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Original record summaries, dates and identifiers for this model-year. Records 101–123 of 123, ordered newest first. Dated records on this page: Dec 2, 2019–Feb 2, 2021.
Back to 2020 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.
NHTSA download snapshot: Sep 28, 2026. These are communication associations for this vehicle, not unique defects. How records are joined and counted.
NHTSA communication ID: 10188335
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LANE CAMERA AIMING VEHICLE REFERENCE VALUES NOT IN ESM This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · LANE DEPARTURE: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA.
Source record 10188335 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10186854
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DTC B12A3-72 FOR FUEL PUMP RELAY STUCK OPEN SERVICE INFORMATION DTC B12A3-72 (Fuel Pump Relay Stuck Open) may be stored when the IPDM monitor circuit internally sees 0V to ground at pin #46. This is caused by an internal short to ground in the IPDM or one of the IPDM fuses listed below is open. If B12A3-72 is current or reoccurs after erasing DTCs, inspect the model specific fuse first. If the fuse is not open replace the IPDM. ï· Altima â Fuse # 58 (page 2) ï· Kicks â Fuse # 54 (page 3) ï· Versa â Fuse # 61 (page 4) For additional IPDM diagnostic information refer to the Electronic Service Manual (ESM): Section ELECTRICAL & POWER CONTROL > POWER CONTROL SYSTEM > IPDM E/R. See model specific fuse locations starting on page 2.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE.
Source record 10186854 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10186847
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SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR INFOTAINMENT ISSUES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY, below. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Source record 10186847 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10186837
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KICKS, LEAF, SENTRA AND VERSA; FRONT DOOR WILL NOT OPEN This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Source components: STRUCTURE.
Source record 10186837 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10186840
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RADIO INTERMITTENTLY REBOOTS DURING AUDIO PLAYBACK VIA BLUETOOTH CONNECTED IPHONE 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 10186840 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10183981
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Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) Replacement Dealer Announcement: Nissan is conducting a dealer inventory quality action to replace the Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) on nine (9) 2020 Nissan Kicks vehicles and two (2) 2020 Versa vehicles identified in Service Comm. Due to a manufacturing issue that has since been corrected, Nissan has determined that the installed CVT in the subject vehicles may not meet specification. Affected vehicles are subject to stop sale and are either currently in dealer inventory or assigned and in transit to the dealer. 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 â Open Campaign I.D. PM963 â¢New vehicles in dealer inventory can also be identified by using DBS (Sales-> Vehicle Inventory, and filter by Open Campaign). ï§Refer to NPSB 15-460 for additional information â¢Some vehicles may still be in transit. Please continue to check newly arriving inventory for QA Hold applicability. 2.Please do not drive, sell, loan, or trade the specific vehicles in Dealer Inventory subject to this Quality Action. â¢If an affected vehicle was previously traded, this information should be forwarded to the new dealer. 3.Use the Electronic Service Manual (ESM) to replace the Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) prior to offering the vehicle for sale. â¢Parts will be orderable via normal ordering process beginning the first week of December. NOTE: Parts replaced under this campaign activity will be collected. Parts requested are VIN and repair order specific. It is important for dealers to return parts applicable to the VIN and repair order identified.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL · POWER TRAIN.
Source record 10183981 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10184023
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RADIO INTERMITTENTLY REBOOTS DURING AUDIO PLAYBACK VIA BLUETOOTH CONNECTED IPHONE This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10184023 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10183974
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SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR INFOTAINMENT ISSUES SERVICE INFORMATION When diagnosing an infotainment issue, always confirm that the latest software is installed in the AV control unit before starting the diagnosis. The software update in the following service procedure is to address the items below: ï· Stability improvements and âbugâ fixes. ï· Android Auto skips while playing music. Refer to steps 1 - 4 to confirm that this bulletin applies. HINT: The update-software only needs to be downloaded once and then can then be used on multiple vehicles until other infotainment software is loaded onto the USB drive to overwrite the original data.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10183974 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10184016
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AEB WARNING LIGHT BLINKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Source components: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE · LANE DEPARTURE: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA.
Source record 10184016 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10182359
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LANE CAMERA AIMING VEHICLE REFERENCE VALUES NOT IN ESM This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Source components: LANE DEPARTURE · VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL.
Source record 10182359 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10180999
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LANE CAMERA AIMING VEHICLE REFERENCE VALUES NOT IN ESM SERVICE INFORMATION If the lane camera requires aiming, the values in Table A on page 4 must be used. ï· For all other models/model years, consult the Electronic Service Manual (ESM). The following CONSULT-III plus (C-III plus) figures and steps are only provided to indicate where the VEHICLE REFERENCE VALUE from Table A is to be entered. The entire camera aiming procedure must be followed to complete the aiming procedure. ï· Refer to the ESM section: CRUISE CONTROL & DRIVER ASSISTANCE > DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEM > DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEM > BASIC INSPECTION > LANE CAMERA UNIT > CAMERA AIMING ADJUSTMENT. 1. Turn the ignition ON. 2. From the C-III plus home screen, select Diagnosis (One System).
