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Original record summaries, dates and identifiers for this model-year. Records 101–125 of 125, ordered newest first. Dated records on this page: Apr 9, 2018–Apr 13, 2020.
Back to 2018 Nissan KICKS problems & recallsThis archive includes service bulletins, warranty notices, software instructions and other communications. Records may repeat or supersede earlier instructions. A model-year association is not proof that a document covers every engine, trim, VIN or reported symptom, or that a repair is free.
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NHTSA communication ID: 10174415
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MIL ON WITH DTC P0741, P0744, P0746, P0776, P0841, P0965, P2857, P2858, P2859, AND/OR P285A STORED, AND MAY HAVE HESITATION AND/OR REDUCED POWER This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Source components: POWER TRAIN.
Source record 10174415 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10173555
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RADIO INTERMITTENTLY REBOOTS DURING AUDIO PLAYBACK VIA BLUETOOTH CONNECTED IPHONE IF YOU CONFIRM The radio intermittently reboots while audio is played from a Bluetooth® connected iPhone. ACTION 1. Confirm the AV control unit software version. 2. Update the AV control unit software, if applicable.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL.
Source record 10173555 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10172253
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KICKS; NO START/DRIVABILITY ISSUES, BATTERY LIGHT ON, AND/OR MIL ON DURING FREEZING TEMPERATURES IF YOU CONFIRM One or a combination of the following during temperatures below -10°C/14°F and ice is found inside the PCV hose or PCV valve: ï· - The engine hesitates or stops running. ï· - The starter cranks the engine normally but the engine will not start. ï· - The MIL is ON with DTC P2004 (TUMBLE CONT/V) and/or P0101 (MAF SEN/CIRCUIT-B1). ï· - The battery light is ON. ï - The engine oil level gauge (dipstick) is backed out of the oil level gauge guide (dipstick tube) and oil is found on the generator (alternator). ï· - The battery voltage is too low to start the engine. ACTION Replace and install the parts listed in PARTS INFORMATION on page 6. ï· - For replacement and installation details, see SERVICE PROCEDURE on page 3.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Source record 10172253 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10170014
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ALTIMA, KICKS AND VERSA SEDAN; MIL ON WITH DTC B26FE IF YOU CONFIRM ï· A âKey System Errorâ message is displayed on the combination meter, And ï· DTC B26FE (IPDM - KEY SYSTEM ERROR) is stored in the BCM. ACTION 1. Disconnect the main power harness connector from the IPDM (E16 for Altima and E42 for Kicks and Versa Sedan). ï· - See Figure 1, Figure 2 and Figure 3 on the next page for IPDM main power harness connector locations. 2. Wait at least 20 seconds. 3. Reconnect the main power harness connector to the IPDM. 4. Confirm that the DTC is now past, and then erase the DTC. If the DTC will not erase, refer to the Electronic Service Manual for additional diagnostic information.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Source record 10170014 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10170008
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FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT WILL NOT EXTEND FROM STOWED POSITION SERVICE INFORMATION If you confirm the front passenger seat belt will not extend from the stowed position while the seat belt adjuster is in the top most position (see Figure 1 on page 2): 1. Move the seat belt adjuster down one notch (see Figure 2 on page 2). 2. Extend the seat belt fully, allow it to retract, and extend again to confirm the issue is resolved. 3. Inform the customer that lowering the adjuster from the top most position will resolve this issue, should it occur again. NOTE: If the seat belt is locked and will not extend at any height adjustment setting, the seat belt may need to be replaced. Refer to the Electronic Service Manual (ESM): RESTRAINTS > SEAT BELT > REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION > FRONT SEAT BELT.
Source components: SEAT BELTS.
Source record 10170008 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10168902
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MIL ON WITH DTC P0741, P0744, P0746, P0776, P0841, P0965, P2857, P2858, P2859, AND/OR P285A STORED, AND MAY HAVE HESITATION AND/OR LACK OF POWER This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Source components: EQUIPMENT · EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY · POWER TRAIN.
