2023 Nissan Kicks Safety Report
2023 NISSAN KICKS Safety Report
Safety Decision Cockpit for the 2023 Nissan Kicks
This page is the hub for deciding what to inspect next on the 2023 Nissan Kicks. It connects recall campaigns, owner complaint patterns, service bulletins, sibling model years, component issue hubs, and the model buying guide so a shopper or owner can move from a single report into the wider safety graph.
| Signal | Value | What to inspect next |
|---|---|---|
| Recall burden | Moderate (1) | Review campaign numbers, affected components, and dealer remedies below. |
| Owner complaints | Moderate (24) | Scan complaint narratives for recurring symptoms, mileage, crashes, fires, injuries, and dates. |
| Crash and fire reports | 1 | Treat any crash, fire, injury, or fatality-linked pattern as a priority pre-purchase inspection item. |
| Primary component hub | Unknown Or Other | Compare unknown or other issues across vehicles. |
| Cleaner nearby model year | 2026 | Compare against the 2026 Nissan Kicks with 2 complaints and 2 recalls. |
| Riskier nearby model year | 2020 | Check the 2020 Nissan Kicks before buying across this generation. |
Nissan Kicks Year-by-Year Comparison
The safest purchase decision usually comes from comparing neighboring model years, not reading a single page in isolation. The table below uses only validated Nissan Kicks years already present in the cleaned NHTSA dataset, so each comparison links to a real vehicle safety report rather than a generated combination.
| Model Year | Complaints | Recalls | Use case |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Nissan Kicks | 20 | 1 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2022 Nissan Kicks | 20 | 0 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2025 Nissan Kicks | 26 | 3 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
| 2021 Nissan Kicks | 66 | 2 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
| 2026 Nissan Kicks | 2 | 2 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2020 Nissan Kicks | 85 | 0 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
2023 Nissan Kicks Complaint Theme Map
Complaint counts become more useful when they are grouped into inspection themes. For the 2023 Nissan Kicks, these are the component areas with the clearest NHTSA complaint signals. Use each link to jump from this single vehicle into broader component hubs and make-specific issue pages.
Unknown Or Other
2 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Unknown Or Other issues Nissan onlyElectrical System
2 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Electrical System issues Nissan onlyBack Over Prevention,Forward Collision Avoidance
2 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Back Over Prevention,Forward Collision Avoidance issues Nissan onlyStructure
2 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Structure issues Nissan onlyVisibility/Wiper
1 owner complaint mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Visibility/Wiper issues Nissan onlyElectrical System,Forward Collision Avoidance
1 owner complaint mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Electrical System,Forward Collision Avoidance issues Nissan onlyAI Safety Analysis for the 2023 Nissan Kicks
Reliability Score
The 2023 Nissan Kicks receives a reliability score of 5 out of 100 based on analysis of NHTSA complaint data, recall history, crash reports, and safety ratings. This indicates below-average reliability. Significant issues have been reported by owners and should be carefully evaluated before purchase.
NHTSA Safety Ratings for the 2023 Nissan Kicks
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) evaluates vehicles through controlled crash tests and assigns star ratings from 1 to 5, with 5 being the safest.
Known Issues for the 2023 Nissan Kicks
The following issues have been identified from NHTSA complaint data and owner reports for the 2023 Nissan Kicks:
| Issue | Severity | Frequency | Typical Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Back Window Shattering Multiple instances of spontaneous shattering of the rear window have been reported, leading to potential safety hazards. |
High | Rare | 30k-60k miles |
| Electrical System Issues Engine failure to start and dimming headlights have been reported, indicating possible electrical system instability. |
Medium | Common | 30k-60k miles |
| Emergency Braking Malfunction The emergency braking system has malfunctioned, causing unexpected braking, which can be dangerous. |
Medium | Common | 30k-60k miles |
| Air Bag Deployment Failure A recall has been issued for air bag deployment issues, though this is less frequent. |
Low | Rare | 30k-60k miles |
Common Problems Reported by Owners
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the following components account for the majority of reported issues with the 2023 Nissan Kicks:
Issues with the rear window shattering without impact.
