Model year

2024 Nissan Kicks

Hatchback, gasoline, 4x2, built in Mexico. Owner complaints on file from Jun 16, 2024 to Sep 3, 2026.

Recall campaigns covering this model year1351 vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints374.6 times the median 2024 hatchback
Severity index8.12024 hatchbacks average 7.8
First 24 months8Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 2024 Nissan Kicks peaked in 2025, with 7 filed

Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.

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Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

46% of complaints about the 2024 Nissan Kicks name visibility and wipers

Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.

Visibility and wipers
17
Driver assistance
5
Electrical system
3
Back-over prevention
2
Engine and cooling
2
Powertrain
2
Brakes
2
Structure
2
Airbags
1
Fuel system
1
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls

One recall campaign covers the 2024 Nissan Kicks

Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.

Recall campaigns for the 2024 Nissan Kicks
CampaignFiledSubjectComponentVehiclesRemedy
24V-154Feb 27, 2024Due to a manufacturing issue, the driver's air bag inflator may absorb moisture, and cause the air bag to deploy improperlyAirbags351Part replacement
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 2024 Nissan Kicks

The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.

37 complaints on file, page 1 of 2.

  1. Filed Sep 3, 2026Failure Sep 1, 2026Commerce Township, MIUnknown or other, Visibility/wiper

    Rear windshield spontaneously and completely shattered, approximately five minutes after turning the vehicle off, with the rear defroster on

    NHTSA complaint 11761986
  2. Filed Sep 2, 2026Failure Aug 31, 2026Groton, MAWarnings, Unknown or other

    The rear windshield shattered ~ while driving for no reason. I did have the rear defrost on, but it was 60 degrees out, so that should not have happened. I've used it in the winter when it was below zero and nothing happened then. Now I'm afraid to use it at all. Just a giant pain having it replaced & now I'm scared. AND as a result, there's glass all over the driveway which will likely puncture a tire and they're telling me to get my car detailed because they can't remove all the glass from inside either. Unbelievable hassle I don't have time for. Also, the front collision warning comes on at totally random times ~ when there's no one in front of me at all or when there are several car lengths separating me and another vehicle. Sometimes it also says it's unable to detect, which is also totally random. It happens when the weather is perfect ~ I understand if it's snowy, but on a sunny day, that shouldn't happen.

    NHTSA complaint 11761557
  3. Filed Aug 31, 2026Failure Jul 30, 202621,421 milesFort Myers, FLSteering, Suspension

    The contact owns a 2024 Nissan Kicks. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle veered to the left or right. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who performed a tire alignment; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was returned to the independent mechanic, who could not determine the cause of the failure and referred the contact to a dealer. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnosis or repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 21,421.

    NHTSA complaint 11760862
  4. Filed Aug 28, 2026Failure Aug 14, 202693,100 milesColorado Springs, COPower train

    The contact owns a 2024 Nissan Kicks. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle shuddered, jerked, and felt as though it was about to stall before resuming normal operation. The failure occurred more frequently while making left or right turns. No warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed with transmission failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 93,100.

    NHTSA complaint 11760343
  5. Filed Aug 20, 2026Failure Aug 14, 20268,000 milesRialto, CAGlass, Side/rear

    The contact owns a 2024 Nissan Kicks. The contact stated that while approaching the vehicle, the contact became aware that the rear glass had shattered without impact. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that there were no recalls associated with the VIN. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by the dealer. The vehicle was taken to a glass center, where the rear glass was replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 8,000. The VIN was not available.

    NHTSA complaint 11758320
  6. Filed Aug 19, 2026Failure Aug 11, 2026boulder, COVisibility/wiper

    FOX / Europcar Rental. In rain at night extreme poor frontal visibility. Complained multiple times to the rental company Severe safety risk driving in night and with rain

    NHTSA complaint 11757906
  7. Filed Aug 6, 2026Failure Aug 6, 20262,100 milesDouglasville, GARear window

    The contact owns a 2024 Nissan Kicks. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the defogger was activated, and the rear glass fractured. The contact stated that the sound was like a loud gunshot. The sound almost caused the contact to drive off the roadway. The contact stated that upon inspecting the vehicle, the wiring at the bottom of the glass was loose. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was scheduled for diagnostic testing within days. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 2,100.

    NHTSA complaint 11755250
  8. Filed Jun 26, 2026Failure Jun 26, 2026Daniels, WVVisibility/wiper

    Rear windshield suddenly shattered whilst driving without being struck or hit by anything. Just spontaneous shattering of the glass.

    NHTSA complaint 11746678
  9. Filed Jun 22, 2026Failure Jun 22, 202630,000 milesLiberty, NCVisibility

    The contact owns a 2024 Nissan Kicks. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the rear glass shattered without impact. The dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000.

    NHTSA complaint 11745649
  10. Filed Jun 18, 2026Failure Jun 17, 202615,000 milesNatchez, MSGlass, Side/rear

    The contact owns a 2024 Nissan Kicks. The contact stated that while approaching the vehicle, it was discovered that the rear glass had shattered without impact. The vehicle was parked underneath a carport on a rainy day at the time of the failure. The contact stated that the rear glass had been intact during two previous visits outside before the glass shattered. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and filed a complaint. The failure mileage was approximately 15,000.

