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2020 Nissan Kicks: multiple warning lights

10 of the 99 complaints about the 2020 Nissan Kicks describe multiple warning lights.

owner complaints
10
of this car's complaints
10%
recalls
0
Is there a fix? 52 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Multiple warning lights by model year

  • 2026
    2
  • 2025
    1
  • 2020
    10
  • 2019
    3
  • 2018
    1

What owners say

Filed Nov 6, 2026 · Acceleration, Engine · GA

P0101 engine code, sudden loss of power, multiple dashboard warning lights- ABS, traction control, head on collision when in winding rods or braking suddenly. Vehicle loses power end up having to turn off and on to reset it. Dangerous on highways ir roads that you cannot pull over. I bought this car in Sept 2026 and it has had this issue about 10 times since then. I am putting the most recent date

Filed Jun 7, 2026 · Brakes, Electrical · FL

The vehicle's ABS Actuator (47660-5RW0D) failed and was replaced. Given the mileage was only 32,827, the component failed prematurely and was nowhere near the end of its lifetime expectancy. This indicates it was inherently defective from the factory. This premature failure presented a critical safety hazard. Because the component controls anti-lock braking and the electronic stability control, a sudden failure compromises vehicle safety, increases stopping distances, and poses an immediate risk to driver, passenger, and public safety. Multiple warning lights have been sporadically coming on, every few months, since November of 2025 when the vehicle was serviced, but would go after the vehicle was turned off. This was dismissed as an electric glitch due to a firmware update after researching online to find this was a common occurrence and would just be fixed the next time the vehicle was serviced. Finally, a few days prior to 05/30/2026, the lights came on and stayed on. The vehicle was checked for a bad battery at a local auto parts store on 05/30/2026 as this was researched to be another common possibility. When this was ruled out, the vehicle was taken to a local dealership and inspected and diagnosed to be the bad ABS actuator.

Filed Sep 29, 2025 · Airbags, Electrical · VA

Abs, ccs cruise control, air pressure monitor, laser/radar, intelligence key, radar stain, center sonar, radar circuit unit,airbag lights Poa90 recall engine control module, transmission, collison lights, pre-existing damages, it has defects it started intermittent stalling at 66,541 miles upon buying it at 59,290 miles. All the dashboard lights on. It's a hazards it's to risky it won't start sometimes it leaves us on the side of the road. Sometimes we have to tow it.4

Filed Sep 15, 2025 · Electrical, Engine · CA

P0101 code keep coming back after so many repairs plus all lights are on like lane assist front collision prevention rear collision detection and slippery road it will reset after turning off and on

Filed Jun 26, 2025 · Driver assistance, Engine · CA

I own a 2020 Nissan Kicks and have experienced recurring and unpredictable electrical and system malfunctions while driving. At times, a "Malfunction, see owner's manual" warning appears on the dashboard, accompanied by multiple warning lights including: Forward collision warning Slippery road / traction control warning. Occasionally, the high beam headlights turn on by themselves, and I have noticed that the malfunction also leads to the engine stalling when I switch to reverse to park my car. These warnings appear randomly, about a few times a month, while driving under normal conditions. The issue usually resolves temporarily after restarting the vehicle, but this raises serious concerns about the reliability of key safety systems such as traction control, collision avoidance, and issues with the engine itself. On several occasions, the check engine light (CEL) accompanied these other warning lights during the "malfunction" and the CEL remained on even after a restart. A diagnostic scan revealed P0101 (Mass Air Flow Sensor Performance issue). However, when I had the vehicle inspected at a Nissan dealership, the technicians stated that the MAF sensor and related systems were operating correctly, and they could not identify a specific mechanical issue. Despite that, the CEL and other malfunctions continue to occur intermittently. They were also not able to recreate the situation I explained with the malfunction since it occurs at random times. This issue has happened multiple times and creates uncertainty about whether the vehicle is safe to operate. I have found numerous reports online from other Nissan Kicks owners experiencing the same combination of issues (P0101, engine stalling, random warning lights, and vehicle malfunctions that reset upon restart). I have attached a repair invoice from the dealership. Just recently on 6/22, this happened again as I was driving at night. When I went to park my car, the engine stalled again. I attached a dashboard photo.

