2024 NISSAN Kicks

Recalls, Specs & Safety Report

1RecallsNHTSA Verified12ComplaintsNHTSA Data0InvestigationsNHTSA Data
Expert Verdict
⚠️Elevated Concerns

The 2024 Nissan Kicks presents a moderate reliability outlook primarily due to a significant airbag recall, which could potentially affect safety during deployment. Additionally, the average failure mileage of 14,728 miles suggests that issues may arise relatively early in the vehicle's lifespan.

Key Factor:Airbag deployment issue

📋Why This Matters

The recall concerning the driver’s airbag inflator module highlights a critical safety concern. Any moisture absorption can lead to improper deployment during an accident, which significantly undermines the vehicle's ability to protect occupants in a crash scenario. Given that this is a new model, having such a defect raises eyebrows regarding Nissan's manufacturing consistency in this era.

Focus Area:Safety Profile
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Expert Analysis

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    Recall Trend:No Change in recalls
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    Primary Risk Area:Shatter
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    Vs Brand: Better than avg (1.3)
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    Summary: Analyzing the reliability trends for Nissan vehicles over the years indicates that while many models have improved, the presence of a recall on such an essential safety component like airbags is alarming. This situation places the Kicks slightly below expectations for reliability within its segment.
Critical Component: Shatter

Safety & Reliability Score

91/100
Excellent

Score Breakdown

Recall Impact-8
Complaint Impact-0.6
Investigation Impact-0

Technical Specifications

Key specifications for the 2024 NISSAN Kicks

Model Year2024
MakeNISSAN
ModelKicks
Fuel TypeGasoline
Body ClassPassenger Vehicle

Safety History Timeline

Jan24
NEWProduction
Jan24
RECALLRecall Issued
Jun24
ISSUEFirst Report

Consumer Complaint Analysis

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Most Reported Issue

2 complaints (17% of total)
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Complaint Trend

Stable
No trend data
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Safety Incidents

No critical incidents

Complaint Severity Distribution

Breakdown of 12 consumer complaints by severity level.

🟠High
3(25%)
🟡Medium
3(25%)
🟢Low
6(50%)

Mileage Failure Analysis

⚙️Engineering Insight

The peak failure range of 0-20k miles reflects that problems may occur quite early in ownership, suggesting owners should be vigilant within this period. With an average failure mileage of 14,728 miles, potential electrical or airbag issues should prompt proactive inspections and servicing.

📊 Mileage data extracted from 4 of 12 complaints (33% coverage)
0-20k
3 reports (75%)
20k-40k
0 reports (0%)
40k-60k
1 reports (25%)
60k-80k
0 reports (0%)
80k-100k
0 reports (0%)
100k+
0 reports (0%)
* Analysis based on mileage data extracted from consumer complaint descriptions. Actual failure rates may vary.

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Primary Risk Areas

AIR BAGS

🎯Risk Areas & Recommended Actions

Based on recall data, these components require verification:

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Air Bags

Issue: Driver's air bag inflator may deploy improperly due to moisture absorption.

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Contact your local dealership to check if your vehicle is affected by the recall and arrange for necessary repairs immediately.

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Request verification from the seller about whether any recall repairs have been completed prior to purchasing.

Campaign:NHTSA Campaign Number: Not specified
💡Visit NHTSA.gov or contact your NISSAN dealer to verify recall completion status.

Official Safety Recalls (1)

Campaign: 24V154000

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

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.

Additional Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.

NHTSA Investigations

0 investigations
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No active investigations for this vehicle.

Consumer Complaints

12 total complaints

Consumer-reported issues submitted to NHTSA for 2024 Kicks.

Common Reported SymptomsAI Analysis

Shatter17%
Explode17%
Crash/Accident17%
Warning17%
Crack17%
Injury17%
Noise17%
Fire8%
Other🔵 Low
UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Back glass shattered while sitting under the carport. It was around 30 degrees outside when it happened. No rock or bullet hole.

