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2025 Nissan Kicks

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2025 Kicks.

Transmission Automatic (variable gear ratios)

The 2025 Nissan Kicks comes equipped with an automatic transmission that uses variable gear ratios and is rated at 28/35/31 mpg by the EPA. Owner complaint data from 2018 through 2026 show a total of 31 recent issues, with steering problems accounting for the majority and four recalls recorded, while the 2026 model year marks the lowest complaint count at four, indicating a notable improvement in reliability. This progression underscores the model’s growing confidence in durability as it moves through its latest year.

Model year20252024202320222021202020192018

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

EPA fuel economy28/35/31 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 1520865F0E. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter1520865F0E
Engine air filter165467LG0B
Spark plug224017LG1C
Cabin air filter278915RB0C

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (variable gear ratios)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length172 in
Overall width70.9 in
Overall height64.2 in
Wheelbase104.7 in
Curb weight3175 lb
Track (front / rear)61.4 / 61.4 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)61/39

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined28 / 35 / 31 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Kicks of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

8.7–10.7 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 8.70 sec — 2025 SR
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2025SR 2.0L I-48.70 sec16.60 sec141 hpFWD
2025SR 2.0L I-49.00 sec17.10 sec141 hpAWD
2025SR 2.0L I-410.40 sec17.80 sec141 hpAWD
2025SR 2.0L I-410.70 sec18.00 sec141 hpAWD

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs at 105,000 mi; coolant at 105,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 105,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 5,000 miTire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 10,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Differential (inspect fluid level)
Every 15,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace) · Keyless Entry Remote Battery (replace)
Every 20,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Steering Gear Box Assembly (inspect) · Steering Linkage (inspect)
At 40,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 40,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 60,000 miTransmission Assembly (drain & refill)
At 105,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 180,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2025 Nissan Kicks sits at the tail end of the generation with federal complaints holding steady at 31 units, consistent with 2023-2024 levels and well below the 83-133 volumes seen during the 2018-2019 launch period. However, 2025 marks a pronounced spike in recall activity, jumping to four campaigns compared to one in 2024 and representing the highest recall count in the dataset before declining to three in 2026, though the specific defects remain unspecified in the federal record. Technical Service Bulletins remain at 15, matching 2024 levels and down sharply from the 124-138 range of early production years, while top complaints are evenly distributed across steering, visibility/wipers, back-over prevention, and wheels with three reports each. With only two crash-related complaints and zero fire incidents, the safety profile is otherwise minimal. Given the elevated recall volume against stable low complaints, verify all four campaigns are completed before purchasing; 2025 is a conditionally sound choice contingent on service history verification.

4
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
15
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
31
Owner complaints
2 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 31 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Steering3
Visibility/Wiper3
Back Over Prevention3
Wheels3
Power Train2
Electrical System2
Unknown Or Other,Visibility/Wiper2
Steering,Suspension,Power Train1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 4 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

24V969000Electrical System:Body Control Module/BcmReported 23/12/2024

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Kicks vehicles. The "Shift-to-Park" warning may not activate as intended when the vehicle is shut off and still in a gear other than "Park." As such, these… Remedy: Dealers will reconfigure the body control module (BCM) to activate the "Shift-to-Park" warning, free of charge. Some owner notification letters were mailed January 29, 2025. The…

25V188000Equipment:Other:LabelsReported 18/04/2025

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Kicks vehicles. The certification label may have been printed with the incorrect Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)… Remedy: Dealers will install new labels, free of charge. Additionally, dealers will mail replacement labels to owners. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2025. Owners may…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 15 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
NTB26-006A2026-04-30Fuel/Propulsion SystemFUEL FILLER TUBE LOWER SEAL IS LEAKING AND DTC P0456 IS STORED IN THE ECM This bulletin…
NTB26-0192026-04-15EngineMIL ON WITH DTC P0181 STORED IN THE ECM IF YOU CONFIRM The customer states the MIL is ON…
NTB09-131C2026-04-13StructureCERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision…
NTB09-131C2026-04-13StructureCERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision…
NTB26-0062026-02-02Fuel/Propulsion SystemFUEL FILLER TUBE LOWER SEAL IS LEAKING AND DTC P0456 IS STORED IN THE ECM IF YOU CONFIRM…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

Does the 2025 Kicks have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Kicks get?

EPA figures are 28 city / 35 highway / 31 combined mpg.