Problems with engine starting and headlights dimming.
Random braking without detection of obstacles.
Recall for air bag deployment issues.
Recall Details for the 2023 Nissan Kicks
The following 1 recall has been issued for the 2023 Nissan Kicks by NHTSA:
Summary: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2024 Titan, Frontier, Infiniti QX60, Pathfinder, 2023-2024 Sentra, Versa, Kicks, Infiniti QX50, and 2023 Rogue vehicles. Due to a manufacturing issue, the driver's air bag inflator may absorb moisture, and cause the air bag to deploy improperly.
Consequence: An air bag that deploys improperly may not protect the driver as intended during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the front driver's air bag assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's numbers for this recall are PD103, PD104, and PMA34.
NHTSA Complaint Summaries for the 2023 Nissan Kicks
Below are complaint narratives filed by owners of the 2023 Nissan Kicks with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. 1 complaint involved crashes. 1 reported injuries or fatalities.
Back window shattered spontaneously without notice
Back glass was shattered with no visible impact. Back glass was replaced by Safelite.
WHILE COMING FROM THE GROCERY STORE TO MY APARTMENT I HEARD A LOUD POP AND I SAW THRU MY MIRROR THAT MY REAR WINDOW WAS SHATTERED. I. STOP ON THE NEXT BLOCK AND PARK TO SEE IF SOMEONE OR SOMETHING HIT MY WINDOW BUT NOTHING... I NOTICED ON THE SIDE OF THE SORROUNDI WINDOW THE WINDOW WAS SEPARATED FROM THE WINDOW FRAME... I DID SOME RESEARCHED AND FOUND OUT IT HAS HAPPEN TO OTHER NISSAN OWNERS .......
The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Kicks. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the engine failed to turn over. The contact had to wait for 20 minutes to an hour before being able to start the vehicle. The failure was intermittent. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle wa...
I started braking and the red "BRAKE" started intermittently shining. Later on, the warning, front collision, and traction control lights suddenly turned on. I cannot use cruise control now either. A quick look online shows this to be a widespread issue across many Nissan Kicks, but the dealership is saying that the issue only applies to some models of Kicks, not mine. But my issue is identica...
The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Kicks. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the headlights became extremely dim before the failure was self-corrected. The failure was intermittent. Occasionally, the contact had to restart the vehicle for the headlights to illuminate properly. The contact stated that after the initial start-up, the vehicle hesitated, and there was an extensive am...
I went to have car checked and mechanic said it was a recall and the problem is an unstable electrical connection within the sensor that measures the force the driver applies to the steering wheel during turns and can result in the power steering feature being disabled. I can have inspection done at any time. I drive my family to work and my infant grandson around. I don’t want to have an accident...
The emergency braking systems will randomly brake without anything in front of the car. When backing into a parking spot, if the car senses a parking block it will emergency brake. When driving, there has been a person walking on a sidewalk, not in the road or crossing the road, and the car emergency braked. Other times it has emergency braked randomly when driving for no known reason. I have take...
My car has repeatedly stalled while in motion. •No warning lights appear on the dashboard before or after stalling. •The most recent incident occurred in front of a moving car, putting you and your family at risk. •Luckily, no one was injured, but this continues to be a serious safety hazard. •This problem has happened before, meaning it is a recurring mechanical defect. I’ve reported this issue ...
I have had several incidents where my vehicle malfunctioned. The most recent one that I was concerned about my safety was that I was driving 55 mph where my car applied the automatic emergency feature and suddenly started breaking without reason. I was not able to accelerate due to the malfunction of the car breaking on its own and when the car reached about 30 mph that’s when i was able to accele...
Another vehicle failed to stop at a stop sign and ran into the front driver side of my vehicle. Air bags were supposed to be deployed on my vehicle due to the impact of the collision, however, they were not. Air bags could have prevented injury if they had functioned properly. Vehicle is now a total loss.
