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2020 Nissan Kicks Collision Avoidance & Cameras Problems

NHTSA lists 34 Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints for the 2020 Nissan Kicks, 35% of all complaints filed for that year and the highest share among 2018-2025 model years. One crash was linked to this problem area; no related recall exists in NHTSA data.

Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints
34
35% of 96
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
45 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical collision avoidance system symptoms owners report

  • Automatic emergency braking activates on its own with no vehicle or obstacle nearby, sometimes at highway speed or while using cruise control.
  • Forward collision warning lights and sensor icons illuminate randomly with no cars in the vicinity, including while parked or in a parking garage.
  • Vehicle enters limp mode in traffic while front crash sensor lights come on, with dealers replacing the ECM in at least one case without fixing the issue permanently.
  • Crash sensor malfunctions repeat after dealer replacement, sometimes causing the vehicle to stall and refuse to shift into reverse.
  • Collision warning triggers alongside sudden loss of power while merging or accelerating onto a highway.

When 2020 Nissan Kicks collision avoidance system complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 26, 2021, latest Jul 15, 2026.

2020 Nissan Kicks collision avoidance & cameras complaints: complaints filed per month2Mar 2021Feb 2022Oct 2023Jul 2024Mar 2025Aug 2025Jan 2026
34 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2021 to Jul 2026; peak Mar 2021 (2).

Collision Avoidance & Cameras recalls for the 2020 Nissan Kicks

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints by Kicks model year

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

  1. 201819 (22%)
  2. 201945 (34%)
  3. 202034 (35%)
  4. 202115 (20%)
  5. 20225 (22%)
  6. 20236 (33%)
  7. 20246 (16%)
  8. 20254 (11%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are collision avoidance and camera complaints on the 2020 Nissan Kicks?
NHTSA lists 34 complaints in this area for the 2020 Kicks, which is 35% of all 96 complaints filed for that model year.
Is the 2020 Nissan Kicks worse than other years for this problem?
Yes. Among 2018-2025 Kicks model years, 2020 has the highest share of complaints tied to Collision Avoidance & Cameras at 35%, compared to 34% for 2019 and 20% for 2021.
Is there a recall for the 2020 Nissan Kicks collision avoidance system?
No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2020 Kicks.
Has the collision avoidance issue caused any crashes?
NHTSA data ties one crash to this problem area for the 2020 Kicks, with no reported fires or injuries.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.