Are there brake problems with the 2018 Nissan Kicks?

Yes. NHTSA received 25 brake-related complaints for the 2018 Kicks, which is 29% of all complaints filed for that model year, the highest share among Kicks model years listed.

Is there a recall for the 2018 Nissan Kicks brakes?

NHTSA lists no related recall for the 2018 Kicks brakes based on this data.

At what mileage do 2018 Nissan Kicks brake problems typically start?

The median mileage at failure among reported brake complaints was 7,700 miles.

What is the most common brake complaint on the 2018 Kicks?

Owners most often describe the automatic emergency braking system engaging on its own or the front radar sensor falsely reporting an obstruction.

Did any 2018 Kicks brake issues lead to a crash?

NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 0 fires or injuries linked to the 25 brake complaints for the 2018 Kicks.

2018 Nissan Kicks Brakes Problems

Owners filed 25 brake-related complaints for the 2018 Nissan Kicks, 29% of all complaints for the year, the highest share of any model year. Median mileage at failure was 7,700 miles. NHTSA lists no related recall.

Brakes complaints: 25; 29% of 85
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 7,700 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

Automatic emergency braking (AEB) engages on its own at highway or city speeds with no obstacle present, sometimes bringing the car to a sudden stop.
Front radar sensor throws an 'unavailable due to obstruction' warning repeatedly with no actual obstruction, even after dealer replacement of sensors.
ABS warning light cycles on and off and ABS function stops working, with some owners reporting this after extended mileage.
Multiple warning lights (ABS, crash-collision, slip/skid) illuminate together on the dash without a clear trigger.
One owner reported a crash linked to a malfunctioning front AEB sensor that the dealer could not permanently fix.

When 2018 Nissan Kicks brake complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 4, 2018, latest Feb 10, 2026.

25 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2018 to Feb 2026; peak Sep 2019 (3).

Brakes recalls for the 2018 Nissan Kicks

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Kicks model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201825 (29%)
201923 (17%)
202012 (13%)
20215 (7%)
20221 (4%)
20232 (11%)
20242 (5%)
20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Are there brake problems with the 2018 Nissan Kicks?: Yes. NHTSA received 25 brake-related complaints for the 2018 Kicks, which is 29% of all complaints filed for that model year, the highest share among Kicks model years listed.
Is there a recall for the 2018 Nissan Kicks brakes?: NHTSA lists no related recall for the 2018 Kicks brakes based on this data.
At what mileage do 2018 Nissan Kicks brake problems typically start?: The median mileage at failure among reported brake complaints was 7,700 miles.
What is the most common brake complaint on the 2018 Kicks?: Owners most often describe the automatic emergency braking system engaging on its own or the front radar sensor falsely reporting an obstruction.
Did any 2018 Kicks brake issues lead to a crash?: NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 0 fires or injuries linked to the 25 brake complaints for the 2018 Kicks.