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · LANE DEPARTURE.
Source record 10180999 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10179609
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DTC P0741/4/6, P0776, P0841, P0965, P2857/8/9, P17F0/1/2/4 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:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:CVT.
Source record 10179609 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10179612
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VOLUME KNOB DOES NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:SWITCHES/KNOBS/BUTTONS · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC..
Source record 10179612 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10179611
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VOLUME KNOB DOES NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:SWITCHES/KNOBS/BUTTONS · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC..
Source record 10179611 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10176254
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Engine Control Module (ECM) Reprogram Voluntary Service Campaign ***** Campaign Summary***** Nissan has reclassified the previously announced quality action (PC945) for new vehicle inventory as a Voluntary Service Campaign to update the Engine Control Module (ECM) software. The âidle air volumeâ and âairflow lower limit value for alternator load correctionâ parameters were changed for model year 20 vehicles. These Engine Control Module (ECM) calibration changes may affect alternator control and idle speed control optimization, which could, under certain conditions, cause the engine to stall when coming to a stop. ***** What Dealers Should Do ***** 1. Verify if vehicles are affected by this Voluntary Service Campaign using Service Comm or DBS National Service History â Open Campaigns I.D. P0A09. 2. Dealers are requested to repair any affected vehicles in dealer new or pre-owned inventory to ensure customer satisfaction. ï· New vehicles in dealer inventory can also be identified using DBS (Sales-> Vehicle Inventory, and filter by Open Campaign). ï§ Refer to NPSB 15-460 for additional information 3. Dealers should use NTB20-040 to correct any vehicles subject to this campaign. 4. Once repaired, dealers should submit the claim, using the claims coding provided, and release the vehicle.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Source record 10176254 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10176253
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VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN 2020 KICKS; ENGINE CONTROL MODULE INTRODUCTION Nissan is conducting this voluntary service campaign on certain specific model year 2020 Kicks vehicles. The engine control module (ECM) will be inspected, and reprogrammed if necessary. This service will be performed at no charge to the customer for parts or labor. IDENTIFICATION NUMBER Nissan has assigned identification number P0A09 to this campaign. This number must appear on all communication and documentation of any nature dealing with this campaign. DEALER RESPONSIBILITY Dealers are to repair vehicles falling within range of this campaign that enter the service department. This includes vehicles purchased from private parties, vehicles presented by transient (tourists) owners, and vehicles in a dealerâs inventory.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Source record 10176253 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10176231
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RADIO INTERMITTENTLY REBOOTS DURING AUDIO PLAYBACK VIA BLUETOOTH CONNECTED IPHONE 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 10176231 at NHTSANHTSA 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: 10174756
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Engine Control Module (ECM) Reprogram Dealer Inventory *****Dealer Announcement***** Nissan is conducting a dealer inventory quality action to update the Engine Control Module (ECM) software on 16,641 specific MY2020 Kicks vehicles identified in Service Comm and National Service History â Open Campaigns. These vehicles are either currently in dealer inventory or assigned and in transit to the dealer. The Engine Control Module (ECM) calibration change may affect alternator control and idle speed control optimization causing the engine to stall when coming to a stop. *****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 â Open Campaigns I.D. PM945 ï· - New vehicles in dealer inventory can also be identified using DBS (Sales->Vehicle Inventory, and filter by Open Campaign). ï§ - Refer to NPSB 15-460 for additional information ï· - Please continue to check newly arriving inventory for campaign applicability. 2. Use the attached procedure to remedy any vehicles affected by this quality action prior to sale to ensure customer satisfaction. 3. Once remedied, dealers may submit the applicable warranty claim for the action performed and release the vehicle. ***** Dealer Responsibility ***** It is the dealerâs responsibility to check Service Comm or DBS National Service History â 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 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10174756 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10173565
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2020 KICKS; ENGINE STOPS RUNNING WHEN COMING TO A STOP IF YOU CONFIRM ï· A customer concern that the engine stopped running when coming to a stop and the MIL was not ON, And The vehicle is easily restarted, And No DTCs are stored. ACTION 1. Confirm the current ECM part number. If applicable: 2. Adjust the base idle to 0 RPM with CONSULT-III plus (C-III plus). 3. Reprogram the ECM.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Source record 10173565 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: 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 NHTSA