2022 Nissan Kicks problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (3) · Engine (3) · Wheels (2)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (62)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Structure:body 2026-04-13 · NTB09-131C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
certification label and vin plate replacement service information because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “certification label” or “vin plate/label” may be needed. hint: certification label = fmvss (federal motor vehicle safety standards) label. these items may be availabl
Structure:body 2026-04-13 · NTB09-131C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
certification label and vin plate replacement service information because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “certification label” or “vin plate/label” may be needed. hint: certification label = fmvss (federal motor vehicle safety standards) label. these items may be availabl
Electrical System 2026-04-08 · NTB23-048A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
dtc p17f4 stored in the tcm if you confirm the customer reports transmission vibration when accelerating, hint: vibration occurs during quick reacceleration after braking, during a 2-1 downshift of the auxiliary gearbox. and dtc p17f4 for “auxiliary gearbox (cl judder)” is stored in the tcm. · if dt
Service Brakes 2025-02-20 · NTB19-042F · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
automatic emergency braking warning light blinking applied systems: vehicles equipped with a lane camera (see figure 1) service information if the automatic emergency braking (aeb) warning light or is blinking (but not illuminated steadily) or the customer states it is blinking, and there are no rel
Service Brakes 2025-02-20 · NTB19-033G · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
intelligent cruise control inoperative and aeb/feb warning light on or radar obstruction message displayed with dtc c1a16 or c2582 if you confirm important: the purpose of action (on the next page) is to give you a quick idea of the work you will be performing. you must closely follow the entire ser
Air Bags 2024-09-19 · NTB19-071D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
dtc b00a0-00 stored this bulletin has been amended. see amendment history on the last page. please discard previous versions of this bulletin. if you confirm dtc b00a0-00 (occupant detection sensor unit) is stored, and ocs zero point reset cannot be performed, (continued on the next page)
Showing the 6 most recent of 62 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-23 · Power Train“our 2022 nissan kicks has an unresolved acceleration/drivability problem. after pulling out of a parking lot, i pressed the accelerator, but the vehicle accelerated only minimally and slowly reached about 25 mph despite a posted speed limit of 45 mph. a red light ahead stopped traffic and prevented what could have been a collision. an independent g…”
2026-09-23 · Power Train“the car has 82000 miles on it and transmission had to be replaced. the car is 4 years old and the repair is was $6000.00 which is over half the cars value. nissan consumer affairs denied any goodwill assistance for a know issue with nissan cvt transmissions …”
2026-06-03 · Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking“someone was on a handheld scooter on the sidewalk and when reaching the corner, turned right abruptly still remaining on the sidewalk. my car slammed on the brakes believing this person was entering the street or was already in the street? the vehicle behind me swerved out of the way because it was going to hit me. this almost caused me to create a…”
2026-04-18 · Structure:body“the passenger door of the vehicle is stuck and unable to open. it is currently in the body shop as they will need to cut into the door to fix the issue. it has gotten stuck previously but has been able to be opened, this time it will not open know matter how much effort is put in. i believe this is a major safety issue, as you will not be able to g…”
2026-03-03 · Unknown Or Other“vehicle will not go forward when accelerating, the vehicle does go in reverse. it is available for inspection at nissan vacaville. it is a safety risk as i was driving, it stalled in turning lane on street and wouldn't go. i had to have it put in neutral so i could get it to a safe location so i could have it towed to my residence. i have a s…”
2025-11-16 · Wheels“description of the problem on august 28, 2025, i had my vehicle serviced at nissan of dearborn due to a transmission malfunction. after the service was completed, i noticed the front end was pulling to the right, as time progress i became concerned. i took the vehicle to an independent service center for a front-end alignment. during the inspection…”
2025-11-12 · Seats“ i am intrigued about the tubes under the seats. why aren't they under the car not under the seats…”
2025-08-15 · Power Train“i was driving, slowed down to stop at a red light. as i proceeded to stop the car made a noise like something was in front of me as i was driving too close. i made a grinding noise and would not go forward as i proceeded to go. i was in the street, had to put on emergency flasher so no one would hit me from the rear. once traffic cleared i was able…”
2025-07-01 · Latches/Locks/Linkages · 58,000 mi“the contact's daughter owns a 2022 nissan kicks. the contact stated that while his daughter was driving approximately 70 mph, the hood inadvertently flew open, shattering the windshield. the vehicle was steered over to the side of the road and a rope was used to securely close the hood. the vehicle was then taken to the residence. the vehicle was t…”
2025-04-01 · Engine · 97,000 mi“the contact owns a 2022 nissan kicks. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle decelerated while the accelerator pedal was being depressed. no warning lights were illuminated. the vehicle was towed to a local dealer; where it was diagnosed; however, the failure was not replicated. the contact stated that the failure pers…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.