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2021 Nissan Kicks Structure & Body Problems

NHTSA lists 26 Structure & Body complaints for the 2021 Nissan Kicks, 34% of all complaints filed for that year, with a median failure mileage of 108,000 miles. No related recalls are on file. Most describe paint chipping and rust above the windshield.

Structure & Body complaints
26
34% of 76
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
108,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

  • Owners report paint chipping above the upper crease of the windshield, often with rust forming underneath.
  • One complaint describes a passenger seat coming loose from its tracks after a rear-end collision, with the airbags failing to deploy.
  • The paint/rust reports were largely filed as fleet-unit complaints on the same date, suggesting a batch inspection finding rather than isolated incidents.

When 2021 Nissan Kicks body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 2, 2021, latest Jun 2, 2026.

2021 Nissan Kicks structure & body complaints: complaints filed per month22Dec 2021Feb 2022May 2025Feb 2026Jun 2026
26 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2021 to Jun 2026; peak Feb 2022 (22).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2021 Nissan Kicks

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Structure & Body complaints by Kicks model year

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

  1. 20182 (2%)
  2. 20191 (1%)
  3. 20202 (2%)
  4. 202126 (34%)
  5. 20224 (17%)
  6. 20230 (0%)
  7. 20242 (5%)
  8. 20254 (11%)

Frequently asked questions

How many Structure & Body complaints does NHTSA have for the 2021 Nissan Kicks?
NHTSA lists 26 Structure & Body complaints for the 2021 Kicks, which is 34% of the 76 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2021 Nissan Kicks structure or body issues?
No. The data shows no related recalls tied to the Structure & Body complaints for the 2021 Kicks.
At what mileage do these body problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2021 Kicks is 108,000 miles.
What is the most common body complaint on the 2021 Kicks?
Most sample complaints describe paint chipping above the windshield's upper crease with some rust present, reported repeatedly as a fleet-unit issue.
Were there any crashes linked to these complaints?
NHTSA data shows 1 crash and no fires or injuries among the Structure & Body complaints for the 2021 Kicks.

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.