2019 NISSAN KICKS

1 recalls — 240 complaints

19V654000 Sep 12, 2019
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Defect Description
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Titan Diesel, Versa Note and Versa Sedan vehicles, as well as Infiniti Q50, Q60, QX30 and QX80 vehicles. Additio... Read more
Consequence
The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Nissan will notify owners in phases, having dealers update the back-up camera settings software, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2019 and all affected VINs should be activated. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200... Read more
1,228,830 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.

Complaint Statistics

240 total complaints 9 crashes 5 injuries

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM35
ENGINE32
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS29
UNKNOWN OR OTHER28
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING23
SERVICE BRAKES17
POWER TRAIN17
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL15
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM11
STEERING4
POWER TRAIN Mar 12, 2026
Incident date: Mar 12, 2026
When I was pulling out of my driveway, my car wouldn't accelerate and started making a terrible noise. I lost all power and couldn't get it to move leaving me stuck in the middle of the road. It wouldn't even let me coast off to the side of the road. I have had this same problem before with this tra... Read more
SUSPENSION Jan 6, 2026
Incident date: Jan 2, 2026
Left rear coil spring is broken
SERVICE BRAKES Dec 17, 2025
Incident date: Oct 1, 2023
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS Dec 17, 2025
Incident date: Oct 1, 2023
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING Dec 15, 2025
Incident date: Dec 11, 2025
The first time the errors (front collision, traction control/slippery road) happened, I was driving my 2019 Nissan Kicks on a dry night in October (10/23). I was going down a medium sized hill with my breaks slightly engaged, about to run into my apartment complex. There was no one in front of me. L... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS Dec 15, 2025
Incident date: Dec 11, 2025
The first time the errors (front collision, traction control/slippery road) happened, I was driving my 2019 Nissan Kicks on a dry night in October (10/23). I was going down a medium sized hill with my breaks slightly engaged, about to run into my apartment complex. There was no one in front of me. L... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:MASS AIR FLOW (MAF) SENSOR Dec 15, 2025
Incident date: Sep 5, 2025
The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Kicks. The contact stated that while driving at slow speeds, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle stalled. After restarting the vehicle, the vehicle immediately hesitated while accelerating. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who diagnose... Read more
ENGINE Dec 15, 2025
Incident date: Sep 5, 2025
The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Kicks. The contact stated that while driving at slow speeds, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle stalled. After restarting the vehicle, the vehicle immediately hesitated while accelerating. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who diagnose... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Dec 12, 2025
Incident date: May 19, 2025
The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Kicks. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the ABS warning light illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed, and the dealer determined that the ABS module needed to be replaced; however, the part was on... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING Dec 11, 2025
Incident date: Nov 28, 2025
While I was driving, I pressed the brake pedal. As soon as I applied the brakes, the vehicle abruptly screeched to a halt in a manner that felt abnormal and uncontrollable. Immediately after this sudden stop, the vehicle lost stability. It slid sideways, causing it to rotate and end up facing in a d... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Dec 11, 2025
Incident date: Nov 28, 2025
While I was driving, I pressed the brake pedal. As soon as I applied the brakes, the vehicle abruptly screeched to a halt in a manner that felt abnormal and uncontrollable. Immediately after this sudden stop, the vehicle lost stability. It slid sideways, causing it to rotate and end up facing in a d... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS Dec 11, 2025
Incident date: Nov 28, 2025
While I was driving, I pressed the brake pedal. As soon as I applied the brakes, the vehicle abruptly screeched to a halt in a manner that felt abnormal and uncontrollable. Immediately after this sudden stop, the vehicle lost stability. It slid sideways, causing it to rotate and end up facing in a d... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Dec 9, 2025
Incident date: Dec 31, 1969
Transmission Issue - The CVT transmission slips during acceleration and causes the car to lose power. It hesitates, revs high, and sometimes jerks when slowing or speeding up. This creates unsafe driving conditions. Electrical Issue -The electronics intermittently shut off, screen goes black, and wa... Read more
ENGINE Dec 9, 2025
Incident date: Dec 31, 1969
Transmission Issue - The CVT transmission slips during acceleration and causes the car to lose power. It hesitates, revs high, and sometimes jerks when slowing or speeding up. This creates unsafe driving conditions. Electrical Issue -The electronics intermittently shut off, screen goes black, and wa... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Nov 20, 2025
Incident date: Oct 27, 2025
My 2019 Nissan Kicks experienced a sudden and dangerous CVT transmission failure. The vehicle began jerking, struggled to accelerate, and at times would not move forward when pressing the gas. The check engine light came on during these incidents. The car also revs without engaging properly and lose... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Oct 27, 2025
Incident date: Oct 27, 2025
Manufacture warning collision warning traction warning while driving and unable to accelerate
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Oct 27, 2025
