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2021 Nissan Kicks recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2021 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 2
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 78
Latest campaign: Jul 18, 2023

Recall summary by component2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Steering	2	Jul 18, 2023	23V496000 22V693000

Safety recalls2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Jul 18, 2023Latest campaign


Jul 18, 202323V496000	Steering: electric power assist system Loss of power steering assist can increase the steering effort required, especially at low speeds, and increase the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 23V496000 What's wrong Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021 Versa and Kicks vehicles. An intermittent electrical connection in the electric power steering (EPS) torque sensor can disable the power steering assist. Risk Loss of power steering assist can increase the steering effort required, especially at low speeds, and increase the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will inspect the steering column torque sensor lot code and replace the steering column assembly, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 8, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PMA26. This recall involves vehicles that were previously inspected, but did not receive a steering column replacement, under recall number 22V-693. These vehicles will need to be reinspected for this recall. Campaign NHTSA 23V496000 · Jul 18, 2023
Sep 15, 202222V693000	Steering: electric power assist system Loss of power steering assist can increase the steering effort required, especially at low speeds, and increase the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 22V693000 What's wrong Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021 Versa and Kicks vehicles. An intermittent electrical connection in the electric power steering (EPS) torque sensor can disable the power steering assist. Risk Loss of power steering assist can increase the steering effort required, especially at low speeds, and increase the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will inspect the steering column torque sensor lot code, and replace the column, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 9, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's numbers for this recall are PMA10 / PMA25. Campaign NHTSA 22V693000 · Sep 15, 2022

Jul 18, 202323V496000

Steering: electric power assist system

Loss of power steering assist can increase the steering effort required, especially at low speeds, and increase the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 23V496000

What's wrong: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021 Versa and Kicks vehicles. An intermittent electrical connection in the electric power steering (EPS) torque sensor can disable the power steering assist.
Risk: Loss of power steering assist can increase the steering effort required, especially at low speeds, and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the steering column torque sensor lot code and replace the steering column assembly, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 8, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PMA26. This recall involves vehicles that were previously inspected, but did not receive a steering column replacement, under recall number 22V-693. These vehicles will need to be reinspected for this recall.
Campaign: NHTSA 23V496000 · Jul 18, 2023

Sep 15, 202222V693000

Steering: electric power assist system

Loss of power steering assist can increase the steering effort required, especially at low speeds, and increase the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 22V693000

What's wrong: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021 Versa and Kicks vehicles. An intermittent electrical connection in the electric power steering (EPS) torque sensor can disable the power steering assist.
Risk: Loss of power steering assist can increase the steering effort required, especially at low speeds, and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the steering column torque sensor lot code, and replace the column, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 9, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's numbers for this recall are PMA10 / PMA25.
Campaign: NHTSA 22V693000 · Sep 15, 2022

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 component78

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

78Complaints filed

6Involving a crash

0Involving a fire

2Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Injuries
Structure	24	31	0	0
Unknown or other	16	21	0	0
Forward collision avoidance	15	19	1	0
Electrical system	12	15	1	0
Power train	11	14	1	1
Engine	9	12	0	0
Service brakes	5	6	0	0
Air bags	4	5	4	1
Vehicle speed control	3	4	0	0
Steering	3	4	0	0
Lane departure	2	3	0	0
Wheels	1	1	0	0
Seat belts	1	1	1	0
Fuel/propulsion system	1	1	0	0
Latches/locks/linkages	1	1	0	0

3 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

Power train
“The car won’t accelerate pass 40mph , ABS light will turn on , it completely stopped on the free way. I waited 5 minutes and the car started running. I d been doing this since march 2026.”
Filed 10/09/2026 · ODI 11770181
Power train
“Engine timing and Transmission failed and replaced before 90,000 miles,”
Filed 10/03/2026 · ODI 11768649
Engine
“Engine light keeps coming on, just had 1 camshaft changed.”
Filed 09/03/2026 · ODI 11761804

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2021 Nissan Kicks recall questions

How many recalls does the 2021 Nissan Kicks have?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2021 Nissan Kicks. The most recent, 23V496000 (reported July 18, 2023), concerns steering. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2021 Nissan Kicks recalls for?

The largest group is steering, with 2 campaigns. Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2021 Nissan Kicks?

Structure is the most-reported component, named in 24 complaints out of 78 filed with NHTSA (31%). Across all complaints, owners reported 6 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2021 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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