2025 Nissan Kicks Reliability
The 2025 Nissan Kicks has 42 owner complaints and 4 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about unknown or other and visibility / wipers. Compared with nearby Kicks model years (2023–2025), it rates as a caution year: complaints run above the Kicks's typical year, while the 2023 has a cleaner record.
By CarWhere Research · Updated 2026-11-04 · Source: NHTSA
42
NHTSA owner complaints
4
Recall campaigns
2
Complaints citing a crash
1
Complaints citing a fire
2025 Nissan Kicks complaints by component
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2025 model year, filed between 2024 and 2026. A complaint can name more than one component.
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown or other | 9 | 21% |
| Visibility / wipers | 8 | 19% |
| Electrical system | 6 | 14% |
| Powertrain / transmission | 5 | 12% |
| Steering | 5 | 12% |
| Body structure | 4 | 10% |
| Backup camera / back-over prevention | 4 | 10% |
| Wheels | 3 | 7% |
2025 Nissan Kicks recalls
4 recall campaigns on NHTSA record for the 2025 model year, by the date NHTSA received the manufacturer's report. Recall repairs are free at a dealer.
| NHTSA campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24V969000 | Dec 23, 2024 | Electrical system — body control module/bcm | Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Kicks vehicles. The "Shift-to-Park" warning may not activate as intended when the vehicle is shut off and still in a gear other than "Park." As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the… |
| 25V188000 | Apr 18, 2025 | 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… |
| 25V324000 | Jun 4, 2025 | Backup camera / 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… |
| 26V331000 | May 22, 2026 | 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… |
How the 2025 compares with nearby Kicks years
Verdicts compare these Kicks model years with each other.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported area | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 34 | 1 | Forward collision avoidance | Solid |
| 2024 | 40 | 1 | Visibility / wipers | Solid |
| 2025 (this page) | 42 | 4 | Unknown or other | Caution |
Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA and are not adjusted for how many of each year were sold, so they compare years of the same model rather than different models.
The 2025 Nissan Kicks on the used market
- Median asking price $22,989 at a median 14,953 miles, across 1,767 live US dealer listings in CarWhere's depreciation study.
What to check on a used 2025 Nissan Kicks
- Visibility: test the wipers at every speed, washers, defrosters and the climate system (fogging is a common complaint).
- Electrical: test every light, window, lock, the infotainment screen and the charging system; scan for stored fault codes.
- Transmission: test-drive from cold through every gear, feel for slipping, harsh or delayed shifts and shudder, and ask whether the fluid has been serviced.
- Steering: check for a steering warning light, heavy or notchy steering and clunks over bumps; power-steering faults show up at low speed.
- Recalls: confirm each of the 4 campaigns above was completed on this VIN; open recalls are repaired free at a dealer.
- History: run the VIN for salvage, theft and odometer records, and have an independent mechanic inspect the car before you pay.
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2025 Nissan Kicks reliability FAQ
Is the 2025 Nissan Kicks reliable?
The 2025 Nissan Kicks has 42 owner complaints and 4 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about unknown or other and visibility / wipers. Compared with nearby Kicks model years (2023–2025), it rates as a caution year: complaints run above the Kicks's typical year, while the 2023 has a cleaner record.
What are the most common 2025 Nissan Kicks problems?
The most-reported problem areas in NHTSA owner complaints for the 2025 Nissan Kicks are unknown or other (9), visibility / wipers (8), electrical system (6), powertrain / transmission (5). One complaint can name more than one component.
Does the 2025 Nissan Kicks have recalls?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2025 Nissan Kicks, including 24V969000 (electrical system — body control module/bcm) and 25V188000 (equipment — other / labels). Recall repairs are free at a dealer, and whether one was done is tracked by VIN.
How does the 2025 Nissan Kicks compare with the 2024 and 2026 models?
By NHTSA records, the 2024 has 40 complaints and 1 recall (solid). The 2025 has 42 complaints and 4 recalls.
How do I check a specific used 2025 Nissan Kicks?
Run its VIN. The CarWhere Used Car Report checks one VIN for salvage records, salvage-auction records (with damage photos when the auction published them), stolen-vehicle records, the odometer trail and its listing and price history since 2015, with a free preview first and the full report at $12.99, one time. Pair it with an independent pre-purchase inspection.
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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation owner complaints (all body-style listings for the 2025 Kicks, de-duplicated by complaint number) and NHTSA recall campaigns, retrieved 2026-11-04.