2025 Nissan Kicks Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
CautionComplaint Index
71/100
#3 most-complained of 8 Kicks years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2025 Nissan Kicks has 37 owner complaints and 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 71 out of 100 — #3 highest of 8 Kicks model years (verdict: Caution). The most reported problem area is visibility & wipers (7 complaints, 19% of the total). Complaints report 2 crashes, 1 fire, and 1 injury.
- Complaints
- 37
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes / fires
- 2 / 1
- Injuries / deaths
- 1 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 4 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 31
- 28 city / 35 hwy
Top 2025 Nissan Kicks problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Other8 (22%)
- Visibility & Wipers7 (19%)
- Electrical System5 (14%)
- Steering5 (14%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires5 (14%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras4 (11%)
- Structure & Body4 (11%)
- Transmission & Powertrain4 (11%)
- Fuel System2 (5%)
- Lane Departure2 (5%)
2025 Nissan Kicks recalls
4 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 26V331000May 21, 2026Electrical System51,598 vehicles
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Kicks vehicles. A software error in the combination meter may cause the screen display to go partially or fully blank. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."
Risk: A partial or blank screen display will not show critical safety information such as vehicle speed and warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will resume the software reprogramming of the combination meter software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 6, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261. Nissan's number for this recall is PMA66. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 22, 2026.
- NHTSA 25V324000Jun 4, 2025Collision Avoidance & Cameras79,755 vehicles
Back over prevention:software
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Frontier and Kicks vehicles. The center information display unit may display a blank screen when shifted into reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: A rearview image that does not display can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the software on the vehicleâs center information display, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 10, 2025. The manufacturer numbers for this recall are PD152 and PMA48.
- NHTSA 25V188000Apr 17, 2025Other37,003 vehicles
Equipment:other:labels
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Kicks vehicles. The certification label may have been printed with the incorrect Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) values, which can result in the vehicle being overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification." Additionally, certain 2025 Nissan Kicks SR trim level vehicles equipped with an optional 19-inch wheel package may have a certification label that states an incorrect wheel size. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Risk: An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash. Vehicles with incorrect wheel and tire information may lead to tires that are inflated improperly, which can also increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will install new labels, free of charge. Additionally, dealers will mail replacement labels to owners. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2025. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261. Nissan's numbers for this recall are PD136 and PMA47.
2025 Nissan Kicks fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 28 MPG
- Highway
- 35 MPG
- Combined
- 31 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,100
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2025 compared with other Kicks years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2025 Nissan Kicks a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2025 Nissan Kicks ranks #3 of 8 among Kicks model years (Complaint Index 71/100, verdict: Caution). It has 37 complaints and 4 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- What are the most common problems with the 2025 Nissan Kicks?
- The most reported problem areas are visibility & wipers (7 complaints), electrical system (5 complaints), and steering (5 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 8,479 miles.
- Does the 2025 Nissan Kicks have any recalls?
- Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2025 Nissan Kicks, most recently reported 2026, covering electrical system, collision avoidance & cameras, and other.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2025 Nissan Kicks?
- EPA rates the 2025 Nissan Kicks at 31 MPG combined (28 city / 35 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,100. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.