2021 Nissan Kicks - Electric Vehicle Guide
The 2021 Nissan Kicks belongs to a Nissan Kicks lineup that Know Your Ride tracks across 2 model years, from 2020 to 2021. It is an all-electric vehicle, so it skips the oil changes, spark plugs and exhaust-system service of a combustion Kicks entirely. It is configured as front-wheel drive with an automatic (variable gear ratios). This 2021 car is the most recent Nissan Kicks model year on record.
The high-voltage battery is covered for 8 years or 100,000 miles, separate from the bumper-to-bumper warranty. Routine upkeep centers on tire rotation, DOT 3 brake fluid, Long Life battery/cabin coolant, cabin air filters and brake service rather than engine oil. Know Your Ride lists 14 scheduled maintenance items for this vehicle, the earliest interval falling at 7,500 miles. Documented torque values include lug nut 80 ft-lb.
NHTSA complaints for this vehicle cluster around structure (23), forward collision avoidance (7), electrical system (5). A representative report reads: "Immediately after turning car on and putting it on Drive gear, the collision light and traction light on dashboard came on and a message "Malfunction See..." There are 2 safety recalls on record; one covers: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021 Versa and Kicks vehicles. An intermittent electrical connection in the electric power....
Estimated annual charging cost runs near $1,350.
Quick Specs
| Battery warranty | 8 yr / 100,000 mi |
| Est. annual charging | $1,350 |
| Tire size | 215/55R17 |
| Coolant | Long Life |
| NHTSA overall | 4 / 5 stars |
| Open recalls on record | 2 |
| Technical service bulletins | 99 |
Common Trouble Codes
- P0300 - Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected
- P0420 - Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)
- P0171 - System too Lean (Bank 1)
- P0128 - Insufficient Coolant Temperature for Stable Operation
- P0442 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (small leak)
- P0455 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (gross leak)
- P0700 - Transmission Control System Malfunction
- P0301 - Cylinder 1 Misfire Detected
- U0100 - Lost Communication With ECM/PCM A
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Part of the free Know Your Ride vehicle maintenance reference. Figures are sourced from EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer data and are for general reference - always confirm with your owner's manual.