How common are engine problems in the 2019 Nissan Kicks?

NHTSA lists 43 engine-related complaints for the 2019 Kicks, which is 32% of all 134 complaints filed for that model year, the highest share of any Kicks model year from 2018 to 2025.

Is there a recall for the 2019 Nissan Kicks engine issues?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this engine problem area.

At what mileage do engine problems usually appear?

The median mileage at failure for engine-related complaints on the 2019 Kicks is 26,903 miles.

What specific engine symptoms do owners describe?

Owners describe stalling, sudden loss of power, rough idle, mass airflow sensor and throttle body failures, and check-engine lights, sometimes alongside CVT slipping.

Have engine complaints caused crashes or injuries in the 2019 Kicks?

NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries linked to these engine complaints.

2019 Nissan Kicks Engine Problems

Engine problems account for 43 of 134 total complaints (32%) on the 2019 Nissan Kicks, the highest share among model years 2018-2025. Owners report stalling, loss of power, and mass airflow sensor/throttle body failures, with a median failure mileage of 26,903 miles. No related recalls are listed for this issue.

Engine complaints: 43; 32% of 134
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 26,903 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

Vehicle loses power or stalls unexpectedly at speed, sometimes dropping from highway speeds down to much slower speeds without warning.
Engine stalls at stops or low speed, then restarts with a rough idle and multiple warning lights flashing on the dashboard.
Owners report repeated mass airflow sensor and throttle body failures, often tied to a recurring check-engine code P0101 even after parts are replaced.
Some complaints describe the CVT transmission slipping or hesitating during acceleration alongside the stalling and power-loss symptoms.
Electrical warning lights, including forward collision and slippery-road alerts, appear at the same time as stalling or power loss in several reports.
One owner reported the alternator and mass airflow sensor circuit failed together, cutting engine power while driving.

When 2019 Nissan Kicks engine complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 15, 2019, latest Jul 22, 2026.

43 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2019 to Jul 2026; peak Oct 2020 (3).

Engine recalls for the 2019 Nissan Kicks

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Kicks model year

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

201825 (29%)
201943 (32%)
202025 (26%)
202110 (13%)
20225 (22%)
20235 (28%)
20242 (5%)
20251 (3%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are engine problems in the 2019 Nissan Kicks?: NHTSA lists 43 engine-related complaints for the 2019 Kicks, which is 32% of all 134 complaints filed for that model year, the highest share of any Kicks model year from 2018 to 2025.
Is there a recall for the 2019 Nissan Kicks engine issues?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this engine problem area.
At what mileage do engine problems usually appear?: The median mileage at failure for engine-related complaints on the 2019 Kicks is 26,903 miles.
What specific engine symptoms do owners describe?: Owners describe stalling, sudden loss of power, rough idle, mass airflow sensor and throttle body failures, and check-engine lights, sometimes alongside CVT slipping.
Have engine complaints caused crashes or injuries in the 2019 Kicks?: NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries linked to these engine complaints.