Hello, I noticed my battery light came Friday, April 5th, but the indicator light went off after about 45 seconds. Saturday, April 6th, I was driving and the battery light came on again, after 5 minutes the acceleration stopped working as I turned into the subdivision. The vehicle was going 5mph, I was able to make to a relatives house. Once I pull in the driveway, all of the indicator lights c...
I was sitting at a light during rush hour with my kids. The light turned green, but nothing happened when I pushed the car accelerator. I put my flashers on and tried not to panic. I put the car in park, turned it off, then turned it back on. The car worked properly and I was able to be move out of the intersection to the side of the road. Oil and engine appeared normal and there were no noises si...
I purchased the vehicle in April of 2023. It has just over 2000 miles on it. I don't drive it very much. Starting in January of 2024, I’ve been having intermittent issues with my fairly new Nissan Kicks vehicle, as follows: •Engine stalling at stop •Forward Emergency Brake (FEB) Sensor activates when no obstruction present – and while driving full speed on road I have taken the vehicle to th...
We were simply backing out of our driveway and the system began to beep as if something was behind the vehicle. I got out and walked behind the car and there was nothing there. I began backing up again and the vehicle suddenly stopped in a grinding halt. No matter what I did I could not make the car back up. This is a 2023 car with 2000 miles on it. It took about 10 minutes to back out of the dri...
Today date 11.14.2023. Stalled problem on traffic light. It's hapen 2 times. First time 2 weeks ago, do not remember date. Second time its hapen 11.10.2023. On red light my car is stalled. Than I turn my flashers, alredy was green light. People start go around my car. Restart my car and drive my car home. Its not save drive car like this. I by this car 10.24.23. Today back from dealership thay sa...
The AEB system activated without cause (phantom braking incident). While driving on a neighborhood street (25-30 mph), the car seized up, came to a near complete stop, and a red (outline) and white (background) triangle containing a bold red exclamation mark appeared on the dash display. There were no other cars around me, nor were there any other external conditions that would have activated th...
While driving at about 25mph, the engine suddenly shut off without any warning. After the engine shut off the collision warning, battery and oil light indicators came on. The car remained in drive and started to roll backwards. When pressing the engine start button, nothing happened. After a few minutes the car was able to be restarted.
I was driving about 30 mph when my brakes were put on automatically and a red triangle blinked. I thought the warning had a D in the middle, but I can’t find that as a warning. There was not another car close to me at the time. The warning went away and then the car went back to normal.
On July 5,2023, I was parking the Nissan Kicks in a street parking spot with my family on board. As I attempted to apply the brakes, I inadvertently pressed both the brake and gas pedals simultaneously due to the insufficient clearance between them. This unexpected response caused the vehicle to surge forward abruptly, nearly colliding with the car parked in front of me. The incident left my famil...
Showing 20 of 24 complaints. Additional complaints are available via the NHTSA database.
Frequently Asked Questions About the 2023 Nissan Kicks
Has the 2023 NISSAN KICKS been recalled?
Yes, the 2023 NISSAN KICKS has 1 recall on record with NHTSA. Each recall addresses a specific safety defect identified by the manufacturer or NHTSA.
How many complaints does the 2023 NISSAN KICKS have?
The 2023 NISSAN KICKS has 24 complaints filed with NHTSA. Of these, 1 involved crashes. 1 injuries and 0 deaths have been reported.
What is the safety rating for the 2023 NISSAN KICKS?
The 2023 NISSAN KICKS received an overall NHTSA safety rating of good (4/5). Frontal crash: 4/5. Side crash: 5/5. Rollover: 4/5.
What are the most common problems with the 2023 NISSAN KICKS?
The most commonly reported problems with the 2023 NISSAN KICKS involve unknown or other (2 complaints), electrical system (2 complaints), back over prevention,forward collision avoidance (2 complaints). Other affected components include structure, visibility/wiper, electrical system,forward collision avoidance.