Filed Jun 9, 2025 · Engine · CA

I own a 2020 Nissan Kicks and have experienced recurring and unpredictable electrical and system malfunctions while driving. At random times, a "malfunction" warning appears on the dashboard, accompanied by multiple warning lights including: Forward collision warning Slippery road / traction control warning Occasionally, the high beam headlights turn on by themselves These warnings appear randomly, about a few times a month, while driving under normal conditions. The issue usually resolves temporarily after restarting the vehicle, but this raises serious concerns about the reliability of key safety systems such as traction control and collision avoidance. On several occasions, the check engine light (CEL) accompanied these other warning lights during the "malfunction" and the CEL remained on even after a restart. A diagnostic scan revealed P0101 (Mass Air Flow Sensor Performance issue). However, when I had the vehicle inspected at a Nissan dealership, the technicians stated that the MAF sensor and related systems were operating correctly, and they could not identify a specific mechanical issue. Despite that, the CEL and other malfunctions continue to occur intermittently. They were also not able to recreate the situation I explained with the malfunction since it occurs at random times. This issue has happened multiple times and creates uncertainty about whether the vehicle is safe to operate. I have found numerous reports online from other Nissan Kicks owners experiencing the same combination of issues (P0101, random warning lights, and vehicle malfunctions that reset upon restart). This suggests it may be a systemic electrical or ECU problem, not isolated to my car. I urge the federal safety agency to investigate whether this issue warrants a recall, software update, or mandatory fix. It undermines the safe and reliable operation of the vehicle.

Filed Mar 13, 2025 · Driver assistance, Electrical · FL

All of my safety light came on dash. ABS, front end collision, back up, skid, lane assist as well as ABS. Took car in paid 6,000 for the lane assist as well as ABS car worked for only one month before it would not back up nor would it accelerate after it finally got to drive. All lights came back on and now it’s another 2100 for throttle body and MAF and sonar control unit. Car is very unstable and un-drivable.

Filed Jan 30, 2025 · Electrical · PR

The security alert is damage. All the lights in the dash panel are red. According to Nissan (NSSK San Juan LLC) they mention the problem is due to the ABS Module. They have quoted a total cost of $3,397 for labor and parts($2,997.43), same recalled made for other Nissans.

Filed Apr 27, 2024 · TN

While driving all the lights come on with a warning that states "malfunction see owners manual" dealership said it needed a battery, replaced the battery and all the lights continues to come on. ABS, crash lights, check engine and other ones. Along with the high beam lights. Can't turn them off without pulling over and restarting the car.

Filed Jan 31, 2023 · Electrical · 31,000 miles · NY

The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Kicks. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle jolted with several warning lights flashing. The “See Owner’s Manual” message was displayed. The contact stated that the failure had become a recurring failure. Additionally, the contact stated that the heater, radio, and remote start occasionally failed to operate as designed. The contact stated that the radio would stop functioning whenever the accelerator pedal was depressed. The heater temperature would not respond to the controls and would operate at full heat, while the remote start function was inoperable. The contact had taken the vehicle to a dealer, where the dealer could not verify the cause of the failure. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 31,000.

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Questions about the 2020 Nissan Kicks warning lights

Is multiple warning lights a common problem on the 2020 Nissan Kicks?

10 of 99 owner complaints about the 2020 Nissan Kicks (10%) mention multiple warning lights. The model year with the most reports is 2020.

Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2020 Nissan Kicks?

There are 0 recalls and 52 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.

Other symptoms on the 2020 Nissan Kicks

Check engine light 14Collision warning 11ABS 9Stalling 9Transmission failure 8Hesitation 7Lane assist 5

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