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Buying a used 2021 Nissan Kicks? Check these 2 recalls first

2 NHTSA recalls · 76 owner complaints on file

Both recalls on this model year cover the same theme: loss of power steering assist, filed as two separate campaigns, neither with a stop-driving or park-outside warning. The unverified owner complaint file is moderate at 76, with six crashes and two injuries reported. What stands out is the top complaint area — structure, with 24 reports — ahead of forward collision avoidance and electrical. Steering and body concerns are worth targeted attention on a test drive.

Before you buy

1. Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
2. Confirm both power steering assist recalls were completed, and feel for heaviness in the wheel at low speed.
3. Inspect body and structural areas closely — structure was the single largest owner complaint area.
4. Check whether the forward collision avoidance system warns or brakes unexpectedly during a test drive.
5. Open recalls are repaired free at any Nissan dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.

Recalls covering the 2021 Nissan Kicks

What owners have reported to NHTSA

76 complaints filed for this model year, including 6 mentioning a crash, 0 a fire and 2 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.

Other model years

• 2025
• All Kicks recalls