Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2026 Kicks Play.
The 2026 Nissan Kicks Play is a subcompact crossover equipped with an automatic transmission featuring variable gear ratios, achieving EPA fuel economy ratings of 28 mpg city, 35 mpg highway, and 31 mpg combined. With four total owner complaints logged to date and no single dominant issue identified—the top complaint area registering as "Unknown Or Other"—early ownership sentiment appears relatively stable. Three recalls have been issued for this model year, a figure that falls within typical range for a vehicle in its inaugural production year and suggests proactive regulatory attention rather than any indication of widespread mechanical failure. For researchers tracking the Kicks' reliability trajectory, this early data point positions the 2026 model as functioning within expected parameters for a new generation, with no emergent patterns suggesting systemic concerns.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Transmission | Automatic (variable gear ratios) |
| Overall length | 172 in |
| Overall width | 70.9 in |
| Overall height | 64.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.7 in |
| Curb weight | 3175 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 61.4 / 61.4 in |
| Weight distribution (front / rear) | 61/39 |
| EPA city / highway / combined | 28 / 35 / 31 mpg |
| Drivetrain | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Recommended fuel | Regular Gasoline |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
| Engine Flywheel Bolts | 80 ft-lbs |
| Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs | 18 ft-lbs |
| 1 | 14 ft. lbs., Step 2: 60 | 14 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 24 ft. lbs., Step 2: 60 | 24 ft. lbs |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
Owner complaints about the 2026 Nissan Kicks Play dominate in one area — the unknown or other, 2 of 4 reports (50%), well ahead of the next concern. None of this vehicle's 3 recall campaigns target the unknown or other, so those reports read as owner-reported wear-and-tear rather than an acknowledged defect. 0 of the reports describe a crash and 0 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the unknown or other pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.
All 4 complaints on record, top 3 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
Showing 2 of 3 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Altima, Sentra, 2025-2026 Frontier, and 2026 Kicks vehicles. The door strikers may have been improperly welded and break, allowing the door to open while… Remedy: Dealers will replace the door strikers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 17, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261…
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2026 Kicks and Sentra vehicles. The hook bracket of the front seat frames may be insufficiently welded, which can cause the front seat frames to become loose. As… Remedy: Dealers will replace the front seat assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 18, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261…
Showing 5 of 6 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| NTB26-006A | 2026-04-30 | Fuel/Propulsion System | FUEL FILLER TUBE LOWER SEAL IS LEAKING AND DTC P0456 IS STORED IN THE ECM This bulletin… |
| NTB26-019 | 2026-04-15 | Engine | MIL ON WITH DTC P0181 STORED IN THE ECM IF YOU CONFIRM The customer states the MIL is ON… |
| NTB09-131C | 2026-04-13 | Structure | CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision… |
| NTB09-131C | 2026-04-13 | Structure | CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision… |
| NTB26-006 | 2026-02-02 | Fuel/Propulsion System | FUEL FILLER TUBE LOWER SEAL IS LEAKING AND DTC P0456 IS STORED IN THE ECM IF YOU CONFIRM… |
The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
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NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.
EPA figures are 28 city / 35 highway / 31 combined mpg.