Nissan Kicks Fuse Box: Location & Guide
TL;DR
The Kicks has an engine-bay fuse/relay box near the battery and a cabin fuse box at the left dash edge or kick panel; always match amp ratings using the diagram printed on each box's cover.
Where the fuse boxes are located
Every Nissan Kicks generation splits its electrical protection between two boxes. The engine compartment fuse and relay box sits in the front corner of the engine bay, near the battery, and protects high-current circuits like the cooling fan, headlights, starter, and main power feeds. The interior (passenger compartment) fuse box protects circuits like the infotainment system, power windows, interior lights, and 12V outlets; on most Kicks model years it is found on the driver's side, either behind a small cover at the left edge of the dashboard (visible when the driver's door is open) or lower down in the kick panel near the driver's left knee. The Kicks does not have a separate fuse box in the cargo area.
How to open each box
The engine bay cover usually lifts off or unclips by pressing in on one or two release tabs along its edge, then lifting straight up. The interior dash-edge cover typically pries open by hand or with a flat trim tool at a seam along its edge; the kick-panel style cover (used on some years) is held by a screw or clip and swings or pulls away to expose the fuses. Always turn off the ignition before opening either box.
Where to find the official fuse legend
Do not rely on generic fuse charts found online. Nissan prints the exact fuse legend for your specific vehicle on the underside of each fuse box cover (a small diagram identifying every fuse and relay position and its amperage), and the same information is repeated in the owner's manual, in the electrical section near the back of the book. Because amperage and position numbers can vary by trim, engine, and model year, the cover diagram for your exact car is the only fully reliable reference.
Fuses that commonly cause complaints
| Circuit (by function) | Typical symptom when blown |
|---|---|
| Cigarette lighter / 12V accessory outlet | Phone charger, dash cam, or accessory plugged into the front outlet stops receiving power |
| Radio / infotainment system | Touchscreen, radio, or Bluetooth audio goes completely dark or won't power on |
| Interior lighting | Dome light, map lights, or glovebox light stop working |
| Blower motor (HVAC) | No air movement from vents at any fan speed, even though the climate controls light up |
| Fuel pump relay/circuit | Engine cranks but won't start, or stalls and won't restart, due to no fuel delivery |
Checking and replacing a fuse
Pull the suspect fuse straight out using the plastic fuse-puller tool usually clipped inside the fuse box cover. Hold it up to the light: a good fuse has an intact thin metal strip between its two prongs, while a blown fuse shows a visibly broken, melted, or blackened strip. If it looks fine but you're unsure, a test light or multimeter across the two prongs (with the circuit powered) confirms whether current is present on both sides. Replace a blown fuse only with one of the identical amperage rating (the number stamped on top) — never a higher-amp fuse, which removes the circuit's protection and risks a wiring fire.
When a fuse keeps blowing
A fuse that blows once may just be a fluke; a fuse that blows again shortly after replacement almost always means a wiring short, a failing component drawing excess current, or water intrusion in a connector, not a bad fuse itself. Continuing to replace it with the same or a higher rating will not fix the underlying fault and can be dangerous. In this situation, pulling stored diagnostic trouble codes with an OBD-II scanner is the fastest way to narrow down which module or circuit is at fault before a technician starts probing wires.
Summary
| Engine bay fuse/relay box location | Front corner of engine compartment, near the battery |
|---|---|
| Interior fuse box location | Driver's side dash edge or kick panel (varies by model year) |
| Trunk fuse box | None on the Nissan Kicks |
| Official fuse legend source | Diagram on the fuse box cover + owner's manual electrical section |
| Most common blown-fuse complaints | 12V outlet, radio/infotainment, interior lights, blower motor, fuel pump relay |
| Fuse replacement rule | Match the original amperage exactly; never install a higher-rated fuse |
| Repeated blown fuse | Signals a short or failing component; scan for stored fault codes before replacing again |
Full diagnostics
For the complete step-by-step diagnostic and repair guide, see Nissan Kicks: Common Problems, Fault Codes & Repairs.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the fuse box on a Nissan Kicks?
The Nissan Kicks has two fuse boxes: an engine compartment fuse and relay box near the battery under the hood, and an interior fuse box on the driver's side, either at the left edge of the dashboard (visible with the driver's door open) or lower in the driver-side kick panel, depending on model year. There is no separate trunk fuse box.
How do I know which fuse controls which function on my Kicks?
Do not guess from a generic online chart. Open the fuse box cover and look at the small diagram printed or molded into its underside, which lists every fuse position, its function, and its amperage for your specific vehicle; the owner's manual repeats the same legend in its electrical section near the back of the book.
Why does my Nissan Kicks 12V outlet or radio keep losing power?
A dead 12V outlet, radio, or interior light is most often a single blown low-amp fuse in the interior fuse box, commonly caused by a plugged-in accessory with a short or an aftermarket wiring fault. Check the corresponding fuse using the box lid diagram, and replace it only with one of the identical amperage rating.
Why does a replacement fuse in my Kicks blow again right away?
A fuse that blows again almost immediately after replacement indicates a short circuit or failing component drawing too much current, not a defective fuse. Installing a higher-amp fuse to make it stop blowing is unsafe and can cause a wiring fire; instead, have the circuit diagnosed, and pulling stored fault codes with an OBD-II scanner first often points directly to the affected module.