2021 Nissan Kicks Collision Avoidance & Cameras Problems
NHTSA lists 15 Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints for the 2021 Nissan Kicks, 20% of that year's 76 total complaints, including one crash. No related recall has been issued for this system.
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints
- 15
- 20% of 76
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- —
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical collision avoidance system symptoms owners report
- Forward collision warning triggers false braking on the highway or freeway with no vehicle ahead, sometimes several times per week.
- VDC (vehicle dynamics control) system throws warnings claiming a collision occurred when nothing happened, often described by owners as needing a camera redesign.
- Forward collision warning activates when driving toward direct sunlight, then cycles off in shade and back on again, slowing the car.
- Front impact and distance sensor warning lights flash on the dash for several minutes during early morning or nighttime driving.
- Sudden unexplained full-stop braking occurs at highway speed with no obstacle in front, sides, or rear.
- System malfunction after startup shows a collision/traction warning message and a hesitation to accelerate, sometimes paired with a check engine light.
When 2021 Nissan Kicks collision avoidance system complaints were filed
First complaint Oct 6, 2021, latest Apr 27, 2026.
Collision Avoidance & Cameras recalls for the 2021 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 many collision avoidance complaints does the 2021 Nissan Kicks have?
- NHTSA lists 15 complaints in the Collision Avoidance & Cameras category for the 2021 Kicks, which is 20% of the 76 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2021 Nissan Kicks collision avoidance system?
- No. NHTSA shows no related recalls tied to this problem area for the 2021 Kicks.
- Did any of these complaints involve a crash?
- Yes, one crash is recorded among the 15 Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints for the 2021 Kicks. No fires or injuries were reported.
- How does the 2021 Kicks compare to other model years for this issue?
- The 2021 Kicks share of complaints in this area is 20%, lower than 2019 (34%) and 2020 (35%), but higher than 2024 (16%) and 2025 (11%).
- What do owners describe with the forward collision warning?
- Owners describe false braking events with no vehicle ahead, VDC system errors claiming a collision occurred, and warning lights triggered by direct sunlight.