2026 Nissan Kicks: common problems and reliability
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7 owner complaints, most about steering. 3 recalls.
Should I buy a 2026 Kicks?The 2026 Nissan Kicks has 7 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are steering and electrical system.
Safety record for the 2026 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2026 Nissan Kicks vehicles (US, public record).
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Is 2026 a good year for the Kicks?
Across the 9 Kicks model years we track, complaint volume runs from 23 (2022) to 134 (2019). With 7 complaints, the 2026 Kicks sits below the model's median of 42.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2026 Kicks
latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Campaign 26V023000Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Altima, Sentra, 2025-2026 Frontier, and 2026 Kicks vehicles. The door strikers may have been improperly welded and break, allowing the door to open while moving. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."
seats
Campaign 26V145000Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2026 Kicks and Sentra vehicles. The hook bracket of the front seat frames may be insufficiently welded, which can cause the front seat frames to become loose. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 207, "Seating Systems" and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Campaign 26V331000Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Kicks vehicles. A software error in the combination meter may cause the screen display to go partially or fully blank. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."
What owners say across generations
Mixed to negative sentiment overall, with a clear generational divide.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Kicks. See the full Kicks owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used Kicks listings typically run $16,633–$23,176.
Other Kicks model years
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