How many crash reports does the 2023 NISSAN KICKS have?
There are 1 crash reports associated with the 2023 NISSAN KICKS out of 24 total complaints (4.2% of complaints involved crashes).
How many fire reports does the 2023 NISSAN KICKS have?
There are no fire reports for the 2023 NISSAN KICKS in the NHTSA database.
Are there any deaths reported for the 2023 NISSAN KICKS?
No deaths have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2023 NISSAN KICKS.
How many injuries are reported for the 2023 NISSAN KICKS?
1 injury has been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2023 NISSAN KICKS. These are self-reported by vehicle owners as part of their safety complaints.
Should I buy a 2023 NISSAN KICKS?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2023 NISSAN KICKS is generally recommended. It has 24 complaints, 1 recalls, and a good (4/5) safety rating. Always have a pre-purchase inspection done by a qualified mechanic.
What components fail most on the 2023 NISSAN KICKS?
The components with the most failures on the 2023 NISSAN KICKS are: 1. UNKNOWN OR OTHER (2 complaints), 2. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (2 complaints), 3. BACK OVER PREVENTION,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE (2 complaints), 4. STRUCTURE (2 complaints), 5. VISIBILITY/WIPER (1 complaints). UNKNOWN OR OTHER is the single most-reported problem area with 2 complaints.
What should I know before buying a 2023 NISSAN KICKS?
Be cautious of spontaneous rear window shattering and electrical system issues. Consider checking for recalls and addressing any reported problems promptly. The 2023 NISSAN KICKS has 24 NHTSA complaints and 1 recalls on record. NHTSA rates it good (4/5).
How reliable is the 2023 NISSAN KICKS?
The 2023 NISSAN KICKS receives a reliability score of 5/100, indicating below-average reliability. This is based on 24 owner complaints, 1 recalls, and 1 crash/fire reports in the NHTSA database. Key known issues include Back Window Shattering and Electrical System Issues.
What are the known issues with the 2023 NISSAN KICKS?
Known issues with the 2023 NISSAN KICKS include: Back Window Shattering, Electrical System Issues, Emergency Braking Malfunction, Air Bag Deployment Failure. These are based on patterns found across 24 NHTSA complaints. 1 of these patterns resulted in formal recalls.
What are the main safety concerns with the 2023 Nissan Kicks?
Main concerns include spontaneous rear window shattering and electrical system issues like engine failure to start and dimming headlights.
Are there any recalls for the 2023 Nissan Kicks?
Yes, there is a recall for air bag deployment issues, but it is less frequent.
What should I do if I experience spontaneous rear window shattering?
Report the issue to Nissan and consider having the window inspected for safety.
Buyer Advice
Our recommendation: Be cautious of spontaneous rear window shattering and electrical system issues. Consider checking for recalls and addressing any reported problems promptly.
NHTSA Data Summary for 2023 Nissan Kicks
This safety report is based on a comprehensive analysis of data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the 2023 Nissan Kicks. The data includes 24 consumer complaints filed by vehicle owners, 1 manufacturer-initiated safety recalls, 1 reported crashes, 1 reported injuries, and safety rating assessments associated with this vehicle.
The NHTSA has assigned the 2023 Nissan Kicks an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with a frontal crash rating of 4 stars, a side crash rating of 5 stars, and a rollover rating of 4 stars. These ratings are determined through controlled crash testing conducted by the NHTSA.
All data presented in this report is sourced from public NHTSA databases. Our AI analysis identifies patterns across complaint narratives, correlates them with recall history, and produces the safety assessment above. This analysis is updated as new complaints and recalls are filed with the NHTSA.
Consumers are encouraged to report vehicle safety problems to the NHTSA at nhtsa.gov. If your vehicle is subject to a recall, contact your dealer to schedule the free repair.
Disclaimer: This analysis is AI-generated from NHTSA public data and does not constitute professional automotive or safety advice. Always verify recall status at NHTSA.gov and consult a qualified mechanic.
Analysis last updated: 2026-05-16