How common are brake complaints on the 2019 Nissan Kicks?

NHTSA lists 23 brake-related complaints for the 2019 Kicks, which is 17% of the 134 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2019 Nissan Kicks brakes?

No related recall is listed for the Brakes component on the 2019 Nissan Kicks in NHTSA data.

At what mileage do brake problems typically show up on the 2019 Kicks?

The median mileage at failure for brake complaints on the 2019 Kicks is 23,296 miles.

Did brake problems cause any crashes on the 2019 Kicks?

NHTSA data shows 2 crashes and 2 injuries associated with brake-area complaints on the 2019 Nissan Kicks.

How does the 2019 Kicks compare to other years for brake complaints?

The 2019 Kicks had 23 brake complaints (17% share), compared to 25 complaints (29% share) in 2018 and a decline to single-digit complaint counts by 2021 and later.

2019 Nissan Kicks Brakes Problems

Brakes account for 23 of 134 complaints on the 2019 Nissan Kicks, or 17% of that year's total, with a median failure mileage of 23,296. No related recall exists for this component.

Brakes complaints: 23; 17% of 134
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 2
Median mileage: 23,297 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

ABS warning light illuminates during driving, often followed by a dealer diagnosis that the ABS module or actuator needs replacement.
ABS module or actuator parts reported to be on national backorder, leaving vehicles unrepaired for extended periods.
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) system reported to trigger sudden braking with no vehicle or obstacle present ahead.
Forward collision warning and AEB systems reported to show false alerts such as 'Front Radar Obstruction' or become temporarily unavailable while driving.
Owners describe the emergency braking system flagging a laser misalignment code, particularly when driving on an incline, requiring dealer recalibration.
One owner reported braking became inconsistent and unreliable, with intermittent malfunctions occurring multiple times per week.

When 2019 Nissan Kicks brake complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 10, 2019, latest Dec 17, 2025.

23 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2019 to Dec 2025; peak Oct 2022 (3).

Brakes recalls for the 2019 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

How common are brake complaints on the 2019 Nissan Kicks?: NHTSA lists 23 brake-related complaints for the 2019 Kicks, which is 17% of the 134 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2019 Nissan Kicks brakes?: No related recall is listed for the Brakes component on the 2019 Nissan Kicks in NHTSA data.
At what mileage do brake problems typically show up on the 2019 Kicks?: The median mileage at failure for brake complaints on the 2019 Kicks is 23,296 miles.
Did brake problems cause any crashes on the 2019 Kicks?: NHTSA data shows 2 crashes and 2 injuries associated with brake-area complaints on the 2019 Nissan Kicks.
How does the 2019 Kicks compare to other years for brake complaints?: The 2019 Kicks had 23 brake complaints (17% share), compared to 25 complaints (29% share) in 2018 and a decline to single-digit complaint counts by 2021 and later.