Nissan
Kicks
Nissan Kicks: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
Licensed photo · Photo creditMakeNissan
ClassSmall SUV
Model years (US)2018–2027
Recall dataNHTSA (United States)
Generations and technical specifications
Nissan Kicks – Second generation2024–present
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | P16 |
| Production | 2024–present |
| Model years | 2025–present (North America) |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive Front-engine, all-wheel-drive |
| Platform | CMF-B HS |
| Engines | Petrol 1.0 L HR10DET I3 turbo flex fuel (South America) 2.0 L MR20DD I4 Petrol hybrid 1.4 L HR14DDe I3 (e-Power) (generator only) |
| Electric motor | YM52 and MM48 |
| Transmissions | CVT 6-speed DCT (South America) Single speed constant ratio (e-Power) |
| Drivetrain | Series (e-Power) |
| Battery | Lithium-ion |
| Wheelbase | 2,657 mm (FWD) 2,664 mm (AWD) |
| Length | 4,365 mm |
| Width | 1,800 mm |
| Assembly | Japan: Yokosuka, Kanagawa (Oppama plant) United Kingdom: Sunderland (NMUK) Mexico: Aguascalientes Brazil: Resende, Rio de Janeiro |
| Designer | Satoshi Tanaka (exterior) |
Nissan Kicks – First generation (India)2019–2023
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | D15 |
| Production | 2019–2023 |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
| Platform | B0 platform |
| Engines | Petrol 1.3 L HR13DDT I4-T 1.5 L H4K I4 Diesel 1.5 L K9K I4-T |
| Transmissions | 6-speed manual CVT |
| Wheelbase | 2,673 mm |
| Length | 4,384 mm |
| Width | 1,813 mm |
| Height | 1,656–1,666 mm |
| Assembly | India: Chennai (Renault Nissan India) |
Nissan Kicks – First generation (global)2016–present
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | P15 |
| Production | 2016–present |
| Model years | 2018–2025 (North America) |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive Front-engine, all-wheel-drive (Japan) |
| Platform | Nissan V platform |
| Engines | Petrol 1.5 L HR15DE I4 1.6 L HR16DE I4 Petrol hybrid 1.2 L HR12DE e-Power I3 (generator only) |
| Electric motor | EM57 High Power 96 kW, 260 Nm AC3 synchronous (e-Power) EM47 High Power 100 kW, 280 Nm AC3 synchronous (e-Power; Thailand/Japan) MM48 50 kW, 100 Nm AC3 synchronous (e-Power 4WD-rear; Japan) |
| Transmissions | 5-speed manual X-Tronic CVT Single speed constant ratio (e-Power) |
| Drivetrain | Series hybrid (e-Power) |
| Battery | 1.57–2.06 kWh Panasonic lithium-ion (e-Power) |
| Width | 1,760 mm |
| Height | 1,590 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,109–1,164 kg 1,340–1,350 kg (e-Power) |
| Assembly | Brazil: Resende, Rio de Janeiro Mexico: Aguascalientes (Nissan Mexicana, A1) China: Guangzhou (Dongfeng Nissan) Taiwan: Miaoli Thailand: Samut Prakan (NMT, e-Power) |
| Designer | Boson Huang, Hiren Patel |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025–2027 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | CVT (continuously variable) | All-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2025–2027 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | CVT (continuously variable) | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2018–2025 | 1.6 L, 4 cyl | CVT (continuously variable) | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025–2027 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl · CVT (continuously variable) · All-wheel drive | 7.8 L/100 km | 8.7 L/100 km | 6.9 L/100 km |
| 2025–2027 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl · CVT (continuously variable) · Front-wheel drive | 7.6 L/100 km | 8.4 L/100 km | 6.7 L/100 km |
| 2018–2025 | 1.6 L, 4 cyl · CVT (continuously variable) · Front-wheel drive | 7.1 L/100 km | 7.6 L/100 km | 6.5 L/100 km |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | Small SUV, Midsize car |
| Model years in EPA data | 2018–2027 |
| Powertrains | Petrol |
| Engine displacement | 1.6–2.0 L |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Transmission types | CVT |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive, All-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (regular) |
| Configurations listed | 14 |
| Start-stop system | On some versions |
| Luggage volume (EPA) | 708–850 L |
| Passenger volume (EPA) | 2,633–2,718 L |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2018–2027 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Driver assistance | 150 | 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| Electrical system | 119 | 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| Engine and cooling | 105 | 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 73 | 2019, 2020, 2021 |
| Brakes | 60 | 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| Fuel and propulsion | 37 | 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| Body and structure | 37 | 2020, 2021, 2025 |
| Visibility and wipers | 32 | 2018, 2024, 2025 |
| Speed control and cruise | 30 | 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| Steering | 27 | 2018, 2022, 2025 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2018–2025: 530 complaints, 27 with a crash and 1 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.
Recalls
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