Incident date: Oct 27, 2025
Manufacture warning collision warning traction warning while driving and unable to accelerate
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS Oct 27, 2025
Incident date: Oct 27, 2025
Manufacture warning collision warning traction warning while driving and unable to accelerate
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Oct 10, 2025
Incident date: Oct 9, 2025
Check engine light came on, displaying code P0101, front collision malfunction came on. Replaced MAF sensor for code P0101. The car then displayed the same lights, check engine light and AEB light and slip indicator light. My car then stalled while at a red light.
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS Oct 10, 2025
Incident date: Oct 9, 2025
Check engine light came on, displaying code P0101, front collision malfunction came on. Replaced MAF sensor for code P0101. The car then displayed the same lights, check engine light and AEB light and slip indicator light. My car then stalled while at a red light.
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING Oct 10, 2025
Incident date: Oct 9, 2025
Check engine light came on, displaying code P0101, front collision malfunction came on. Replaced MAF sensor for code P0101. The car then displayed the same lights, check engine light and AEB light and slip indicator light. My car then stalled while at a red light.
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS Sep 17, 2025
Incident date: Sep 17, 2025
My Car ocassionally comes with Code P0101 and P0102 when the check Engine light comes on. And when it does come on, The Traction Light and Head Collision warning lights show as well. These affect how the car drives and I have to stop and shut of the engine for a couple of minutes and then restart th... Read more
ENGINE Sep 17, 2025
Incident date: Sep 17, 2025
My Car ocassionally comes with Code P0101 and P0102 when the check Engine light comes on. And when it does come on, The Traction Light and Head Collision warning lights show as well. These affect how the car drives and I have to stop and shut of the engine for a couple of minutes and then restart th... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS Aug 17, 2025
Incident date: Aug 16, 2025
The front crash warning will come on and then the car will just cut off. This has happened multiple times while driving. It’s dangerous because it happens without any warning and there is nothing going on with traffic to trigger the warning light.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Aug 17, 2025
Incident date: Aug 16, 2025
The front crash warning will come on and then the car will just cut off. This has happened multiple times while driving. It’s dangerous because it happens without any warning and there is nothing going on with traffic to trigger the warning light.
ENGINE Aug 17, 2025
Incident date: Aug 16, 2025
The front crash warning will come on and then the car will just cut off. This has happened multiple times while driving. It’s dangerous because it happens without any warning and there is nothing going on with traffic to trigger the warning light.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR Aug 13, 2025
Incident date: Aug 13, 2025
The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Kicks. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the ... Read more
ENGINE Aug 13, 2025
Incident date: Aug 13, 2025
The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Kicks. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the ... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:MASS AIR FLOW (MAF) SENSOR Aug 13, 2025
Incident date: Aug 13, 2025
The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Kicks. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Aug 11, 2025
Incident date: Mar 15, 2025
The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Kicks. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 MPH, the ABS warning light illuminated and the message “See Owner’s Manual" was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact believed that the... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS Aug 5, 2025
Incident date: Jul 11, 2025
Driving in various times either oncoming snow fall facing car, or blowing wind facing car. Automatic emergency braking system error shows with 2 car collision light shows. With error coming on car doesn't accelerate or limps very very slow (pull over eventually to the right to stop). Also follows wi... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING Aug 5, 2025
Incident date: Jul 11, 2025
Driving in various times either oncoming snow fall facing car, or blowing wind facing car. Automatic emergency braking system error shows with 2 car collision light shows. With error coming on car doesn't accelerate or limps very very slow (pull over eventually to the right to stop). Also follows wi... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Aug 4, 2025
Incident date: Aug 4, 2025
I keep getting the p0101 code for the MAF sensor and I’ve replaced it 2 times with OEM ones and I still get that code later on. I’ve cleaned the throttle body and replaced the air filter with an OEM one and that light with also the “wet road” and “forward collision” light keep popping up... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS Aug 4, 2025
Incident date: Aug 4, 2025
I keep getting the p0101 code for the MAF sensor and I’ve replaced it 2 times with OEM ones and I still get that code later on. I’ve cleaned the throttle body and replaced the air filter with an OEM one and that light with also the “wet road” and “forward collision” light keep popping up... Read more
ENGINE Aug 4, 2025
Incident date: Aug 4, 2025
I keep getting the p0101 code for the MAF sensor and I’ve replaced it 2 times with OEM ones and I still get that code later on. I’ve cleaned the throttle body and replaced the air filter with an OEM one and that light with also the “wet road” and “forward collision” light keep popping up... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Jul 26, 2025
Incident date: Apr 18, 2025
Replaced the mass air flow sensor bought from Nissan dealership due to code P0101. After replacement the warning light went off for one day. Now back on. Dealership said it’s an after market part and that they don’t sell after market parts. The part in question was bought FROM THE DEALER. ... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Jul 17, 2025
