NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2024 Nissan Kicks Safety Ratings
The 2024 Nissan Kicks scores 89 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index (Strong), with a 4-star overall NHTSA crash rating, 1 recall, and 30 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
The 2024 Nissan Kicks achieves a NHTSA Safety Index of 89/100, placing it within the Strong band. This assessment is supported by robust crash protection scores and the inclusion of standard avoidance technology. Owners should note one active recall pertaining to this model year.
The 2024 Nissan Kicks received a 5-star NHTSA side-crash rating and a NHTSA Safety Index of 89 out of 100, based on NHTSA crash-test, recall, and complaint data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
Among the 144 SUVs from 2024 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2024 Nissan Kicks ranks 48 for overall NHTSA Safety Index.
- new and teen drivers who want standard crash-avoidance tech
- urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
| NHTSA Safety Index | 89 / 100 (Strong) |
|---|---|
| Overall crash rating | 4 of 5 stars |
| Frontal / Side / Rollover | 4 / 5 / 4 stars |
| Rollover risk | 15.5% |
| Recalls on file | 1 |
| Owner complaints | 30 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 48 of 144 SUVs tested for 2024 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2024 Nissan Kicks?
The 2024 Nissan Kicks achieves a 5-star rating in side-crash protection, a compelling result from federal testing. This performance contributes to its overall NHTSA Safety Index of 89/100, a score consistent with the 2023 model year. Frontal crash and rollover tests each returned 4-star ratings. The Kicks earned 61 out of 70 possible points for crash protection. A full 10 out of 10 points were awarded for its standard suite of avoidance technology, which includes forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and electronic stability control. The defect record contributed 17.75 out of 20 points. This aspect is primarily shaped by a single recall campaign targeting the frontal driver-side air bag inflator module, a component critical to occupant safety. Thirty owner complaints have been logged, including reports of alleged crashes and one alleged injury. While these are unverified consumer allegations and do not affect the index score, the pattern of concerns related to visibility warrants attention.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2024 Nissan Kicks perform in crash tests?
The 2024 Nissan Kicks achieved a perfect 5-star rating in side-crash protection tests. Overall, NHTSA awarded the Kicks 4 out of 5 stars. Frontal impact protection was rated at 4 stars, matching its rollover assessment. The rollover risk for the 2024 Kicks is 16 percent, and it performed a No Tip result in the dynamic tip test.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 19581
Index breakdown
NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images
Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2024 Nissan Kicks have any recalls?
The 2024 Nissan Kicks carries one recall campaign targeting the frontal driver-side air bag inflator module. This campaign spans multiple Nissan and Infiniti nameplates for the model year. No park-outside or do-not-drive directive appears in the available data, but owners should confirm remedy status by VIN through NHTSA.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE24V154000
Risk: An air bag that deploys improperly may not protect the driver as intended during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
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.
Reported 2024-02-27
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2024 Nissan Kicks?
Thirty complaints have been reported to NHTSA for this model year, including alleged involvement in 2 crashes and 1 injury. The most frequently cited components in these unverified allegations are Unknown Or Other, Visibility, and Visibility/Wiper systems, followed by Electrical System and Forward Collision Avoidance concerns.
30 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2024 Nissan Kicks?
The 2024 Nissan Kicks is subject to an active recall concerning the air bag inflator module, a safety-critical component. Prospective buyers should verify that this recall has been addressed by running the specific vehicle's VIN through the NHTSA recall lookup tool. Resolution of this issue is paramount for occupant safety.
- The 2024 Nissan Kicks carries exactly one NHTSA recall, targeting the frontal driver-side air bag inflator module across a multi-nameplate Nissan campaign, making VIN-specific remedy verification a priority for any used-market buyer.
- NHTSA awarded this model year a perfect 5-star side-crash rating, the highest individual result in the test suite, while frontal and rollover protection each landed at 4 stars and the rollover risk measured 16 percent with a No Tip dynamic result.
- The 2024 Safety Index of 89/100 matches the 2023 result exactly, indicating no year-over-year change in the Strong band rating, with avoidance technology scoring a full 10 out of 10 points reflecting three standard crash-avoidance features.
- Of the 30 reported NHTSA complaints for this model year, unverified allegations cluster around visibility and visibility/wiper systems, with Forward Collision Avoidance also appearing among the top reported components, a pattern specific to this year's complaint record.
RANKINGSWhere the 2024 Nissan Kicks places
The 2024 Nissan Kicks qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2024 Nissan Kicks safety questions
Was the 2024 Nissan Kicks crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2024 Nissan Kicks, and it earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 89 out of 100, placing it in the Strong band. The index combines federal crash-test stars, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the recall record.
What are the 2024 Nissan Kicks crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2024 Nissan Kicks earned 4 out of 5 stars for overall, 4 out of 5 stars for frontal, 5 out of 5 stars for side, and 4 out of 5 stars for rollover. Its measured rollover risk is 15.5%. Categories NHTSA did not test show as not rated.
How many recalls does the 2024 Nissan Kicks have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 1 vehicle recall is on file for the 2024 Nissan Kicks. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2024 Nissan Kicks?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 30 owner complaints are on file for the 2024 Nissan Kicks. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
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- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: New Car Assessment Program crash tests (VehicleId 19581), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Nissan Kicks 2024.
- SCORE The NHTSA Safety Index (0-100) weights crash protection, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the defect record. Full formula on the methodology page. It ranks 48 of 144 in the SUV class for 2024.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.