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.
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.
- 20182 (2%)
- 20191 (1%)
- 20202 (2%)
- 202126 (34%)
- 20224 (17%)
- 20230 (0%)
- 20242 (5%)
- 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.