Incident date: Jul 16, 2025
It is hard to explain what specific component put my safety at risk. But my car is suffering from unintended acceleration and unintended deceleration, which I've been told is related to my engine/ABS actuator, but Nissan is doing "further investigation" after holding my car for a month and clearing ... Read more
WHEELS Jul 17, 2025
Incident date: Apr 4, 2025
We took our car to McLarty Daniel Nissan for new tire installation and wheel alignment. During checkout, we noticed that the alignment printout shows some of the values were still out of spec (see attached photo) and the red warning note stated that this may result in tire wear, handling and safety ... Read more
ENGINE Jul 17, 2025
Incident date: Jul 16, 2025
It is hard to explain what specific component put my safety at risk. But my car is suffering from unintended acceleration and unintended deceleration, which I've been told is related to my engine/ABS actuator, but Nissan is doing "further investigation" after holding my car for a month and clearing ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jul 17, 2025
Incident date: Jul 16, 2025
It is hard to explain what specific component put my safety at risk. But my car is suffering from unintended acceleration and unintended deceleration, which I've been told is related to my engine/ABS actuator, but Nissan is doing "further investigation" after holding my car for a month and clearing ... Read more
STEERING Jul 17, 2025
Incident date: Apr 4, 2025
We took our car to McLarty Daniel Nissan for new tire installation and wheel alignment. During checkout, we noticed that the alignment printout shows some of the values were still out of spec (see attached photo) and the red warning note stated that this may result in tire wear, handling and safety ... Read more
BACK OVER PREVENTION Jul 9, 2025
Incident date: May 20, 2025
The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Kicks. The contact stated while reversing, the back over protection camera system displayed a black screen. The dealer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was m... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Jun 18, 2025
Incident date: Nov 15, 2022
Component/System Involved: Infotainment system / radio head unit (including display, CarPlay integration, and volume control) Incident Description: Since purchasing the vehicle in 2020 with approximately 11,000 miles, the infotainment system has malfunctioned in ways that present a significant saf... Read more
Crash
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Apr 23, 2025
Incident date: May 9, 2024
I have had a dispute with the Greensboro Nissan. . I had an issue with all of my lights coming on on my dashboard, my car started vibrating and cut off while I was in traffic. I Immediately scheduled a service visit for 5/9 I had the diagnostics checked on my vehicle and was informed it was my mass... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Apr 22, 2025
Incident date: Apr 22, 2025
While driving on a sunny day out of nowhere, no car around me and the car symbol for slippery road, front end collision and see owner’s manual appeared. After stopping at a red light when it was time to turn the car stalled. Although I was pressing the gas the car was barely moving then it “jump... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS Apr 22, 2025
Incident date: Apr 22, 2025
While driving on a sunny day out of nowhere, no car around me and the car symbol for slippery road, front end collision and see owner’s manual appeared. After stopping at a red light when it was time to turn the car stalled. Although I was pressing the gas the car was barely moving then it “jump... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Apr 22, 2025
Incident date: Apr 22, 2025
While driving on a sunny day out of nowhere, no car around me and the car symbol for slippery road, front end collision and see owner’s manual appeared. After stopping at a red light when it was time to turn the car stalled. Although I was pressing the gas the car was barely moving then it “jump... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS Apr 15, 2025
Incident date: Apr 15, 2025
1.The system that failed is the traction sensor light and the mass flow air system and the collision sensor light and yes its available for inspection 2. I was driving down [XXX] on [XXX] at [XXX] in rush hour traffic with my [XXX] in the car with me and the collision light and the traction sensor ... Read more
BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS Apr 15, 2025
Incident date: Apr 15, 2025
1.The system that failed is the traction sensor light and the mass flow air system and the collision sensor light and yes its available for inspection 2. I was driving down [XXX] on [XXX] at [XXX] in rush hour traffic with my [XXX] in the car with me and the collision light and the traction sensor ... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING Apr 15, 2025
Incident date: Apr 15, 2025
1.The system that failed is the traction sensor light and the mass flow air system and the collision sensor light and yes its available for inspection 2. I was driving down [XXX] on [XXX] at [XXX] in rush hour traffic with my [XXX] in the car with me and the collision light and the traction sensor ... Read more

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EPA Fuel Economy — 2019 NISSAN KICKS

Trim / Engine City MPG Highway MPG Combined MPG Fuel Type Annual Fuel Cost
1.6L 4-cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios) (Front-Wheel Drive) 31.0 36.0 33.0 Regular $1,800

CO2 Emissions: 271.0 g/mile (Midsize Cars)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

NISSAN KICKS — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the NISSAN KICKS across all model years (2018–2026).

43 Total Recalls
805 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
40 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

NISSAN KICKS — Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2026 6 4 View
2025 6 34 View
2024 9 33 View
2023 18 44 View
2022 0 35 View
2021 2 92 View
2020 0 172 View
2019 (current) 1 240
2018 1 151 View

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