    NHTSA complaint 11744986
  11. Filed Jun 15, 2026Failure May 1, 202515,730 milesSan Antonio, TXService brakes, Hydraulic

    The contact owns a 2024 Nissan Kicks. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the ABS warning light was intermittently illuminated. While driving 45 MPH, the vehicle failed to stop as intended while depressing the brake pedal. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that excessive force was needed to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer; however, the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure or diagnose the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and the contact was provided an assigned case number. The vehicle remained with the dealer however, the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 15,730.

    NHTSA complaint 11744136
  12. Filed Jun 4, 2026Failure May 21, 2026Elkhorn, NESeat belts

    The car was off and parked, I had been driving, and my grand daughter in the back seat. My grand daughter who is [XXX] old was getting out of the car from the passengers rear door and the rear seat belt locked and retracted around her , continuously tightened and was wrapped around her abdomen, squeezing and failed to release. I attempted myself to get her out of the entrapment with no success. I ran into the building for help, Four adults who were trained in child safety, devices attempted to activate the manual release mechanism described in the manual, but the belt remained completely jammed and trapped her, she was screaming in pain and due to the immediate physical trauma and emergency, we were forced to cut the seat belt to free my grandchild. Nissan Consumer Affairs was notified under Reference # XXX, but they have closed the file, refused to cover the repair, and explicitly refused to provide me with a copy of their investigation report. The seat belt retractor represents a severe safety hazard. I have called them and they state, case closed and no, we won’t be releasing the report. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

    NHTSA complaint 11742180
  13. Filed Jun 3, 2026Failure Apr 25, 202625,000 milesJersey City, NJGlass, Side/rear

    The contact owns a 2024 Nissan Kicks. The contact stated while her husband was driving approximately 20 MPH, with the contact in the front passenger's seat, and the contact's sister and minor son in the rear seats, the contact heard an abnormal loud banging sound noticed that the rear window had shattered. The glass fell inside and otside the vehicle. The contact was occupying the front passenger's seat, and the contact's sister and minor son were occupying the rear seats. There was no injury sustained. The contact stated that the defroster had been activated approximately 3 minutes prior to the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the rear window glass was replaced, but the cause of the failure was not provided. The dealer referred the contact to the manufacturer. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not yet contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 25,000.

    NHTSA complaint 11741777
  14. Filed May 21, 2026Failure Jan 14, 2026San Jose, CAWarnings, Rearview system braking, Electrical system

    The main infotainment display screen in my 2024 Nissan Kicks failed prematurely and blacked out completely, rendering the backup camera and rear cross-traffic safety systems entirely inoperable. This failure poses an immediate safety hazard to myself and pedestrians, as I am forced to drive and back up daily with zero rear visibility, completely losing essential safety features regulated by federal standards. The defect has been officially inspected and confirmed by an authorized Nissan dealership service center on two separate occasions. The dealer attempted to process a warranty replacement but informed me that the necessary replacement part was backordered due to inventory delays. Despite complying with the diagnostic process, Nissan Consumer Affairs has severely delayed a resolution since January 2026. On May 21, 2026, a supervisor corporate representative (Nancy, ID 7319115) refused to cover 100% of the manufacturing defect, denied providing a resolution in writing, and explicitly prohibited me from recording the phone call to avoid leaving an official audio trail of their statements. I am filing this complaint because Nissan is failing to fix an active safety hazard on a practically new vehicle under warranty.

    NHTSA complaint 11739327
  15. Filed May 11, 2026Failure May 4, 2026Fleming Island, FLGlass, Side/rear

    My mother was seating down drinking coffee when the rear window exploded

    NHTSA complaint 11737035
  16. Filed Mar 30, 2026Failure Mar 2, 2026180,000 milesNew Carrollton, MDEngine and engine cooling, Power train

    The contact owns a 2024 Nissan Kicks. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle lost automotive power. The contact pulled over and turned off and restarted the vehicle but was unable to shift to drive(D). There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The contact stated that prior to the failure the vehicle was taken to a dealer for service and was advised that the transmission fluid needed to be flushed. The transmission fluid was not flushed. Additionally, during an oil change at a fast oil change service, the technician advised the contact that there was an oil leak coming from one of the spark plugs. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or mechanic to be diagnosed. The oil leak was not repaired. The contact had not taken the vehicle to the local dealer or independent mechanic for the transmission failure. The vehicle was diagnosed but was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 180,000.

