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2019 Nissan Kicks Problems & Recalls

Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026

High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Electrical System — runs 2.5× the fleet median for that category across the 2547 model-years tracked on this site.
133Complaints
1Recalls
5Crashes
0Fires
3Injured
0Deaths

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

Is this problem acknowledged?

The most-reported problem — Electrical System (27.1% of complaints) — has no NHTSA recall or open investigation on file.

Electrical System complaints here are 2.5× the median for that category across the 2547 model-years tracked on this site.

None of the 6 most-reported categories on this page have a recall or open investigation on file — they rest on unverified owner reports alone.

Complaint categoryReportsOfficial statusReference
Electrical System36 · 27.1%No official action
Engine34 · 25.6%No official action
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings31 · 23.3%No official action
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking25 · 18.8%No official action
Power Train19 · 14.3%No official action
Service Brakes17 · 12.8%No official action

Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Complaints by component

ENGINE34 · 25.6%
Unspecified / other31 · 23.3%
POWER TRAIN19 · 14.3%
SERVICE BRAKES17 · 12.8%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL15 · 11.3%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM11 · 8.3%
STEERING4 · 3%

Percentages are the share of the 133 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.

Recalls — 1 campaign

Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera

NHTSA campaign 19V654000 · 2019 · reported 09/12/2019

The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What owners report

“Symptoms: *Automatic Emergency Braking (3 occasions) *Slip Indicator (3 occasions) *Check Engine -Code P0101 (Been on 4 weeks so far) Road Condition: *Dry sunny days…”NHTSA complaint 11558200 — filed 12/03/2023 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
“My car shut off while I was driving it with no warning and almost caused an accident. I have already had spark plugs and battery…”NHTSA complaint 11543032 — filed 09/06/2023 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
“Car malfunctions while driving car stalls at 0 car cuts off air bags stuck on car was one of the ones that did not get…”NHTSA complaint 11535967 — filed 08/02/2023 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Complaint trend by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2019 Nissan Kicks?

Electrical system issues are the most-reported category, cited in 36 of 133 NHTSA complaints (27.1%), followed by engine (34), unspecified/other issues (31), forward collision avoidance: warnings (31). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How many complaints does the 2019 Nissan Kicks have?

133 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 5 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 3 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.

Does the 2019 Nissan Kicks have any recalls?

Yes — 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign, including campaign 19V654000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Has NHTSA acted on the 2019 Nissan Kicks's reported problems?

0 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.

Is a complaint proof of a defect?

No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.