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vehicle
2020 / nissan / kicks
known issues
6 clusters (reviewed 2026-08-27)
complaints
96 on file (2020-03-22 → 2026-09-16)
recalls
0
investigations
0
fars
28 occupant deaths, crash years 2010-2024 (legacy-code)
Mass air flow sensor code triggering warning-light cascadeENGINE11 complaints2022-12 → 2026-07nissan-kicks-2020-maf-sensor-warning-cascade
11750491 Check engine light appears on and throws code p0101, mass air flow sensor. Have changed mass air flow sensor twice, had code cleared at mechanic. Drive 5 miles and BAM check engine light appears
11704269 The sensor lights constantly come on and then the engine light comes on. When I got the engine light read, it says I need a new mass airflow sensor. I have replaced this sensor 3 times now and the air filter, the same issue is occurring over and over again
11669149 1. MAF Sensor replaced 3 times within a few months of replacing each time. (took it to the Nissan Dealership multiple times and all they do is replace it without further diagnosing as to why) 2. Replaced the Transmission in March 2025 (Nissan wanted to charge me ($8300.00)
CVT transmission slipping, shuddering, and failurePOWER TRAIN14 complaints2020-12 → 2026-07nissan-kicks-2020-cvt-transmission-failure
11749724 CVT issues-car is sputtering and gears slipping. Vehicle has 148,000 miles
11609921 Transmission is defective by design. Fails in an unsafe manner which leaves the vehicle in a fully driving state throwing no error codes. The car however with randomly loose traction and slip while driving at roughly 40 mph
11561839 Transmission failed before the car reaching 15,000 miles. The car dealership replaced the transmission after two week in the shop
Electrical system malfunction with multiple warning lightsELECTRICAL SYSTEM9 complaints2023-01 → 2026-06nissan-kicks-2020-electrical-warning-lights
11742524 The vehicle's ABS Actuator (47660-5RW0D) failed and was replaced. Given the mileage was only 32,827, the component failed prematurely and was nowhere near the end of its lifetime expectancy
11704300 The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Kicks. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with a failed electronic control module
11585641 While driving all the lights come on with a warning that states "malfunction see owners manual" dealership said it needed a battery, replaced the battery and all the lights continues to come on
Forward collision warning and braking activate without causeFORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE28 complaints2021-03 → 2026-01nissan-kicks-2020-fca-false-activation
11676533 Collision warning came on auto brakes for a second. Then light stayed on. Took to Dealership and was told Collision camera was out of alignment due to brackets moved or bent
11492426 I have 2 issues. 1. The forward collision light has come on for no apparent reason. This has happened 4 times in the last 2-3 months. The car doesn't do anything with this issue other then the warning indicator
11462426 For over a year now the forward collision warning light just flashes at random times as I am going down the road (I've taken numerous photos). I've taken it to Downtown Nashville Nissan to have it fixed (under warranty) and they say it has to be flashing when I bring it in
Engine stalling and loss of power while drivingENGINE16 complaints2020-03 → 2026-08nissan-kicks-2020-engine-stalling-loss-of-power
11318985 I PURCHASED A 2020 NISSAN KICKS WITH 11 MILES ON 1/1/20. THE CAR BEGAN SHAKING AND STALLING WHEN STOPPED IN TRAFFIC, AND AT LIGHTS ON 1/10/20, WITH 250 MILES ON THE ODOMETER
11398972 VEHICLE KEEPS SHUTTING OFF WHILE DRIVING, EVEN ON MAJOR HIGHWAY. VENT CONTROL VALVE WAS STUCK OPEN HAD TO BE REPLACED; CORROSION ON A CONNECTOR TO THE WIRING HARNESS HAD TO BE REPLACED
11434454 Car will shut off on its own when sitting at a red light will get a message showing the word MALFUNCTION, will restart after several attempts of pressing the start button
Airbags failing to deploy in a collisionAIR BAGS5 complaints2022-06 → 2024-03nissan-kicks-2020-airbag-non-deployment
11579376 A Nissan Rouge hit my car took off the entire front of the car and the air bags did not deploy
11478748 The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Kicks. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 MPH while making a turn, a second speeding vehicle crashed into the front drivers side of the vehicle causing significant damage to the front driver side
11470890 SIDE IMPACTED BY 52 YEAR OLD JEEP. BOTH DRIVER SIDE DOORS CAVED IN, WINDOWS SHATTERED, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY
FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road.
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Wrench.Pro (2026). 2020 Nissan Kicks vehicle data [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2020/nissan/kicks
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title = {Wrench.Pro vehicle data: 2020 Nissan Kicks},
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howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2020/nissan/kicks}},
note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
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