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.
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.
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.