Dec 16, 2025Open
Safety Systems⚠️ High
VISIBILITY,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

The contact owns a 2024 Nissan Kicks. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the crash indicator warning light illuminated, but there were no other vehicles nearby. The contact stated that on another occasion, while driving at an undisclosed speed, the Lane Departure lines on the instrument panel and the crash indicator warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that within 9 days of owning the vehicle, the rear window glass exploded without impact after sitting alone for approximately 8 hours. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 42,900.

Dec 5, 2025Open
Visibility⚠️ High
VISIBILITY/WIPER

My Nissan Kicks SV was sitting in my carport, with no temperature extremes and no weather when the back windshield exploded. I called the College Station Texas Nissan dealership and they said that my warranty did not cover the exploded windshield. My car is less than 2 years old and only has 13, 015 miles on it. The dealership told me it would cost me over 400.00 dollars to have the windshield replaced. I have explored the internet and found out that this is a recurring thing that happens to Nissan vehicles. Mine is not the first. I have a 4 month old baby that rides in the backseat of this vehicle. If the windshield had exploded while she was in the car, she could have been seriously injured or killed. This is a nightmare of a safety issue.

Nov 18, 2025Open
Visibility🔵 Low
VISIBILITY/WIPER

Rear windshield shattered while car was parked indoors. The car had been in the garage for several hours and the temperature was mild so underwent no extreme temperature/pressure fluctuation, rear hatch had been open for about 20 minutes as I was vacuuming the carpets. I was working in the front seat nowhere near the rear window - nothing came in contact with the window, there were no preexisting cracks or chips. The glass seemed to have shattered outward from the edges, as glass from both sides of the window was projected outward into the garage.

Oct 17, 2025Open
Safety Systems🔶 Medium
AIR BAGS

The vehcile was in a munor accicent. There was a rock in the road on a roundabout. The rock popped the front left tire causing vehichle to go out of control. There was some undercarriage damage to the control arms. There was no body damage. No rollover. No other vehicle involved. There was some wheel damage on the right side due to the curbing. This for seemingly no reason caused the passabger side curtain airbags to depoly. There was nobody in the passanger seat.

Jun 11, 2025Under Review
Other🔶 Medium
LANE DEPARTURE

The contact owned a 2024 Nissan Kicks. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving 50-55 MPH and merging to the right lane, the vehicle continued pulling to the right, unintendedly even though the driver had straightened the steering wheel to drive straight. The contact stated that the passenger's side of the vehicle crashed into a guardrail, and the vehicle stopped. It was unknown whether the brakes were inoperable at the time of the incident. It was unknown whether a warning light was illuminated before of after the crash. The passenger's side roof rail air bags deployed. The contact stated that the axle and the front passenger's side tire were bent. No police report was filed. There was no injury sustained. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was then towed to an auto body repair shop. The insurance company declared the vehicle a total loss. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the failure would be investigated. The failure mileage was approximately 10,000.

Jun 9, 2025Under Review
Visibility🔵 Low
VISIBILITY/WIPER

On the morning of February 24, 2025, I went to the doctor's office because I was really sick. Their protocol is to check in then go wait in the vehicle since you might be contagious to other patients. My mom had gone with me, and was inside checking me in. I am sitting in my parked vehicle at 7:35am when there was a VERY loud pop that scared the heck out of me! My mom said she heard it from inside the building, as did other patients sitting in the lobby! I waited a moment and looked around. There was nothing unusual so I exited the vehicle and walked around. I got to the back and found the whole back window was completely cracked, although still intact, and there were big areas on the sides and bottom, where there was more breaking of the glass to the frame. The temperature at the time was in the low 40s, and I had used the heater from the house to the clinic, which is about a mile away. The car was on, as was the heater, which I have done on many occasions with no incident.