Source record 10168902 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10167372
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KICKS, SENTRA, AND VERSA; CVT FLUID LEAK SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Source components: POWER TRAIN.
Source record 10167372 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10165780
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SOFTWARE UPDATES FOR INFOTAINMENT ISSUES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE.
Source record 10165780 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10165784
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DTC B00A0-00 STORED IF YOU CONFIRM DTC B00A0-00 (OCCUPANT DETECTION SENSOR UNIT) is stored And OCS zero point reset cannot be performed (continued on the next page) And The following screen displays: ACTION 1. Check the Occupant Classification System (OCS) control unit using the ODS Analysis tool software. ï· Refer to SERVICE PROCEDURE on page 5. HINT: âOCSâ may also be referred to as âODSâ. 2. Perform â75-zero RESETâ.
Source components: AIR BAGS · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Source record 10165784 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10165779
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SOFTWARE UPDATES FOR INFOTAINMENT ISSUES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE.
Source record 10165779 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10165778
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SOFTWARE UPDATES FOR INFOTAINMENT ISSUES SERVICE INFORMATION When diagnosing an infotainment issue, always confirm that the latest software is installed in the AV unit before starting the diagnosis. The software updates in the following Service Procedure are for the items below: ï· Stability improvements and bug fixes ï· System enhancements that will allow future Over-The-Air (OTA) updates. Without these software updates, future OTAs will not be possible. Refer to step 5 on page 5 to confirm that this bulletin applies. HINT: The update software only needs to be downloaded once and can then be used on multiple Applied Vehicles until other infotainment software is loaded onto the USB drive to overwrite the original data.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE.
Source record 10165778 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10164655
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MIL ON WITH DTC P0744, P0746, P0776, P0841, P0965, P2857, P2858, P2859, AND/OR P285A STORED, AND MAY HAVE HESITATION AND/OR LACK OF POWER This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Source components: POWER TRAIN.
Source record 10164655 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10162642
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2018-2019 KICKS; REAR SONAR DOES NOT WORK WITH HEADLAMPS AND/OR PARKING LAMPS ON This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Source components: BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: OTHER.
Source record 10162642 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10161347
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2018-2019 KICKS; MIL ON WITH DTC P0776 AND MAY HAVE HESITATION AND/OR LACK OF POWER This bulletin applies only to vehicles equipped with a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT). IF YOU CONFIRM The MIL is ON with DTC P0776 (PC SOLENOID B ? Pressure Control Solenoid ?B? Performance/Stuck OFF) stored. NOTE: The vehicle may also hesitate and/or have reduced power. ACTION 1. Refer to the Repair Flow Chart on page 2 for CVT repair. 2. Perform Additional Service when replacing a control valve (valve body) (page 19) or when replacing a CVT assembly (page 18).
Source components: POWER TRAIN.
Source record 10161347 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10160180
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NISSAN; DIAGNOSIS INFORMATION FOR DTC P161D This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · STEERING.
Source record 10160180 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10155159
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INTELLIGENT KEY BUTTONS INOPERATIVE BUT REQUEST SWITCHES WORK This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Source record 10155159 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10153033
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NISSAN; DIAGNOSIS INFORMATION FOR DTC P161D SERVICE INFORMATION When key registration is unsuccessful after BCM replacement, P161D (Immobilizer) will set when the ignition is turned on. Possible causes - Improper key registration - Defective BCM (Vehicles with Intelligent Key only) - EPS control unit (Vehicles with mechanical key only) - Intelligent Key unit (Vehicles with mechanical key only) Trouble Diagnosis NOTE: If DTC B2196-52 is stored with P161D, perform the diagnosis procedure for DTC B2196-52 first. - Before replacing the BCM, confirm that the keys were programmed correctly by ensuring the vehicle will start and that the lock/unlock buttons function normally. - If any keys do not function normally, re-register all of the keys. - After re-registering all of the keys, reconfirm each key's function. - If OK, erase the code to complete the repair. - If NG, diagnose the Key, BCM and/or EPS control unit per the ESM.
