2026 NISSAN KICKS SUV N/A AWD
NHTSA tests specific body styles and drivetrain configurations separately
| Description | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 NISSAN KICKS SUV N/A AWD | 4β | 3β | 5β | 4β |
| 2026 NISSAN KICKS SUV N/A FWD | 4β | 3β | 5β | 4β |
2 official NHTSA recalls β all repairs are free at authorized dealerships
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Altima, Sentra, 2025-2026 Frontier, and 2026 Kicks vehicles. The door strikers may have been improperly welded and break, allowing the door to open while moving. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."
A door that opens unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion increases the risk of injury or a crash.
Dealers will replace the door strikers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 17, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261. Nissan's numbers for this recall are PD185 and PMA61. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 28, 2026.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2026 Kicks and Sentra vehicles. The hook bracket of the front seat frames may be insufficiently welded, which can cause the front seat frames to become loose. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 207, "Seating Systems" and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
A loose seat may not restrain the occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Dealers will replace the front seat assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 1, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261. Nissan's number for this recall is PMA64. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 13, 2026.
Complaints filed with NHTSA by 2026 Nissan Kicks owners
The 2026 Nissan Kicks received a 4/5 star overall safety rating from NHTSA. This is considered a safe vehicle with strong crash test performance.
The 2026 Nissan Kicks has 2 official NHTSA recalls. Recalls are free to fix at any authorized dealership. Always check if your VIN is affected by visiting the NHTSA recall lookup tool.
Frontal crash: 3/5 stars. Side crash: 5/5 stars. Rollover: 4/5 stars. NHTSA tests vehicles at their Vehicle Research and Test Center in Ohio using standardized crash test protocols.