    NHTSA complaint 11727902
  17. Filed Mar 28, 2026Failure Dec 10, 2024Orrington, MEService brakes

    12/10/2024 brake warning light was on. Took to dealership and they found the left rear C1BDA-13 actuator malfunction, caliper parking brake motor to have open connection internally. Replaced on 12/13/24 along with gasket brake hose. 1/31/25 brake warning light on again. Dealership found the right rear C1BDB-13 actuator malfunction open. Unable to get code to reset. Replaced on 2/14/25 along with gasket brake hose. 2/19/26 brake warning light on again. Dealership found both rear actuators malfunction open and cracked (technician stated they were cracked in the video sent to me as an update), believe moisture getting inside parking brake calipers and freezing. Replaced both on 3/5/26 along with all 4 gasket brake hoses

    NHTSA complaint 11727671
  18. Filed Feb 12, 2026Failure Feb 11, 20261,000 milesClearwater, FLElectrical system, Visibility

    The contact owns a 2024 Nissan Kicks. The contact stated that after parking the vehicle in the driveway and turning off the vehicle, while exiting the vehicle, the rear hatchback glass suddenly shattered. The contact stated that prior to the failure, the rear defroster was not activated, and there was no impact to the hatchback glass to cause the glass to shatter. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The contact stated that previously after parking and turning off the vehicle, the vehicle restarted independently and continued running for approximately six hours before the contact discovered that the vehicle was still running. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 1,000. The VIN was not available.

    NHTSA complaint 11717471
  19. Filed Jan 30, 2026Failure Jan 23, 2026Culver City, CABody, Unknown or other

    On Friday, January 23, 2026, at approximately 6:41AM, I was going to Starbucks located at 5378 W. Rosecrans Ave Hawthorne, CA 90250. My partner and I were talking, I was just about to exit to get my coffee then we heard a loud “pop” like a gun shot, and then the sound of shattering glass. We jumped, frighted, startled by the sound, immediately looking over at the back seat of my car window. We both exited the car, a man who was outside of the front of my car (just walking by coming out of Starbucks) heard the same sound, he exclaimed “what was that a gun shot?”, we both thought it was an active shooter! I ducked and took cover. I was scared for my life. I noticed a women exiting her car across from mine, assumed it was safe. I asked her if she saw anything. She seen I was shaking up, and my window was shattered. She did not see anything. She asked if we needed assistance to contact the police department. Starbucks employees and witnesses assisted as we were unsure as to what was going on, and worried. I suffer from epilepsy and asthma and I have health problems. It was a lot to take in at that moment; my partner was concerned for me as I was for him. The thoughts of being killed kept running through our minds, and so thankful to be alive, we were completely traumatized! We had to get

    NHTSA complaint 11714473
  20. Filed Jan 29, 2026Failure Jan 29, 2026Houston, TXVisibility/wiper

    Rear windshield cracked

    NHTSA complaint 11714356
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations

NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year

Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins

15 manufacturer communications cover this model year

Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.

  • NTB09-131C Apr 13, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “Certification Label” or “VIN Plate/Label” may be needed. HINT: Certification Label = FMVSS (Federal Motor Vehicle Safety St…
  • NTB09-131C Apr 13, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “Certification Label” or “VIN Plate/Label” may be needed. HINT: Certification Label = FMVSS (Federal Motor Vehicle Safety St…
  • NTB19-042F Feb 20, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING WARNING LIGHT BLINKING APPLIED SYSTEMS: Vehicles equipped with a lane camera (see Figure 1) SERVICE INFORMATION If the Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) warning light or is blinking (but not illuminated steadily) or the customer …
  • NTB19-033G Feb 20, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    INTELLIGENT CRUISE CONTROL INOPERATIVE AND AEB/FEB WARNING LIGHT ON OR RADAR OBSTRUCTION MESSAGE DISPLAYED WITH DTC C1A16 OR C2582 IF YOU CONFIRM IMPORTANT: The purpose of ACTION (on the next page) is to give you a quick idea of the work you will be perform…
  • NTB19-071D Sep 19, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    DTC B00A0-00 STORED This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. IF YOU CONFIRM DTC B00A0-00 (OCCUPANT DETECTION SENSOR UNIT) is stored, AND OCS zero point reset cannot be perfor…
  • NTB22-027B Aug 15, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    DTC B2E01-96 (INTERNAL BATTERY) STORED AS CURRENT IN IVC This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. SERVICE INFORMATION The APPLIED VEHICLES that come equipped with a factory in…
  • NTB21-106B May 11, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    DTC C1A17-49 OR C2580-49 STORED IN LASER/RADAR This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
  • NTB13-107G May 21, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    VEHICLE KEY NOT DETECTED / AUTHENTICATED, ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
  • NTB13-027D May 21, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    CAN COMMUNICATION – NETWORK DIAGNOSTIC FLOW CHART This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
  • NTB10-066C May 21, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    CAN COMMUNICATION CODES – DIAGNOSTIC TIPS AND GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
  • NTB19-042E Apr 13, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING WARNING LIGHT BLINKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
  • NTB17-019H Apr 30, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    WINDOW GLASS WARRANTY INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
  • NTB13-028I Apr 30, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    REMOVING FOREIGN MATERIAL FROM THE WINDOW GLASS This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
  • NTB09-081K Apr 30, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    WINDSHIELD CRACKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
  • NTB24-002A Mar 1, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    DTCS C1B53-04 AND/OR C1B54-04 STORED IN THE ADAS CONTROL MODULE This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.