2018 Nissan Kicks Collision Avoidance & Cameras Problems
NHTSA lists 19 complaints in Collision Avoidance & Cameras for the 2018 Nissan Kicks, 22% of all complaints filed for the year. A related recall (19V654000) covers back-up camera software across several Nissan models, including the 2018 Kicks.
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints
- 19
- 22% of 85
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 2,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical collision avoidance system symptoms owners report
- Front radar or obstruction sensor triggers a false warning light while driving with no obvious cause.
- Front radar becomes unavailable during rain or wet weather, disabling automatic emergency braking and forward collision warning.
- Automatic emergency braking warning light stays on continuously, even after dealer service attempts to fix it.
- ABS and forward collision system fail to respond during hard braking, in one case nearly causing a crash in rainy conditions.
- Collision warning appears alongside sudden loss of power and a check engine light, sometimes tied to a Mass Air Flow sensor code.
- Traction control and front collision warning lights appear together with the vehicle stalling or shutting off while driving.
When 2018 Nissan Kicks collision avoidance system complaints were filed
First complaint Jan 9, 2021, latest Jul 25, 2026.
Collision Avoidance & Cameras recalls for the 2018 Nissan Kicks
- NHTSA 19V654000Sep 12, 2019Collision Avoidance & Cameras1,228,830 vehicles
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
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. Additionally included are 2019 Nissan GT-R and Taxi and Infiniti QX50, QX60, Q70, Q70L vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: 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.
Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints by Kicks model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many 2018 Nissan Kicks owners reported collision avoidance and camera problems?
- NHTSA lists 19 complaints in this component area for the 2018 Nissan Kicks, which is 22% of all 85 complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2018 Nissan Kicks camera or collision system?
- Yes. Recall campaign 19V654000 covers the back-up camera software on several 2018-2019 Nissan models, including the Kicks. Nissan dealers update the back-up camera settings software free of charge.
- What do owners describe when the front collision warning comes on?
- Owners describe a front radar or obstruction warning light appearing randomly while driving, often paired with an automatic emergency braking unavailable message, and in some cases the system fails during actual hard braking.
- Were there any crashes or injuries linked to these complaints?
- NHTSA data for this component area on the 2018 Kicks shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries reported.
- How does the 2018 Kicks compare to other model years for this problem?
- The 2018 Kicks had 19 complaints (22% share) in this area, lower than the 2019 model's 45 complaints (34% share) and the 2020 model's 34 complaints (35% share).