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2021 Nissan Kicks

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

2

2 current

Combined

7.2L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$1,813

16,249 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs are almost always free. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number. Transport Canada’s own wording is that a manufacturer “will almost always make these repairs free of charge”, so being asked to pay for recall work is unusual and worth questioning. Since 2018 the Minister of Transport can order a company to pay for repairs so owners do not bear the cost.

Steering

Transport Canada recall 2023428 · manufacturer campaign PMA25 / PMA26

3 August 2023

Transport Canada lists: Kicks 2021

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, a problem with the torque sensor in the electric power steering (EPS) system could cause a loss of power steering assist. Note: Vehicles that were inspected under Transport Canada recall 2022-527 also require this inspection. Vehicles that had the steering column replaced are not affected by this recall.

Why it matters

A loss of power steering assist can cause a sudden increase in steering effort and create the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Nissan will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect the lot code on the steering column torque sensor. The steering column assembly will be replaced, as needed.

2,420 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Steering

Transport Canada recall 2022527 · manufacturer campaign PMA10

16 September 2022

Transport Canada lists: Kicks 2021

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, a problem with the torque sensor in the electric power steering system (EPS) could cause a loss of power steering assist.

Why it matters

A loss of power steering assist can cause a sudden increase in steering effort and create the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Nissan will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect the lot code on the steering column torque sensor. The steering column assembly will be replaced, as needed.

3,323 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Mid-size
In its class
More efficient than 77% of 137 2021 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
169 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2021 Nissan Kicks have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 2 recalls on record for the 2021 Nissan Kicks. Recall repairs are almost always free at a manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2021 Nissan Kicks get?
NRCan rates the 2021 Nissan Kicks at 7.2 L/100 km combined, emitting 169 g of CO2 per kilometre.
What does it cost to run a 2021 Nissan Kicks for a year?
At 16,249 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $1,813 in fuel, producing roughly 2,703 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 6 August 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. These are average residential rates. A car’s charging is added on top of what your home already uses, so on a tiered, time-of-use or subsidised tariff it is billed at your top rate rather than this average — which makes the real cost higher, especially in the territories. Enter your own rate for an accurate figure. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.