2021 Nissan Kicks structure problems
24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2021 Nissan Kicks — 33% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“We have had several problems with our 2021 Nissan Kicks, all of which are safety concerns, and all of which have have occurred at well under 100,000 miles. We purchased the vehicle from a Nissan dealer in January of 2022. 1 - Rust is bubbling up from under the paint. I am told this is perforating…”
filed Feb 4, 2026
“Drivers side door lock will not function properly. The remote will successfully lock/unlock all of the other doors. If the drivers door is locked with the key it will remain locked despite the other doors unlocking with the remote. This problem has been widely reported on Nissan online forums…”
filed May 24, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “Certification Label” or “VIN Plate/Label” may be needed. HINT: Certification Label =…
NTB09-131C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 13, 2026CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “Certification Label” or “VIN Plate/Label” may be needed. HINT: Certification Label =…
NTB09-131C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 13, 2026
Structure problems in other Kicks years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Kicks | 3 | 9% |
| 2024 Kicks | 2 | 7% |
| 2023 Kicks | 2 | 7% |
| 2022 Kicks | 2 | 9% |
| 2020 Kicks | 2 | 2% |
| 2018 Kicks | 1 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2021 Nissan Kicks
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.