2020 Nissan Kicks engine problems

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No recalls on file.

What owners say

1. Filed Jul 15, 2026CAEngine

   My vehicle over the last 3-4 years has been showing P0101 code errors, resulting in issues with idle, performance, and fuel economy. Cleaning the MAF sensor does nothing. This causes all sensors to turn off and stay off until the car is subsequently turned off again. I have taken it in to Nissan to be inspected and refuse to pay over $500 just for them to diagnose the issue. Have seen this also being a recurring issue with other owners.

   NHTSA complaint #11750705 · source
2. Filed Apr 19, 2026TXEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionAcceleration & Cruise Control

   The car acceleration issues, taking a long time to go from 0-50 with the tachometer going up to 5 to do so. My MPG has gone from 33 to 28 mpg. There are times when I press on the gas but my car doesn’t move. It also makes loud “rumbling” or “whining” sounds at times.

   NHTSA complaint #11732256 · source
3. Filed Mar 29, 2026TXElectrical SystemEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   The dash board lights up and the check engine light comes. It’s hard to accelerate or reverse and its idles high. I have replaced coils, spark plugs, censors and it’s costs me thousands of dollars and it’s still not fixed.

   NHTSA complaint #11727821 · source
4. Filed Sep 29, 2025VAAirbagsElectrical SystemEngine

   Abs, ccs cruise control, air pressure monitor, laser/radar, intelligence key, radar stain, center sonar, radar circuit unit,airbag lights Poa90 recall engine control module, transmission, collison lights, pre-existing damages, it has defects it started intermittent stalling at 66,541 miles upon buying it at 59,290 miles. All the dashboard lights on. It's a hazards it's to risky it won't start sometimes it leaves us on the side of the road. Sometimes we have to tow it.4

   NHTSA complaint #11690452 · source
5. Filed Sep 15, 2025CAElectrical SystemEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   P0101 code keep coming back after so many repairs plus all lights are on like lane assist front collision prevention rear collision detection and slippery road it will reset after turning off and on

   NHTSA complaint #11687431 · source
6. Filed Jun 26, 2025CADriver Assistance & Safety TechEngineOther / Unknown

   I own a 2020 Nissan Kicks and have experienced recurring and unpredictable electrical and system malfunctions while driving. At times, a "Malfunction, see owner's manual" warning appears on the dashboard, accompanied by multiple warning lights including: Forward collision warning Slippery road / traction control warning. Occasionally, the high beam headlights turn on by themselves, and I have noticed that the malfunction also leads to the engine stalling when I switch to…

   NHTSA complaint #11669561 · source
7. Filed Jun 9, 2025CAEngineOther / Unknown

   I own a 2020 Nissan Kicks and have experienced recurring and unpredictable electrical and system malfunctions while driving. At random times, a "malfunction" warning appears on the dashboard, accompanied by multiple warning lights including: Forward collision warning Slippery road / traction control warning Occasionally, the high beam headlights turn on by themselves These warnings appear randomly, about a few times a month, while driving under normal conditions. The issue…

   NHTSA complaint #11665679 · source
8. Filed May 6, 2025TXDriver Assistance & Safety TechEngine

   For months the front/rear collision sensors warning lights are on. The ABS and traction control warning lights are also on. The check engine light will come on for weeks at a time then go away.

   NHTSA complaint #11659285 · source
9. Filed Dec 11, 2024NEEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   Car acceleration delayed. Batteries dying and needing replaced regularly. Needs constant jump starts. Will not accelerate or move in the snow. Does not stop in emergencies. The vehicle was bought brand new and I have had bad luck with the Nissan kicks 2020 since purchasing it.

   NHTSA complaint #11630247 · source
10. Filed Jun 26, 2023NCElectrical SystemEngineOther / Unknown

    I purchased a Nissan Kicks 2020 7 weeks ago. Yesterday while at a stop light, the engine shut off and then the battery and oil light popped on. This was extremely dangerous as I was on a busy highway and had to panic on what to do. I ended up having to put it in park and cut it back on. After researching this online, I have found other people are having the exact same issue. I checked for a recall and see NONE! How has there not been a recall? I had my three children in the…

    NHTSA complaint #11528814 · source
11. Filed Mar 17, 2023MSEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

    Motor issues constant ticking noise the motor is making looks like Nissan is not wanting to cover powertrain warranty looks like upper part of motor has issues and could stop working at anytime especially on a busy highway.

    NHTSA complaint #11512338 · source
12. Filed Dec 22, 2022ALDriver Assistance & Safety TechEngine

    Since I got the kicks in May of this year 2022 I have had multiple incidents where the lights for the sensors come on out of nowhere and it shows 3 messages for .sensor malfunction. They popped on again a few days ago and now the check engine light is on and the code it's showing is main air flow sensor failure. That sensor from what I have been told should last a long time. I have had it 7 months and it's only 2 years old. I change the air filter every oil change and with…

    NHTSA complaint #11498603 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology