was involved in an auto accident. According to my son, he was traveling at approximately 20–30 mph. Upon approaching slowed traffic, my son applied the service brakes; however, the vehicle failed to decelerate or ...
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VISIBILITY/WIPER
Mar 18, 2026
Back window shattered spontaneously without notice
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jan 23, 2026
Back glass was shattered with no visible impact. Back glass was replaced by Safelite.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jan 16, 2026
WHILE COMING FROM THE GROCERY STORE TO MY APARTMENT I HEARD A LOUD POP AND I SAW THRU MY MIRROR THAT MY REAR WINDOW WAS SHATTERED. I. STOP ON THE NEXT BLOCK AND PARK TO SEE IF SOMEONE OR SOMETHING HIT MY WINDOW BUT NOTHING... I NOTICED ON THE SIDE OF THE SORROUNDI WINDOW THE WIN...
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 23, 2025
The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Kicks. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the engine failed to turn over. The contact had to wait for 20 minutes to an hour before being able to start the vehicle. The failure was intermittent. There were no warning light...
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Aug 21, 2025
I started braking and the red "BRAKE" started intermittently shining. Later on, the warning, front collision, and traction control lights suddenly turned on. I cannot use cruise control now either. A quick look online shows this to be a widespread issue across many Nissan Kick...
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STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 21, 2025
I went to have car checked and mechanic said it was a recall and the problem is an unstable electrical connection within the sensor that measures the force the driver applies to the steering wheel during turns and can result in the power steering feature being disabled. I can hav...
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Mar 19, 2025
My car has repeatedly stalled while in motion. •No warning lights appear on the dashboard before or after stalling. •The most recent incident occurred in front of a moving car, putting you and your family at risk. •Luckily, no one was injured, but this continues to be a serious s...
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BACK OVER PREVENTION,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Jan 16, 2025
I have had several incidents where my vehicle malfunctioned. The most recent one that I was concerned about my safety was that I was driving 55 mph where my car applied the automatic emergency feature and suddenly started breaking without reason. I was not able to accelerate due ...
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BACK OVER PREVENTION,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Sep 30, 2024
The emergency braking systems will randomly brake without anything in front of the car. When backing into a parking spot, if the car senses a parking block it will emergency brake. When driving, there has been a person walking on a sidewalk, not in the road or crossing the road, ...
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many recalls does the 2023 Nissan Kicks have?
The 2023 Nissan Kicks has 1 recall recorded by NHTSA.
How many complaints have been filed for the 2023 Nissan Kicks?
NHTSA has received 25 owner-reported complaints for the 2023 Nissan Kicks.
What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2023 Nissan Kicks?
The 2023 Nissan Kicks received an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5 stars from NHTSA.
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Nissan Kicks?
The most commonly reported complaint categories for the 2023 Nissan Kicks are service brakes,forward collision avoidance (2 reports), electrical system (2 reports), structure (2 reports).
Does the 2023 Nissan Kicks have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA has 1 recall on record for the 2023 Nissan Kicks. Scroll up to review the published recall summaries, consequences, and remedies. To check for unrepaired recalls on your specific vehicle, use your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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