Feb 26, 2025Under Review
Other🔶 Medium
UNKNOWN OR OTHER

While driving my 2024 Nissan Kicks, I experienced an unexpected issue where the vehicle shifted from park to reverse. As usual, the doors automatically unlocked when I pulled up, and I exited the vehicle. However, just as I stepped out and turned away, the car unexpectedly jumped from park into reverse, causing critical injury to me. I have obtained an attorney.

Nov 29, 2024Resolved
Engine/Powertrain🔵 Low
ENGINE

I took my 2024 Nissan Kicks SV to the dealership with approximately 2000 miles on it. The vehicle as an increased concerning issue where, while idling in park with no one in the vehicle, the engine will have a continuous revving then loud click/clunk noise, return to normal, then start again. It’s been getting progressively louder. Dealership stated they were unable to replicate the issue and there were no codes/issues showing on the computer. It started happening around 1500 miles occasionally and quieter, but now at nearly 2500 miles it’s increasing in frequency and noise level. I’ve noticed it happens multiple times a week if not every time I drive the vehicle. This is very concerning for a new vehicle.

Sep 27, 2024Resolved
Other⚠️ High
UNKNOWN OR OTHER

I purchased a 2024 Nissan Kicks from Courtesy Nissan of Tampa ( Florida) on 7/6/2024. I have 4011 miles on this vehicle. I should preface this letter with letting it be known that I have owned in the past A Nissan 1998 Frontier prick up/ 2004 Xterra, a 2012 Sentra, 2014 Crew cab Frontier PU, a 2019 Crew Cab Frontier PU , a 2019 Nissan Kicks - none of these vehicles have had the issue I currently have with this new car. It is a bit difficult to describe -so bear with me. The area where you put the gas pump nozzle into he the gas tank opening is Loose. It moves when filling up the tank. I have NEVER had this issue with any of the other Nissans I have owned. I took this car back to the dealer ship on Saturday 9/14 to have this checked out. I was told that this is not uncommon. I beg to differ with this perspective. I was told the mechanic " went to several other Nissans and found that they too moved" Well as I was sitting looking into the bay where my car was up on the rack watching the 2 people that were looking under my car - I did not see either of these 2 go anywhere. I believe that this is a dangerous situation as gas could spill over into this area and cause a fire if it hit a hot area under my car. I feel that the dealership was very indifferent to this possibility. As I was watching these 2 people in the mechanic bay - I did a little googling.

Sep 15, 2024Resolved

Frequently Asked Questions

What are common problems associated with the 2024 Nissan Kicks?

Common issues reported for the 2024 Nissan Kicks primarily revolve around its airbag system due to a recent recall. Owners have experienced concerns related to improper deployment of airbags, which can be crucial during accidents. It's important for prospective buyers to ensure that any recalls have been addressed before making a purchase.

How reliable is the 2024 Nissan Kicks based on owner feedback?

Owner feedback on the reliability of the 2024 Nissan Kicks reflects some concerns particularly related to electrical components and airbag functionality. While many users appreciate its design and fuel efficiency, lingering issues highlighted in technical bulletins suggest that buyers should remain cautious and informed about service history.

📊Year-over-Year Context

➡️Stable Pattern

Compared to earlier years, the 2024 model shows stable reliability patterns. No meaningful structural change detected in recall frequency between adjacent model years.

🧭What This Means for You

Families with young passengers, pregnant drivers, or those with frequent highway commutes should prioritize this information.

If you're unsure, we recommend starting with a VIN check or consulting a certified mechanic.

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If You Own This Vehicle

  • Immediate Action: If any recalls are listed as 'incomplete', contact a certified NISSAN service center—repairs are performed at no cost to you.
  • Unaddressed recalls pose real-world risks. Prioritize scheduling any pending repairs to maintain vehicle integrity.
  • Proactive tip: Enroll in NISSAN's owner notification program for real-time safety updates.
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If You're Buying Used

  • Request the VIN from the seller and verify the 'Clean' recall status via NHTSA.
  • This specific Kicks year is noted for its strong reliability foundations.
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Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Last updated: February 23, 2026.