Source components: EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10153033 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10153007
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NISSAN; DTC P0456 CAUSED BY EVAP LEAK AT VENT CONTROL VALVE O-RING This bulletin does NOT apply to LEAF vehicles and Titan XD vehicles with V8 diesel engine. This bulletin has been amended. See Amendment History on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Source record 10153007 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10152998
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ALL MODEL YEAR 2012 AND NEWER NISSAN VEHICLES; EVAP LEAK DTC P0442, P0455, P0456 INFORMATION This bulletin does NOT apply to LEAF vehicles and Titan XD vehicles with V8 diesel engine. This bulletin has been amended. See Amendment History on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Source components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE.
Source record 10152998 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10152516
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Rear Sonar Dealer Inventory *****Dealer Announcement***** Nissan is conducting a quality action to rewire the black and blue wires in the male/female connector of the T-Harness on 1,311 specific 2018 Kicks vehicles identified in Service Comm. Due to a manufacturing issue that has since been corrected, the T-Harness wires may be reversed which may cause the rear sonar accessory to be inoperable when the headlamps are on. Affected vehicles are not subject to stop sale and are either currently in dealer inventory or assigned and in transit to the dealer. Nissan requests dealers to complete this repair prior to sale to ensure customer satisfaction. *****What Dealers Should Do***** PLEASE FOLLOW THE ATTACHED REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Verify if vehicles are affected by this quality action using Service Comm or DBS National Service History ? Open Campaigns I.D. PM837. - New vehicles in dealer inventory can also be identified using DBS (Sales-> Vehicle Inventory, and filter by Open Campaign). - Refer to NPSB 15-460 for additional information - Please continue to check newly arriving inventory for campaign applicability. 2. Dealers should use the attached procedure to remedy any vehicle affected by this quality action. 3. The service department should submit the applicable warranty claim for the action performed so it can be closed on Service Comm and release the vehicle. ***** Dealer Responsibility ***** It is the dealer?s responsibility to check Service Comm or DBS National Service History ? Open Campaign using the appropriate campaign I.D for the inspection status on each affected vehicle currently in new vehicle inventory.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Source record 10152516 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10152520
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2018 KICKS; REAR SONAR DOES NOT WORK WITH HEADLAMPS ON This bulletin applies only to vehicles with Dealer or Vehicle Processing Center (VPC) installed rear sonar. IF YOU CONFIRM The rear sonar system does not work with the headlamps and/or parking lamps ON. NOTE: The rear sonar system works normally with the headlamps and parking lamps OFF. ACTION Reposition two (2) of the electrical wire terminals in the driver side rear combination lamp connector and inside harness connector of the rear sonar harness assembly.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Source record 10152520 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10152518
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2018 KICKS; HIGH-MOUNTED STOP LAMP REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION SERVICE INFORMATION The high-mounted stop lamp assembly, that is located at the top of the inside surface of the back door, can be removed or reinstalled with the following service procedure. IMPORTANT: The high-mounted stop lamp assembly will be damaged if the following procedure is not followed.
Source components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING · EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS.
Source record 10152518 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10145551
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REVISED WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS This bulletin has been amended to add 2018-2019 Kicks. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Source components: WHEELS.
Source record 10145551 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10138264
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FOG LAMP AND/OR HEADLAMP FOGGING This bulletin has been amended to add Fog Lamps and modify one step in the flow chart on page 3. No other changes have been made. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Source components: EQUIPMENT · EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS.
Source record 10138264 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10138223
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MIL ON WITH P0603 STORED FOR ECM BACK UP CIRCUIT This bulletin does NOT apply to Titan equipped with Cummins V8 Diesel engine. This bulletin has been amended to add a NOTE in the Applied Vehicles. No other changes have been made. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10138223 at NHTSA