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2020 Nissan Kicks Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 0 NHTSA recalls and 88 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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This is a known problem year for the Nissan Kicks

The 2020 model year has significantly more owner complaints than average for this model. Consider a different year if possible.

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78/100

Good Choice — 2020 Nissan Kicks

The 2020 Nissan Kicks has an acceptable safety and complaint profile with some areas to monitor. Review the open recalls and known problems below before buying.

0
NHTSA Recalls
No known recalls
88
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
7
Crashes + Injuries
In NHTSA complaints

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NHTSA Recalls — 2020 Nissan Kicks

No NHTSA recalls found for the 2020 Nissan Kicks.

While this is a positive sign, recall status can change. Always verify at NHTSA.gov before purchasing.

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Most Common Problems — 2020 Nissan Kicks

Based on 88 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Electrical System
22
Power Train
16
Service Brakes
7
Forward Collision Avoidance
7
Engine
7
Unknown Or Other
6
Lane Departure
4
Air Bags
4
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Nissan Kicks — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2020 model year is highlighted.

2014 0 complaints 2015 0 complaints 2016 0 complaints 2017 0 complaints 2018 82 complaints 2019 130 complaints 2020 88 complaints 2021 69 complaints 2022 22 complaints 2023 28 complaints 2024 26 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2018, 2019, 2020 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2014, 2015, 2016 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2020 Nissan Kicks

Is the 2020 Nissan Kicks reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2020 Nissan Kicks has no open recalls and 88 owner complaints. This is generally considered a reliable model year.
How many recalls does the 2020 Nissan Kicks have?
There are currently no NHTSA recalls on file for the 2020 Nissan Kicks. Always verify at NHTSA.gov before purchasing as recalls can be added at any time.
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Nissan Kicks?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2020 Nissan Kicks are: Electrical System, Power Train, Service Brakes, Forward Collision Avoidance. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2020 Nissan Kicks safe to buy?
The 2020 Nissan Kicks has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Nissan Kicks should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Nissan Kicks are: 2014, 2015, 2016. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2018, 2019, 2020.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.