2018 Nissan Kicks recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2018 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 1
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 86
Latest campaign: Sep 12, 2019

Recall summary by component1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Back over prevention	1	Sep 12, 2019	19V654000

Safety recalls1

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0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Sep 12, 2019Latest campaign


Sep 12, 201919V654000	Back over prevention: sensing system camera The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 19V654000 What's wrong Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Titan Diesel, Versa Note and Versa Sedan vehicles, as well as Infiniti Q50, Q60, QX30 and QX80 vehicles. Additionally included are 2019 Nissan GT-R and Taxi and Infiniti QX50, QX60, Q70, Q70L vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility." Risk The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash. Remedy Nissan will notify owners in phases, having dealers update the back-up camera settings software, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2019 and all affected VINs should be activated. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200. Campaign NHTSA 19V654000 · Sep 12, 2019

Sep 12, 201919V654000

Back over prevention: sensing system camera

The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 19V654000

What's wrong: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Titan Diesel, Versa Note and Versa Sedan vehicles, as well as Infiniti Q50, Q60, QX30 and QX80 vehicles. Additionally included are 2019 Nissan GT-R and Taxi and Infiniti QX50, QX60, Q70, Q70L vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners in phases, having dealers update the back-up camera settings software, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2019 and all affected VINs should be activated. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200.
Campaign: NHTSA 19V654000 · Sep 12, 2019

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Nissan recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component86

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

86Complaints filed

1Involving a crash

0Involving a fire

0Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes
Unknown or other	26	30	0
Engine	23	27	0
Electrical system	23	27	0
Forward collision avoidance	20	23	0
Service brakes	15	17	1
Electronic stability control (ESC)	12	14	1
Power train	8	9	0
Fuel/propulsion system	4	5	0
Suspension	4	5	0
Steering	4	5	0
Exterior lighting	3	3	0
Vehicle speed control	3	3	0
Visibility/wiper	2	2	0
Air bags	2	2	0
Lane departure	1	1	0

5 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Engine
“Shows an error with the front collision sensor, the engine losses power and eventually shuts down (engine turns off) in the middle of the highway.”
Filed 10/02/2026 · ODI 11768605
Engine
“My transmission failed while traveling on a highway at 60mph almost causing an accident. Issues with this generation of cvt transmissions have been the subject of multiple lawsuits and warrenty extensions.”
Filed 09/18/2026 · ODI 11765216
Electrical system
“It originally started about two years ago when the check engine light came on (along with others) that point to a code with the Mass Air Flow sensor.”
Filed 07/25/2026 · ODI 11752756

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2018 Nissan Kicks recall questions

How many recalls does the 2018 Nissan Kicks have?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2018 Nissan Kicks. The most recent, 19V654000 (reported September 12, 2019), concerns back over prevention. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2018 Nissan Kicks?

Unknown or other is the most-reported component, named in 26 complaints out of 86 filed with NHTSA (30%). Across all complaints, owners reported 1 crash and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2018 Nissan Kicks?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Nissan recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Nissan dealer.

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