2024 Nissan Kicks

The defect

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2024 Titan, Frontier, Infiniti QX60, Pathfinder, 2023-2024 Sentra, Versa, Kicks, Infiniti QX50, and 2023 Rogue vehicles. Due to a manufacturing issue, the driver's air bag inflator may absorb moisture, and cause the air bag to deploy improperly.

The risk

An air bag that deploys improperly may not protect the driver as intended during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

The remedy

Dealers will replace the front driver's air bag assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's numbers for this recall are PD103, PD104, and PMA34.

Nissan North America, Inc. · up to 351 vehicles across all model years covered

crash · towed · 10,000 miles

The contact owned a 2024 Nissan Kicks. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving 50-55 MPH and merging to the right lane, the vehicle continued pulling to the right, unintendedly even though the driver had straightened the steering wheel to drive straight. The contact stated that the passenger's side of the vehicle crashed into a guardrail, and the vehicle stopped. It was unknown whether the brakes were inoperable at the time of the incident. It was unknown whether a warning light was illuminated before of after the crash. The passenger's side roof rail air bags deployed. The contact stated that the axle and the front passenger's side tire were bent. No police report was filed. …

NHTSA complaint 11665776, quoted in part. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

crash

The vehcile was in a munor accicent. There was a rock in the road on a roundabout. The rock popped the front left tire causing vehichle to go out of control. There was some undercarriage damage to the control arms. There was no body damage. No rollover. No other vehicle involved. There was some wheel damage on the right side due to the curbing. This for seemingly no reason caused the passabger side curtain airbags to depoly. There was nobody in the passanger seat.

NHTSA complaint 11666259. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

towed · 1,000 miles

The contact owns a 2024 Nissan Kicks. The contact stated that after parking the vehicle in the driveway and turning off the vehicle, while exiting the vehicle, the rear hatchback glass suddenly shattered. The contact stated that prior to the failure, the rear defroster was not activated, and there was no impact to the hatchback glass to cause the glass to shatter. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The contact stated that previously after parking and turning off the vehicle, the vehicle restarted independently and …

NHTSA complaint 11717471, quoted in part. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

Rear windshield spontaneously and completely shattered, approximately five minutes after turning the vehicle off, with the rear defroster on

NHTSA complaint 11761986. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

The rear windshield shattered ~ while driving for no reason. I did have the rear defrost on, but it was 60 degrees out, so that should not have happened. I've used it in the winter when it was below zero and nothing happened then. Now I'm afraid to use it at all. Just a giant pain having it replaced & now I'm scared. AND as a result, there's glass all over the driveway which will likely puncture a tire and they're telling me to get my car detailed because they can't remove all the glass from inside either. Unbelievable hassle I don't have time for. Also, the front collision warning comes on at totally random times ~ when there's no one in front of me at all or when there are several car …

NHTSA complaint 11761557, quoted in part. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

21,421 miles

The contact owns a 2024 Nissan Kicks. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle veered to the left or right. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who performed a tire alignment; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was returned to the independent mechanic, who could not determine the cause of the failure and referred the contact to a dealer. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnosis or repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 21,421.

NHTSA complaint 11760862. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

93,100 miles

The contact owns a 2024 Nissan Kicks. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle shuddered, jerked, and felt as though it was about to stall before resuming normal operation. The failure occurred more frequently while making left or right turns. No warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed with transmission failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 93,100.

NHTSA complaint 11760343. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

8,000 miles

The contact owns a 2024 Nissan Kicks. The contact stated that while approaching the vehicle, the contact became aware that the rear glass had shattered without impact. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that there were no recalls associated with the VIN. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by the dealer. The vehicle was taken to a glass center, where the rear glass was replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 8,000. The VIN was not available.

NHTSA complaint 11758320. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

FOX / Europcar Rental. In rain at night extreme poor frontal visibility. Complained multiple times to the rental company Severe safety risk driving in night and with rain

NHTSA complaint 11757906. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.